Let’s talk about menopause
Once known as the change of life, menopause remains a neglected and misunderstood period in a woman’s life. Cathy O’Leary looks at efforts being made to normalise the conversation and better support women. Read More...
Features
Blood works
One in three Australians will rely on blood donation at some point in their lifetime. With a shortfall of donors to meet the high demand, it is hoped recent eligibility changes will turn that around. Read More...
Trailblazers in health recognised
Two trail-blazing women working in the health sector – one a plastic surgeon and the other an Aboriginal health worker – have been inducted into the Western Australian Women’s Hall of Fame. Read More...
A helping hand for Ukraine
A small Perth-based telehealth company has been playing an unlikely role in humanitarian efforts to link displaced Ukrainians with doctors around the world, as Cathy O’Leary explains. Read More...
Tucking into plastic surgery
Working in both emergency and aesthetic plastic surgery has given Dr Anh Nguyen balance and insight into the prejudices against the latter type of work. Read More...
Gene therapy changes the conversation
The advent of gene therapy to treat spinal muscular atrophy is a major milestone with the potential to revolutionise treatment for some rare neurological conditions. Read More...
Perth hosts the games of life
In Australia, there are about 1800 people waitlisted for a life-saving transplant. Another 12,000 people are on dialysis who could benefit from a kidney transplant. Read More...
Transgender perspectives
For many doctors, transgender health was not part of their medical training, so they need resources to come up to speed.
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