Global HIV, viral hepatitis epidemics and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) lead to 2.5 million deaths a year, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). [ + ]

Allowing thousands of Australians to use superannuation for dental care is driving up the cost of dentistry, according to Private Healthcare Australia. [ + ]

More than 36% of people with visible and non-visible disabilities feel anxious or frustrated when it comes to visiting the dentist. [ + ]

There has never been a more important time for general practice advocacy in Australia, said RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins. [ + ]

Cancer care provider GenesisCare has partnered with Ramsay Health Care to open a new radiation therapy service at the Peninsula Private Hospital in Langwarrin. [ + ]

NTNU's Lena Myran would like dental health professionals to ask themselves what the cause of poor dental health might be. [ + ]

A new study has found a link between fluoride intake during pregnancy and neurobehavioural problems among children living in an area with fluoridated water. [ + ]

Launched at the Innovations Showcase event hosted by Cancer Australia in Sydney, the network will link cancer services across the country. [ + ]

While rare, deaths related to LSD or psilocybin, commonly known as magic mushrooms, were primarily due to traumatic injury. [ + ]

The updated Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024 features 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grouped into critical, high and medium categories for prioritisation. [ + ]

A new trial to fund telehealth for psychiatric inpatient consultations should result in better access to psychiatric care for Australian patients, according to the APHA. [ + ]

The facility hopes to bring more international trials to the state, giving people living with vision loss and blindness early access to sight-saving therapies. [ + ]

A new AI tool, developed by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU), could help to quickly and accurately classify brain tumours. [ + ]

Evripath hopes to tackle clinical trial recruitment shortfalls and enhance patient care by connecting GPs and pharmacists to clinical trials. [ + ]

A nurse and midwife from Vic and a NSW-based organisation have been recognised at the 2024 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards. [ + ]