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Peter Mellow
onto Hospitals and Healthcare January 27, 2018 7:43 PM
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Drug deaths draw the most notice, but more addicted people live than die. For them and their families, life can be a relentless cycle of worry, hope and chaos.
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A hospital that keeps wastebaskets empty can get high marks from a patient who can’t see a virus that may be lurking.
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We’re no longer considered hostages to neurodegeneration as we age.
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Observational research has shown that light-to-moderate drinkers have a lower risk of dementia. But there’s more to the story.
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Free online learning in advance care planning
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New research shares the stories of Australians with dementia who want a choice in how they live and die.
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Motor neurone disease is rare, but there is growing evidence playing contact sports may increase your risk.
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Sudden unexpected infant death claimed the lives of about 3,400 babies in the United States in 2024. Despite decades of public health efforts to promote safer sleep, these deaths remain a major cause of mortality during infancy.
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Women with peripheral artery disease are less likely than men to receive a timely diagnosis or recommended care, which can further jeopardize cardiovascular health.
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Globally, osteoarthritis affects nearly 600 million people. Yet fewer than 50% are offered the one proven treatment: exercise.
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Research shows regular physical activity can significantly improve quality of life for lung cancer patients. This includes less fatigue, less breathlessness, and better sleep.
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Pre-surgery exercise has benefits, whether it is supervised or home-based. But professional supervision can help patients achieve higher exercise intensities.
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Recognizing estrangement gives patients an opportunity to consider what they want to leave behind
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I’m confident in my mastery over what doctors do — and less confident about my continued mastery of an ever-evolving universe of facts.
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Chart outlines the effects of exercise on health-related outcomes in those with cancer; physical activity guidelines and recommendations.
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Researchers looked at pain around the world and across the human lifespan, finding steepest rise happens before age 55
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The basics are the same: be respectful and don’t make assumptions. But these practical tips can make conversations more meaningful and less distressing.
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Families are still expected to navigate disconnected health and community services on their own. A new report sets out what governments can do to change that.
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Grieving the loss of a spouse can be all consuming, but taking the first steps towards finding new love can pose new challenges.
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Arranging a short stay for my husband in an aged care facility shouldn’t take dozens of calls, emails and an interstate operation involving friends
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Victoria Police warns fraudsters are fleecing victims of thousands of dollars by using artificial intelligence to phone victims with fake doctor calls.
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Dr Dov Degen thought he was saving the world. Years later, the OAM recipient opens up about psychosis, stigma and rebuilding his life.
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Sarcopenic obesity can creep up on us gradually over time. People might not appear frail or thin, but may have in fact already lost quite a lot of muscle through lack of use.
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A 30-minute workout five times a week may be all you need.
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Indeed, researchers have come to understand that the health benefits attributed to a daily glass of wine are largely a mirage. People who drink in moderation tend to have more advantages in life than people who abstain (such as having higher socioeconomic status, more years of education and generally better health), and experts think that explains their lower risk for dementia, not the alcohol itself.
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I once asked a resident what she would do if she could do anything. She replied: ‘I’d run in a field’
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