Mahsa Fratantoni
Australian discovery may predict ‘complex’ liver disease
Australian researchers have led a breakthrough study that paves the way for early diagnosis and treatment of a common and serious liver...
Elective surgery waiting times increasing, new figures show
The wait time for elective surgery continues to climb, with three regions falling behind the national average, new Australian figures show. According...
Australia named one of the world’s healthiest countries (again)
Australia has just been dubbed the seventh-healthiest country in the world, making it one of the only English-speaking nations to edge into...
Knee and hip joint replacements set to rise by more than 200 per cent
Australia might face an “unsustainable joint replacement burden” if surgery trends for osteoarthritis continue, according to a report released on Monday. Rising...
The Australian invention that could offer hope to desperate would-be parents
For thousands of hopeful parents undergoing IVF, the exciting process of falling pregnant can be marred by a recurring cycle of uncertainty...
Scientists trial skin patch to treat peanut allergies in children
An experimental wearable patch that delivers doses of peanut protein through the skin could help children with peanut allergies, according to new...
Majority of hip and knee replacements last 15 years, global study finds
Osteoarthritis patients who are considering hip or knee replacement surgery will now have a better idea of long-term success rates, thanks to...
Researchers eye common childhood virus as the trigger that leads to coeliac disease
A common stomach bug that causes flu-like symptoms could be the missing link behind coeliac disease in children genetically predisposed to the...
Diet soft drinks linked to higher stroke, heart disease risk in women
Women over 50 years old who regularly opt for artificially sweetened drinks are at a higher risk of stroke and heart disease,...
Anti-vaccination influencers: The frightening impact of celebrity-led ‘health’ messages
As a growing number of people use their social media influence to bring personal health messages to the masses, medical myths are...