A 32-year-old Indigenous woman from Far North Queensland with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and no recent travel history, presented to a local clinic with a day-old history of painful swallowing.
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Not quite yet a household name; research shows that alcohol may be one of the biggest contributing factors to breast cancer development in women, worldwide.
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The National Health Survey data, recently released, indicates a continuing rise in asthma incidence in Australia. Currently, about 2.7 million Australians, which is 11.2% of the population, are impacted by asthma.
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The escalating incidence of Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD) has called for a renewed understanding of its nature, causes, and preventive measures among health professionals and young families.
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In a world where voice-controlled technology continues to rise in popularity, practical solutions for individuals with hearing impairments remain scarce.
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As we find ourselves grappling with yet another twist in the global pandemic, a new Covid-19 subvariant, christened 'Arcturus', has surfaced in Australia.
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In the last 12 months we have seen an increased awareness of concussions in our lives, sparking an important discussion into the long-term health implications. Concussion in sport is a serious and prevalent concern, with more policy needed to regulate..
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The Immunisation Coalition is an Australian non-profit organisation that aims to promote immunisation and increase vaccination rates across the country.
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