Ageing changes the immune system in gradual ways. The body may produce fewer naïve immune cells, respond less strongly to some vaccines and take longer to…
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Palliative care in residential aged care is changing as Australia’s population ages and residents present with more complex conditions. Many people live with…
Wearable sleep trackers have moved from fitness accessories into research studies, hospital programs and everyday routines. Watches and rings can collect…
Cancer screening can prevent avoidable illness, yet participation is uneven across Australia. People from culturally and linguistically diverse communities may…
Antimicrobial stewardship in dentistry is the careful use of antibiotics so that patients receive the right medicine only when it is likely to help. The…
Clinical ethics committees help healthcare teams make sound decisions when the right course of action is uncertain, contested or shaped by competing values.…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder involving abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel habits. Some people experience diarrhoea, others…
Domestic and family violence can shape health long before a baby is born and continue through infancy, childhood and adolescence. Physical assault is one part…
A home-based exercise program for people with Parkinson’s disease can support mobility, confidence, strength and everyday independence. Regular movement may…
When a person’s heart stops unexpectedly, every minute without defibrillation can reduce the chance of survival. A drone carrying an automated external…
