Qld GPs reject ‘safe and effective’ pharmacy trial
Queensland doctors continue to campaign against a pharmacy program that offers "safe and effective care" for urinary tract infections.
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Millions to be spent on research into long COVID
The federal government will inject $50 million into long COVID research as a committee outlined plans for a national database of the virus.
Staff stood down amid probe of child audiology unit
A review of Townsville Hospital's pediatric audiology services is under way and two staff members have been stood down over concerns about clinical standards.
Baby girl defies the odds in Xmas miracle
A Queensland family will celebrate Christmas with their miracle baby girl who was born with major internal organs outside her body.
Rural people more likely to die on roads
A review of 2.5 million head trauma patients shows rural people are more likely to suffer severe injuries in road crashes than their urban counterparts.
Qld firm hones next-generation painkillers
New targeted painkillers potentially requiring fewer doses and with less side effects are being developed by a University of Queensland startup.
Health prize for golden oldies broadcaster
Broadcaster Gary Thorpe, who created a nostalgic radio service for elderly people, is one of the winners of the Australian Mental Health Prize.
Study into nose-picking link to dementia
Scientists are trying to work out if a bacteria linked to dementia gets into human brains through the nose, like it does in mice.
COVID-19 nation’s third biggest killer
More people are thought to have died from COVID-19 this year than some of the country's largest killers, such as lung cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Campaign’s goal to eliminate hepatitis C
A new public health campaign is aiming to boost hepatitis C testing and treatment rates in Victoria so the virus can be eliminated by 2030.
Exercise key for those with half a heart
A new Heart Research Institute study will look at whether exercise will help rather than hinder Australians born with half a heart.
COVID caseload hits new heights in WA
Eased restrictions have led coronavirus infections to record highs in WA, as disability advocates call for a COVID recovery plan for people with special needs.
COVID recovery plan needed for disabled
Disability advocates are calling for a COVID-19 recovery plan for people with special needs as the virus continues to surge in the community.
How regional Australia beats the heat
As heatwaves are expected to become more frequent and more intense, regional Australians and their communities are learning how to adapt.