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An Australian study has found premature babies who receive a course of caffeine show long term improvements in their breathing and lung function.
Digital doctors concern AMA
The AMA is sceptical about the rise of online doctors and health services.
Immune cells' brain behaviour
Australian researchers have discovered that immune cells can act like tiny brains.
National dental check spreads
Thousands of people are being recruited for a $5.8 million national oral health study.
No timeline for NT PFAS checks
The Prime Minister has defended delays in rolling out important blood tests for the Northern Territory.
Broad overuse of antibiotics revealed
Australian GPs are prescribing between four and nine times as many antibiotics for certain infections as they should.
Hospitals test better rosters
Two Victorian hospitals are trialling a new “body clock” rostering system.
Custom cancer treatments tested
The idea of using a cancer patient's own immune cells to create a personalised vaccine is becoming reality.
Gonorrhoea getting untreatable
Gonorrhoea is becoming much harder to treat, and sometimes impossible, due to antibiotic resistance.
Knowledge needed on topical antibiotics
North Queensland researchers have investigated the effectiveness of topical antibiotics, and want to know more about the adverse effects.
Phillip Morris made to pick up bill
Philip Morris has been ordered to pay the Federal Government’s legal bill after it attempted to stop plain packaging laws.
Psychotropics top kids' drug list
Australian paediatricians prescribe more psychotropics than any other kind of medication, according to new research.
Baby 'nano-scare' criticised
Experts have slammed media reports on the presence of nanoparticles in baby formulas.
Implant case gets underway
More than 700 women have launched a class action against healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson over damage ...
Long term concussion study launched
Queensland scientists have launched a large-scale study of brain changes following a concussion.
Language change could help health
Experts say a refusal to take Aboriginal languages seriously can harm medical outcomes ...
SunSmart success measured
The SunSmart program has prevented over 43,000 cases of skin cancer between 1988-2010 and saved $92 million in Victoria alone.
Vaccine levels investigated
Experts say the Federal Government’s ‘No Jab, No Pay’ policy could unfairly penalise families in the lowest-income areas.
Soft drink tax may not hurt much
Research suggests the benefits of a soft drink tax could outweigh the costs to disadvantaged groups.