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Early onset cancer diagnosed at unprecedented rates
Among 30- to 39-year-olds, rates of prostate cancer have climbed by 500 per cent, pancreatic cancer by 200 per cent,…
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How pregnant women are tested for gestational diabetes is changing
These latest recommendations form the first update in screening for gestational diabetes in more than a decade, and potentially affect…
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Aged Care Act deferred to Nov 1
Following advice from the sector, the Albanese government will recommend the Governor-General defer the commencement of the new Aged Care…
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Cloud and genAI usage in sector brings new cyber risks
The healthcare sector has consistently been Australian cyber’s weakest link, suffering the highest volumes of data breaches across sectors since 2018. Experts…
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Is the private hospital system collapsing? Here’s what the sector’s financial instability means
Toowong Private Hospital in Brisbane is the latest hospital to succumb to financial pressures and will close its doors this…
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What you need to know about NB.1.8.1 – the new Covid-19 variant driving up infections
Australians are being urged to get a Covid booster as a new variant of the illness takes hold across the…
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ACN says Coalition needs to revisit health policy as Anne Ruston retains health
The Liberals and Nationals have reunited under a new Coalition agreement, just a week after Nationals leader David Littleproud announced…
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Health wins big in Victorian state budget
The Victorian state government has released what is is calling a “responsible budget focused on what matters most.” Treasurer Jaclyn…
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WHO estimates global nurse shortage at 5.8 million
Widespread shortages and vast inequities continue to plague the global nursing workforce, a new report has revealed. The World Health Organization’s…
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Abortion bill passes despite strong opposition amid misinformation claims
A Bill to ensure legal access to abortions in remote and regional communities in one Australian state has passed a…
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