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Jo Hartley
Jo is Editor-in-Chief of Australian Doctor Group.
Stress-related disorders linked to neurodegenerative diseases
Patients with PTSD and other disorders are at 80% increased risk of dementia, reports Chinese study.
5 ways the Federal Govt plans to tackle coronavirus
100 fever clinics, a new telehealth MBS item and home delivery of medicine are all part of a $2.4-billion package of initiatives.
Coronavirus patients symptom-free for five days on average
But, in rare instances, patients do not show symptoms for 14 days, say US researchers.
Too many antibiotics raise the risk of hospitalisation: study
Findings suggest those who have seven of more scripts are at three times the risk.
Doctors call for stricter coronavirus discharge rules
Thirteen of 18 patients who had been negative on two tests came up positive on a third test, say Chinese medics.
Olympic team’s top doc flags coronavirus concerns
Dr David Hughes says preparations for the Tokyo Games are continuing on the basis it will go ahead as planned.
Hospitals need trained disability workers, commission hears
Sons become extremely anxious when they go to hospital, says mother.
Fake acupuncturist banned after puncturing patient’s lung
Doctors' notes say she was lucky the injury wasn't fatal, reveals HCCC investigation.
Australia failing on future of child health
A joint WHO, UNICEF and Lancet commission ranks it 174 out of 180 countries on sustainability.
