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Towards equity in healthcare outcomes
Inequities pervade the modern world, despite our technological advances and a growing awareness of the importance of human rights. [ + ]
Australians urged to check bone density
A new report calls for earlier investigation and treatment to capture all adults with risk factors for poor bone health, and adults post-fracture. [ + ]
Shaping better meals for older Australians
Launched in July, Shapes of Goodness is a range of texture-modified food — crafted to be delicious, nutritious, and safe and easy to swallow. [ + ]
Speech therapy: overcoming service delivery challenges in rural settings
Residents of rural and remote Australia often experience disadvantages and inequalities when it comes to healthcare access and delivery. [ + ]
A Day in the Life of Registered Nurse Eloise Forster
Registered Nurse Eloise Forster shares her day at the Sandringham Hospital Emergency Room. [ + ]
What has COVID-19 taught us about infection prevention and control?
There is nothing like a one-in-100-year pandemic to expose cracks in an infection prevention and control (IPC) strategy. [ + ]
Infection prevention and control in virtual healthcare settings
Shortly after welcoming the arrival of her second child, Kelly Evans'* blissful 'post-birth bubble' burst, much earlier than she had imagined. [ + ]
Scientists targeted with "pandemic levels of abuse"
Around 1 in 5 Australian scientists have said they experienced death threats and/or threats of physical or sexual violence after speaking to the media about COVID-19. [ + ]
Sparking innovation in cancer research
Professor Mark Dawson's research has identified novel therapeutic strategies for several cancers and has helped to establish clinical trials with epigenetic therapies. [ + ]
Fast-tracking medical device development
Neo-Bionica, a joint venture between The Bionics Institute and The University of Melbourne, is an end-to-end medical device prototype development facility, recently launched in Melbourne. [ + ]
In Conversation with Dr Brett Shannon
John Monash scholar Dr Brett Shannon tells us about his work to improve occupational health outcomes for Indigenous and vulnerable populations. [ + ]
Sepsis in the spotlight
The National Sepsis Program aims to improve sepsis outcomes for Australians by increasing awareness and recognition of sepsis, supporting clinicians, consumers and health service organisations. [ + ]
Virtual care — beyond the pandemic
Beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, how do we maintain the momentum in virtual care that is transforming our health system? [ + ]
Why self-compassion is vital for medical professionals
It was a sunny autumn day in April 2020 when the reality of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic was starting to hit home in Australia. [ + ]
How technology is changing maternity care
What a time to be in health care. With the rise of personalised care, home monitoring and telehealth, specifically, during the pandemic, we are witnessing a transformation in the way doctors and nurses interact with and care for patients. [ + ]
