Colorectal cancer is increasingly treated according to the biology of an individual tumour, rather than its location and stage alone. Genomic testing can…
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Health research is strongest when it reflects the realities of the people it aims to serve. Community advisory boards create a formal way for patients, carers,…
Becoming a mother can bring joy, exhaustion and major changes to identity, relationships and daily routines. For some women, persistent sadness, anxiety,…
Diabetic foot ulcers can begin with a small blister, crack, pressure mark or area of discolouration. Reduced sensation may mean a person does not feel an…
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…
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.…
