COVID apathy – but who cares?
One-third of Australians do not believe COVID-safe measures are important during the Christmas holiday season, and a similar number are ambivalent about having the latest vaccine. Read More...
Medical Forum Weekly
Phew…hospital coffee in the clear
In a bit of yuletide good news, a German study has cleared hospital staffroom coffee machines of spreading disease. Read More...
Get arty, stay young
People chasing last-minute Christmas gifts for baby boomer family and friends should consider “anti-ageing” presents like a set of oil paints or concert tickets, according to a WA study. Read More...
Joondalup hospital hits milestone
The expansion of Joondalup Health Campus has reached a milestone, with construction underway on a new 112-bed public ward block – part of a $270 million project. Read More...
Health premiums tug-of-war
The Federal Government and private health insurers are in a tug-of-war over the next round of premium increases, with the industry pushing for more than usual to keep up with rising costs. Read More...
More pain for maternity services
The closure of three maternity units in Perth in a matter of weeks has been linked to workforce shortages and a fall in demand for private hospital admissions. Read More...
Longer training cuts injury toll
Edith Cowan University research has revealed that up to one in four military recruits globally seek medical help for an injury during a single training period, but longer training periods and reduced intensity are linked to fewer injuries. Read More...
Long-COVID clinic crunch
The RACP has voiced concerns that patients with long-COVID in Australia are being left without the necessary support following the closure of specialist clinics across the country. Read More...