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Reaching Critical Mass to End Scabies
Westpac refunding $7 million to affected customers for incorrect fees
Using quantum dots and a smartphone to find killer bacteria
Gender bending: baby turtles influence their own sex
Researchers share Harvey health impact findings at symposium
Next-level accuracy for shoulder surgery
First national hepatitis report reveals progress
Researchers study new method of assessing severity of children’s brain injuries
Study investigates potential new treatments for pancreatic cancer
Achieving health equity needs actions, not just rhetoric
Understanding oral health literacy of your patients
Centenary researchers receive $2.25 million boost to tackle cardiovascular disease
Winter threat to failing hearts revealed
Long-term declines in heart disease and stroke deaths are stalling, research finds
Take note of your teeth – it’s Dental Health Week
NSW National Science Week launch & highlights
Device opens doors for expanded use of donor lungs
Support for military families in coping with trauma
Warning over health impacts of climate change
CRPD Shadow Report consultation survey results
Clinical governance in residential aged care facilities
New oral health and disability guide for dentists
Dirty Ashtray Award goes to NT again
Government moves to repeal Medevac Bill
Auckland man arrested for smuggling 483,600 cigarettes
New report shows NDIS significantly improving Australian lives
Shields Street closed for Sunday activation
Free parking at Lake Street car park
Flu season may be passed its peak
Allergan macro-textured breast implants and tissue expanders
Tiny blood cells could protect against cerebral palsy
New Support for People with Severe Mental Illness in ACT
“Power of people” recognised in Operation Tidy Fox
Rights of people with disability routinely ignored: new report
Boosting Australia’s medicinal cannabis industry
Lectures focus on ‘Compassion and Art of Medicine’
Anaemic star carries mark of its ancient ancestor
Vets warn against lay practitioners and anaesthesia-free dentistry
AMA Urges Participation in New National Medical Training Survey
W.H.O endorsement of simpler drug treatment for blood pressure will save lives
WA expands scope of pharmacist-administered vaccinations
2.1 million people working multiple jobs
Review of goods clearance fees
World Health Organization report on tobacco fails 3 million Australian smokers
$7 million for international collaborative health research
End in sight for Fox riverbed clean-up
Medsafe warns consumers against using two products marketed for weight loss
Government members voted for bill 24 hours after voicing human rights concerns