Health Report - Separate stories podcast
Health Report - Separate stories podcast
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Health Report - Separate stories podcast
Episodes of Health Report
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The Trump administration has published the 'true origins' of COVID-19 on a government website, pushing an unproven theory on how the pandemic started. That's despite there being no conclusive evidence that the coronavirus emerged from a lab in
As we get better at treating certain cancers, attention turns to survivorship and the ongoing support a person might need.In Hodgkin Lymphoma, over 80 per cent of patients are declared cured after treatment.But this doesn’t mean they’re out of
Only about 14 per cent of older Australians have an Advance Care Directive, which outlines their wishes for the end of life.In most cases these decisions come down to a family member, or sometimes a doctor needs to make a quick call in the eme
A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.au
Draft guidelines have been published to account for the changing world of prostate cancer screening. But a full screening program hasn't been established, because of flaws in the PSA test, and the risk of causing more harm than good. Reference
As the US deals with a worsening measles outbreak, we’re also grappling with a rise in cases here.While travellers have been put on alert, not all cases are from people returning from overseas. People are contracting measles here as well.There
New research is revealing that what is sometimes known as a 'mini' or 'minor' stroke is not minor at all. A study has found after one of these attacks, your risk of a regular stroke and further harm is much higher. It highlights the need for m
Contracting COVID-19 can cause metabolic abnormalities, which may contribute to things like insulin resistance and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.So a team of researchers wanted to find out whether vaccination against COVID-19 could have th
A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.auReferences:This under-tested type of blood fat could be driving heart disease
Thousands of doctors in New South Wales have gone on strike demanding better working conditions. They're demanding an end to long shifts which put patient safety at risk, and pay parity with other states.Also, the TGA updates its safety warnin
Through the gut microbiome, we're learning about how important what we eat can be for our mood and mental health. But there are many ways our diet can affect our brain, and there are still connections yet to be uncovered. A study has looked in
Joint replacements are life-changing for many people who’ve been dealing with chronic pain and disability.However the materials used for these replacements are subject to wear and tear.More attention is being paid to the potential toxic effect
It’s not always simple to find out your risk of cardiovascular disease.Not everyone needs to – or should – undergo tests like coronary artery calcium scoring.How do you determine what your risk is, what tests might benefit you, and importantly
A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.au
Changes to the Therapeutic Guidelines mean the antibiotics you get prescribed might change, including for UTIs. Also, another study on the shingles vaccine driving down the risk of dementia. And a correction — and clarification — on our story
A new clinical toolkit has been designed to improve the management of vocal cord dysfunction.Also known as inducible laryngeal obstruction, this condition affects about up to 70 per cent of people with chronic cough, 20 per cent of people with
Australian researchers are a step closer to proving the safety of some medications that can help pregnant women quit smoking. They've looked back at women who used nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), varenicline and bupropion during the first
We could be underestimating the number of people living with diabetes by up to 35 per cent.For a long time we've been using data from the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) to estimate prevalence – and to make decisions about diabetes he
A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.au
Labor has delivered its election-year budget, including a variety of health spending promises. It includes earlier promises to incentivise more bulk-billing in general practice, and rebated menopause health assessments. Meanwhile the Coalition
Back pain is a common form of chronic pain – especially low back pain. And most of the time the cause is unclear.Surgeries and injections have been used in the past but the evidence against those interventions is mounting.So why are they still
As women get older, the risk of pelvic floor prolapse increases, and it can severely impact their quality of life. A new study has looked at the clitoris following prolapse surgery, to begin to uncover what's required to maintain or restore se
Scientists have long been aware of a paradox of neurodegenerative disease – that as the brain deteriorates, in some patients creativity flourishes.Researchers have used imaging techniques to map creativity in the brains of people with neurodeg
A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.au
There are currently more than 200 shortages of medications, including some forms of menopause hormone therapy, ADHD medication and birth control. It's not always clear why some medications are in short supply, but sometimes the shortage can be
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