Health and Medical News
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Hospital boost dubbed "bandaid"
The Albanese Government has announced an additional $1.7 billion in funding for public hospitals in the 2025–26 financial year.
Good results in ketamine tests
Low doses of oral ketamine can significantly reduce PTSD symptoms, a new study finds.
New doctors start in NSW
Over 1,000 medical graduates have commenced their internships within the NSW Health system.
Brain cancer studies backed
The Australian Government has announced nearly $20 million in new funding to support research into childhood brain cancers.
New listing for lung help
The Australian Government has announced the inclusion of Retevmo (selpercatinib) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Mouse made from two fathers
Chinese researchers have successfully engineered a mouse with two male parents.
Big US opioid deal reached
A pharmaceutical giant and a billionaire family have struck an AU$11.7 billion settlement ...
Psychiatrists resign in pay fight
The NSW public health system is struggling as psychiatrists resign in droves.
Camel milk benefits expressed
Experts are investigating camel milk as an alternative to traditional dairy.
Long COVID shown to linger
Two-thirds of people with Long COVID endure debilitating symptoms more than two years after infection.
Period poverty surveyed
Despite progress in tackling period poverty, many vulnerable Australians remain underserved.
Fitness levels tied to survival
Muscle strength and cardio fitness are linked to better cancer survival rates.
New genes linked to ovarian cancer
Scientists have found new hereditary genes linked to aggressive ovarian cancer.