Eating disorders can affect people of any gender, body shape, cultural background or income level. For young Australians, symptoms may develop alongside school…
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Food served in hospital is often treated as a routine support service, yet it can directly influence healing, strength, independence and length of stay. For a…
Sepsis can develop quickly, particularly in people whose immune systems are weakened by cancer or its treatment. Fever, chills, confusion, breathlessness, a…
Air pollution is a daily health exposure for many Australian children, even when the air looks clear. Traffic fumes, fine particles from bushfires, wood smoke,…
Genetic counselling is becoming an increasingly important part of modern healthcare. It helps people understand inherited conditions, assess family health…
Clinical research in Queensland does not take place within a single health system or geography. A trial based in Brisbane may involve participants living…
Hospital admission can intensify anxiety and depression. Pain, unfamiliar surroundings, disrupted sleep, separation from family, uncertain diagnoses, and loss…
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is a lifelong condition that can affect digestion, nutrition, mental…
A promising finding in a laboratory is only the beginning of a long journey. Before it can influence diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or recovery, it must be…
Nursing depends on continuous care, which means many clinicians work across early mornings, evenings, overnight hours, weekends, and rotating rosters. These…
