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Earlier treatment may not have saved Aishwarya, doctor tells inquest

2nd September 2022
An infectious diseases expert says Aishwarya Aswath faced a “perfect storm” of an extremely high bacterial load and the…
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Leprosy in Australia: a rare case study

2nd September 2022
Sydney doctors have described a rare case of leprosy in a diagnosis they hope will serve as a reminder to remain vigilant of…
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Are men really at higher risk of AF than women?

2nd September 2022
Doctors have long thought men had a greater risk of developing AF than women, but the reverse may actually be the case. …
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'We need to see the evidence': Alarm after COVID-19 isolation mandate cut to five days

1st September 2022
There are growing calls for National Cabinet to release of the health advice underpinning its decision to cut COVID-19…
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Treating COPD in primary care: explainer video

31st August 2022

Hot tips on how to tailor drug therapy to the individual
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Cosmetic cowboys still free to harm, surgeons warn

1st September 2022
Specialist surgeons have called for an immediate ban on doctors performing cosmetic surgery unless they have completed an…
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SARS-CoV-2 infections frequently asymptomatic in children

1st September 2022
SARS-CoV-2 infections are often asymptomatic among children, especially those aged birth to four years, according to a study…
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Aussie researchers list top five viral threats with pandemic potential

30th August 2022
Flaviviruses and SARS-like coronaviruses are among the top five viral families with the greatest pandemic risk to Australia,…
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