Obesity in over-50s linked to dementia
Keeping BMI under control could play a 'significant role' in reducing the risk of dementia, say UK researchers.
Jo Hartley
Jo is Editor-in-Chief of Australian Doctor Group.
One in five regret starting haemodialysis – especially if a doctor urged them to
Patients must be prompted to think of dialysis as a major life decision, says US researchers.
Hunt calls out Big Pharma’s dodgy lobbying
The Federal Minister for Health singled out Eli Lilly Australia.
Coroner issues warning over co-sleeping after two baby deaths
Two infant girls in northern Tasmania died as a result of co-sleeping with their respective parents, a coroner has ruled.
GP with ‘delusional’ husband fails to overturn deregistration
Dr Gina Windsor was suspended in 2016 after refusing to be examined by a psychiatrist.
Did coronavirus start in China in August?
Harvard Medical School researchers claim it did, but the Chinese foreign ministry has called the reports 'ridiculous'.
Confusion over advice that asymptomatic patients ‘rarely’ transmit COVID-19
WHO's statement has surprised infectious diseases experts who say it goes against their impression of the current science.
Five babies in neonatal care test positive for rare bacteria
The infants were infected while in the neonatal unit of Flinders Medical Centre in SA. One is receiving specialist care.
Drug counsellor manipulated health system to cover up clients’ drug use
Anthony Dieni arranged for a doctor to provide a client with Panadeine Forte to explain the opiates in her system, Vic county court hears.
Inhaled version of remdesivir tipped for COVID-19 treatment
Gilead is moving to make out-of-hospital products after the antiviral was shown to be moderately effective as an infusion.
