Under pressure: A different approach to solving hospital wait times
By Aleisha Orr
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WA clinical trial delivers improved blood cancer outcomes
A WA-led clinical trial has improved outcomes for patients with a form of blood cancer, with more than 80% of patients having no detectable disease after treatment.
Under pressure: A different approach to solving hospital wait times
If two thirds of people who present at an emergency department do not get admitted to hospital, could there be a better way to treat these patients and ease pressure on the system?
Thriving Kids launches, but GP role still 'unclear'
As Thriving Kids officially launches, GPs and parents are still unsure about how the program will work.
Children at risk of heart disease slipping through gaps in care
Critical gaps in care mean children with a treatable disorder that could lead to premature cardiovascular disease are not being diagnosed early enough, new research suggests.
Updated definition of heart attack better represents women
A new global definition of heart attack is expected improve the diagnosis of women and address longstanding gaps in care.
'Nicotine-alternative' prohibited due to risk of dependence
The medicines regulator has moved to prohibit a 'nicotine-alternative' found in vaping products.
Mount Hospital officially moves into Bethesda's care
Perth’s Mount Hospital has officially come under Bethesda Health Care’s operation after the previous operator went into receivership.
Medicare hack a 'wake-up call' to keep patient data safe
While patient data may not have been accessed, the AI hack of Medicare should be a “wake-up call” to everyone who is responsible for holding health data.
Doctors 'put on notice' to report conflicts of interest
Health practitioners have been ‘put on notice’ to declare any conflicts of interest by the health regulator.
More adult mental health beds, but less for children
The state’s first 24/7 mental health crisis centre has opened its doors.
