Sci-fi meets reality in plasma tech
Science-fiction meets reality with cutting-edge research pioneering plasma jet healing coming one step closer to the instant wound healing technology that captures our imaginations on the big screen. Read More...
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National Obesity Strategy 2022–2032
The Federal Government’s National Obesity Strategy 2022-2032 is better late than never but lacks clear funding and disregards a successful South Australian model that was ripe for implementation, says leading social health policy expert, Dr Michelle Jones from Flinders University. Read More...
Rare but in the millions
Perth Children’s Hospital’s medical director of Rare Care Professor Gareth Baynam shines a light on uncommon diseases. Read More...
Myocarditis in the time of COVID
Myocarditis and pericarditis have been thrust into the spotlight due to risks associated with COVID-19 disease, and as a potential side effect of mRNA COVID vaccines. These conditions represent inflammatory effects on the myocardium, or pericardium, and can co-exist. Severity ranges from minimally symptomatic and very low risk through to life-threatening cardiac decompensation and tamponade. Read More...
PCH tackles rare diseases
Perth is set to become home to a world-first centre to improve the lives of children born with uncommon diseases. Read More...
COVID-19 and the heart of the matter
As the COVID pandemic continues to run its course, research is showing the wider implications of the disease. Read More...
How will the COVID pandemic affect those with vascular disease?
Coronavirus has been impacting the way we live and practise since the beginning of 2020. Western Australia has been relatively less affected directly by the virus. As case numbers continue to rise here, it is timely to consider the impact of COVID-19 either directly or indirectly on vascular patients, based on interstate and international experience plus WA Health modelling and planning. Read More...
Mind the gap
A planned overhaul of payments to doctors by WA’s biggest health insurer could see winners and losers, as Cathy O’Leary explains. Read More...