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Move over men…
A study of more than 700,000 patients has revealed that those treated by female doctors experienced lower mortality and readmission rates compared to patients treated by male doctors. Read More...
Australians most in need of heart resus education
Researchers have found the Australian regions most in need of education about cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Read More...
Rare disease network to transform lives
A new network of Western Australian and international rare disease experts has been formed to develop precision medicines for the trickiest – and sometimes undiagnosed – cases across our hospital system. Read More...
RSV and whooping cough hit regional WA
With more than 100 cases of respiratory syncytial virus in the Kimberley over the past month, Broome Health Campus has begun rolling out the region’s first immunisations under the State Government’s new program. Read More...
Call for better care post-stroke
An Edith Cowan University team has called for longer rehabilitation after a stroke, after finding that one side effect can last longer than the usual period of in-patient care. Read More...
New boss for WA Health
Well-known Perth doctor Shirley Bowen is WA’s new Director-General of Health. Read More...
Review raises GP-free referrals and “same pay”
Referrals that bypass GPs and ‘same pay for same work’ are among a swag of options outlined in the latest report from a scope of practice review. Read More...
HIV defences dropping
Recent breakthroughs in PrEP and other HIV prevention options have revolutionised the care of patients, but concerning new data has revealed that resistance to the treatment is on the rise. Read More...
