‘Not every decision was bad’: under-fire plasma giant
A healthcare giant famous for pioneering a cervical cancer vaccine is adamant that its underlying operations are strong, despite a torrid couple of years.
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Cancer vaccine slashes melanoma death, recurrence risk
An experimental mRNA vaccine, when combined with a top selling immunotherapy, is yielding exciting trial results but the drugmakers' shares retreated.
Pope to leave hospital after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo is set to deliver a traditional Sunday blessing after being released from hospital following lung surgery to remove a cancerous nodule.
Pope had a good night as he recovers from surgery
Pope Leo has had breakfast after a good night in hospital, the Vatican says, two days after he had part of a lung removed due to cancer.
World prays for Pope after lung cancer diagnosis
Pope Leo has spent a peaceful night in hospital after undergoing surgery, with global leaders and the faithful offering prayers for the recovering pontiff.
‘Sailor’s disease’ scurvy linked to young boy’s death
A 'very fussy' six-year-old boy was taking a multivitamin to improve his health but doctors realised too late that the product lacked vitamin C.
Major MND move must go nationwide for research boost
Experts hope a fresh development in the battle against motor neurone disease will become a national priority, as a state helps researchers develop better care.
Blood plasma giant’s share price revives on growth path
An Aussie healthcare giant that put up its first annual loss as a listed group has staged a strong share price rebound as investors bet that the worst is over.
Chimp comes up champs after life-saving leg surgery
A newborn chimp called Cassie is back on her feet after Queensland orthopaedic surgeon David Wheatley used human fracture techniques to fix her broken leg.
‘Not my role’: doula denies blame in freebirth death
An unregistered doula says she wouldn't do anything differently after presiding over a wellness influencer's fatal free birth at home.
Embattled surgeon lied about reason for fatal surgery
Evidence by the surgeon partner of former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has been slammed by an inquiry into the death of one of his patients.
A 10-hour trip for a blood test amid rural health gaps
Rural women have revealed significant barriers to fertility treatment, including interstate trips, fragmented care and the cancellation of abortion services.
Biotech giant’s shares dive after CEO’s shock departure
Shares in Australia's largest biopharmaceutical company have hit an eight-year low after the sudden retirement of its chief executive.
Puberty blocker battle sparks landmark legal challenge
The mother of a transgender teen unable to access hormone therapy after a state ban has launched a legal challenge, sparking protests outside court.
Coroner probes death of newborn baby in hospital
The death of a baby five days after an emergency caesarean is being probed by a coroner to determine if the boy could have been saved.
AI and 3D technology weaponised in fight against cancer
Medical researchers will use cutting-edge technology to 'print' cancer cells and test treatments on them rather than patients following a $2 million grant.
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Calls for permanent pill testing after festival success
The first festival pill-testing trial in Victoria has been hailed a success after 40 per cent of patrons indicated they would use smaller doses of their drugs.
Women’s despair after losing contraception class action
More than 1000 women who suffered chronic pain and bleeding have lost their class action against pharmaceutical giant Bayer over a contraceptive device.
Baby Jasper’s brave battle with rare nerve cell cancer
One in 8000 Australian babies will develop neuroblastoma or nerve cell cancer but if it's caught early, they can survive.
‘You feel helpless’: call for epilepsy awareness, care
Experts are raising awareness for Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, saying two out of three cases could be prevented through better seizure control.
‘Rotten to the core’: racism claim over fatal diagnosis
The father of an Indigenous man who was fatally misdiagnosed with a drug-related illness says the doctor responsible shouldn't be treating patients.
Lawyers take chunk of breast surgery payout
Lawyers will receive the lion's share of a $25 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over alleged complications from breast augmentation surgeries.
Health practice suspended for miners’ bung lung tests
Coal miners in central Queensland will need to have their lungs retested after an audit found a health practice failed to effectively conduct tests.
Multimillion dollar deal to settle breast-surgery suit
Women claiming they were injured from the "One Size Fits All" breast surgery are in line for a multimillion-dollar payout from their long-running class action.
Nearly $1 million in funding for festival pill testing
The Queensland government will invest nearly $1 million over two years to fund pill testing after the deaths of two festival goers.
King Charles seeks treatment for enlarged prostate
The Princess of Wales has gone under the knife for a planned abdominal surgery, while King Charles will also be in hospital for a prostate procedure.
Doctors defuse ‘toxic timebomb’, remove dangerous cyst
A Brisbane woman hopes to raise awareness about hydatid disease after doctors defused a "toxic timebomb", removing a watermelon-sized cyst from the 29-year-old.
Lawyers denied extra $32m for pelvic mesh class action
A law firm's bid to take more than a third of a $300 million pelvic mesh class action settlement has been described as putting "lipstick on a pig".
It only takes a minute to donate for a lifetime
A liver transplant recipient has spoken about her experience ahead of DonateLife Week, an annual event to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation.
Medical receptionists cop brunt of patient aggression
University of Queensland research has found verbal and physical abuse of medical receptionists by patients is rife and causes lasting harm.
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.