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Peter Mellow
July 5, 2020 5:33 AM
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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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Peter Mellow
Today, 6:02 PM
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Alarming new dementia figures show an estimated 24.7 million people will be diagnosed with the disease each year by 2050 and women will be at higher risk than men.
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Today, 5:29 PM
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Emergency departments will brace for a 411 per cent increase in patients aged 85 and over by 2050 as doctors warn Australia is at the beginning of a steep curve.
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October 11, 8:17 PM
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We’re seeing what happens when consumer demand collides with commercial interests for drugs including GLP-1s, psychedelics and testosterone. It’s a huge shift.
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October 11, 6:36 PM
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We should be brave enough to step back and ask ourselves if face-to-face mental health care is always the gold standard.
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October 9, 7:17 PM
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It’s been called our greatest health fear. But revolutionary new drugs, diagnostic tests and encouraging research into prevention and rehabilitation are improving the outlook.
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October 7, 5:54 PM
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Apps and wearables are often built on invisible assumptions that might not be relevant to you. A new study shows how we can change that.
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Peter Mellow
October 6, 11:29 PM
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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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Peter Mellow
October 5, 6:24 PM
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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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Peter Mellow
October 5, 5:41 PM
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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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Peter Mellow
October 1, 7:51 PM
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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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Peter Mellow
October 1, 7:10 PM
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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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Peter Mellow
October 1, 6:38 PM
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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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Today, 6:03 PM
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The nation's peak body for emergency doctors has warned that long emergency department waits are common because of surging demand driven by Australia's aging population.
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Today, 5:35 PM
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Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.
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Peter Mellow
October 11, 8:22 PM
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Readers respond to “A.I. Has Made Me a Better Physician,” an essay by Dr. Rachael Bedard. Also: Our mental health; a comparison to China.
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October 11, 6:47 PM
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Could a drug intended to prevent painful rashes also protect our brains as we get older? The signs are promising – but not conclusive. Yet that’s enough to be driving a boom in shingles jabs
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October 10, 6:00 PM
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Since the days of Dr. Alzheimer himself, there has been a dream that severe senility might have an explanation — and a cure. The search for both has never been more urgent.
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October 7, 6:00 PM
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Canada wants to leverage A.I. to improve its health care system. At a Toronto hospital, surgeons are training a machine to distinguish a safe incision from a catastrophic one.
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Peter Mellow
October 7, 5:50 PM
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We are all going to die, and so is everyone we know. So how can you not be terrified?
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Peter Mellow
October 6, 5:54 PM
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We’re no longer considered hostages to neurodegeneration as we age.
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Peter Mellow
October 5, 6:12 PM
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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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Peter Mellow
October 1, 9:30 PM
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Free online learning in advance care planning
Our microlearning campaigns help health professionals, care workers and students build their knowledge and skills in advance care planning.
Each campaign:
takes just 10 to 30 minutes
includes 12 quiz questions
gives you explanations after each response to support learning.
After you finish a campaign, you can:
download a certificate of completion
access the training material, including the full quiz content and explanations, in the learning library.
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Peter Mellow
October 1, 7:45 PM
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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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Peter Mellow
October 1, 6:42 PM
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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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Peter Mellow
October 1, 6:33 PM
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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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