Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder involving abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel habits. Some people experience diarrhoea, others…
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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…
Thyroid cancer is being detected more often in Australia, yet the rise in diagnoses does not always represent a rise in dangerous disease. High-resolution…
In a rural hospital, an emergency can place a small team under pressure within seconds. A patient may arrive with severe sepsis, a blocked airway, chest pain,…
Wound healing depends on adequate energy, protein, oxygen delivery, blood glucose control and immune function. Nutrients support collagen formation, new blood…
Telehealth became a central part of healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, when lockdowns, quarantine requirements and pressure on hospitals changed how…
For many Brisbane residents, a walk beside the Brisbane River, time under a fig tree or a visit to a local park is part of ordinary life. These encounters with…
Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) give healthcare teams information that cannot be captured reliably through blood tests, imaging or clinical observation alone.…
