During the first wave of COVID-19, health services faced a difficult balance: clinical decisions had to be made quickly, while the evidence changed almost…
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Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) affects people whose symptoms continue after adequate trials of standard therapies, such as antidepressant medication and…
Gestational diabetes is becoming a more urgent maternal health priority as more pregnant women experience high blood glucose during pregnancy. Young mothers…
Precision medicine promises care that is better matched to a person’s genetic profile, environment, lifestyle, and clinical history. Its applications range…
Smoking is the leading preventable cause of lung cancer, yet exposure does not produce the same outcome in every person. Some lifelong smokers develop…
Recovery after a hip fracture depends on much more than the operation itself. Physiotherapy, pain control, nutrition, medical stability, home support, and…
Clinical research in Queensland operates where scientific opportunity meets legal responsibility. A promising intervention must satisfy rules governing…
A pilot program using mobile clinics to provide hepatitis B screening to migrant communities can address a practical gap in preventive care. People may…
Surviving breast cancer often brings relief, gratitude, and a gradual return to everyday life. It can also reveal difficulties that were less noticeable during…
Research agendas are often shaped by clinical evidence, funding opportunities, and emerging technologies. Yet a complete picture of community health needs also…
