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Experts are wondering whether the health care world is ready for the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
NDIS review calls for improvements
A federal investigation has called for sweeping changes to the oversight of vulnerable National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) recipients.
New options for endometriosis
Endometriosis is a chronic painful condition that affects 10 per cent of Australian women, with a diagnosis often taking years, but new research could turn this around.
PM revives jab claim
The Federal Government has again claimed to have secured a deal for millions of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Surgery for sound sleep
Australian experts say they may have found a simple new way to manage difficult obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) cases.
Artificial skin feels real pain
Researchers have developed electronic artificial skin that reacts to pain.
Beestings set on cancer cells
Venom from honeybees has been found to kill aggressive breast cancer cells.
Hazelwood fire effects checked
A study has found that the 2014 Hazelwood coalmine fire exposed unborn children to respiratory damage.
'Caff-nap' backed for night work
The key to staying sharp on nightshift may be the odd combination of coffee followed by a nap.
Concussion app launched
Scientists and cyclists have put their heads together on a new concussion recognition app.
Misogyny spotted in Twitter noise
Researchers have come up with a statistical model to fight online abuse targeting women.
Study urges complimentary policies
Experts say hospitals need to better account for the use of complimentary medicine by cancer patients.
Tech options for rural trials
Telehealth could help rural and regional cancer patients join crucial clinical trials.
Fresh samples show cancer details
Australian experts have pioneered a technique to improve cancer treatments using fresh tumour biopsies.
Bacteria technique discovered
Australian scientists may have discovered a new tool in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Experts slam 'racialised' health
Experts say ‘Closing the Gap’ measures have failed to address racism in Australia's healthcare system.
Palliative points missed
Australian experts say it is important to explain the difference between palliative care and euthanasia.
WA turns to tech protection
Western Australia says it will put ankle monitoring bracelets on people in hotel quarantine.