Aligning robots and business with surgical precision
With the Da Vinci robotic surgery unit recently celebrating its 20th anniversary in Australia, Medical Forum talks to one expert on issues preventing wider use of medical robots. Read More...
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Heat shelters are cool
It’s been a long, hot summer and doctors want Western Australia to have more shelters to protect people during heatwaves. Read More...
Perth family’s pain relief for doctors
Medical Forum editor Cathy O’Leary first spoke to retired car dealer Geoff Churack in 2013, when he boldly put up $1 million to better equip WA doctors to help patients struggling with chronic pain. Now, a decade later, he has just made one of the biggest donations of its kind in Australia, to keep this education going permanently. Read More...
The little doctor who grew into his boots
The cheeriest of optimists, oncologist Dr Sanjay Mukhedkar sees the glass half full, even in the grimmest of times. Read More...
Advancements in managing spinal pain: A comprehensive approach
Spinal pain poses a common challenge for medical practitioners, especially GPs in Australia, where it stands as the most prevalent musculoskeletal issue encountered by healthcare providers. Read More...
Online illicit drug risk
New Australian research has highlighted the need for more local drug-testing facilities to prevent harm and overdose, with 35% of illicit drugs bought online found to contain unknown ingredients. Read More...
Donated food duds
A study of a whopping 85,000 kilograms of food donated to Foodbank WA has prompted calls for an overhaul of laws and policies to ensure safe and nutritious food is available for its vulnerable clients. Read More...
Australia’s housing fuelling a heat health crisis
“I don’t have air-con and can’t afford to run the fans I’ve got. … I hate summer so much. I just wish to die.” Read More...