The majority of preventative health care visits among women of reproductive age were with obstetrician-gynaecologists (OB-GYNs), according to a new study. [ + ]

Ten infants have been cured of a rare genetic disease called Artemis-deficient severe combined immunodeficiency, according to scientists in the US and Canada. [ + ]

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is using digital technology to help improve the health journey of Aboriginal people visiting Northam Health Service. [ + ]

Chronic pain associated with gastrointestinal disorders could be treated by targeting the receptor responsible for sense of touch and temperature, new research reveals. [ + ]

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) has voiced its support for a national gun register in the wake of the Queensland tragedy. [ + ]

Alcidion and Leidos Australia have signed an extended contract to support healthcare service delivery for the Australian Defence Force. [ + ]

A two-part independent examination has found no evidence to support allegations that sedatives were being used inappropriately and had led to patient harm or death. [ + ]

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) has been given new powers to better manage health service providers in the workers compensation and CTP schemes. [ + ]

Federated learning — a distributed machine learning artificial intelligence approach — has been used in one research study to help identify malignant brain tumours. [ + ]

A new peer-reviewed research paper has examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns on the Australian economy. [ + ]

Researchers from Edith Cowan University have revealed the chemical benefits of exercise for cancer patients — even when the disease is advanced. [ + ]

The Minister for Health and Aged Care announced $5.15 million in research funding through Cancer Australia's Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme. [ + ]

To improve patient outcomes and care delivery, a more patient-centric and recovery-focused ICU of the Future has been launched at the Prince Charles Hospital.  [ + ]

Family violence is a major health issue that occurs across all ages and socioeconomic and demographic groups, but which predominantly affects women and children. [ + ]

From delayed diagnosis, to overprescribing, to dismissal of pain and other symptoms, there are unique challenges that women and girls face that lead to poorer health outcomes. [ + ]