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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
October 6, 7:05 PM
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Australia's general practitioners are spending more time on emergencies and patients who should be seeing a specialist.
Those are some of the findings of an annual survey of GPs by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners out today.
The Health of the Nation report also highlights the growing gap in the number of GPs the country needs.
Guest: Dr Michael Wright, President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
Producer: Rob Kelly
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Peter Mellow
October 6, 5:42 PM
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Health care is responsible for up to 7% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing the use of disposable products could reduce this footprint.
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Peter Mellow
October 5, 10:06 PM
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The small South Pacific nation is facing one of the world's fastest growing HIV epidemics.
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Peter Mellow
October 5, 6:22 PM
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Sam Terblanche was just 20 years old. Can a busy E.R. handle the hardest cases?
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Peter Mellow
October 5, 6:17 PM
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Study looks at how workouts can help those with hip, knee and back pain – and benefit UK economy to tune of £34bn
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Peter Mellow
October 3, 8:47 PM
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The woman, a doctor, was fit and healthy, but even a small amount of exertion left her out of breath.
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Peter Mellow
October 3, 8:45 PM
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As our diagnostic categories expand to include ever milder versions of disease, researchers propose that the act of naming a malady can itself bring relief.
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Peter Mellow
October 3, 8:08 PM
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State and territory treasurers who commissioned the report say it shows need for federal government to pay bigger share of public hospital funding
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Peter Mellow
October 3, 2:19 AM
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The Frankston Hospital Emergency Department (ED) has implemented unique initiatives that have dramatically improved ramping times, freeing up more ambulances to return into the community.
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Peter Mellow
October 2, 7:50 PM
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Dementia’s effects on the brain can cause death. But they can also lead to other complications, which can then be fatal.
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Peter Mellow
October 1, 6:39 PM
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After completing studies in prescribing, registered nurses will be able to prescribe a range of medicines – in collaboration with a doctor or nurse practitioner.
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Peter Mellow
September 30, 7:01 PM
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Men with aggressive prostate cancer who were being treated with a groundbreaking drug have been told the therapy is no longer available at public hospitals.
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Peter Mellow
October 6, 7:21 PM
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We are Victoria’s statewide coordinator of the FaPMI (Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness) program, which aims to improve outcomes for clients who are parents, their children and their families by reducing the impact of parental mental illness on family members.
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October 6, 6:04 PM
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Health ministers have agreed to force podiatric surgeons to rename after a review found widespread confusion over their ability to perform invasive foot surgery without a medical degree.
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Peter Mellow
October 5, 10:08 PM
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New research has found the vast majority of doctors who train here, stay here.
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October 5, 7:29 PM
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Australian women having a heart attack are less likely to be promptly diagnosed and treated compared to men, although the gender gap in cardiac care is narrowing.
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October 5, 6:18 PM
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People who can’t afford to treat tooth decay may live with pain and have missing teeth – and they’re more likely to face discrimination.
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Peter Mellow
October 4, 2:47 AM
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The comedian, actor and writer on her spiralling thought process after a cancer diagnosis, letting go of religion – and finding love in a clowning ensemble.
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Peter Mellow
October 3, 8:46 PM
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A new review shows that the benefits of cardiovascular health extend from head to toe.
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Peter Mellow
October 3, 8:44 PM
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A class-action lawsuit, spurred by an investigative series in The Times, came to a close, having helped thousands of mentally ill residents of adult homes.
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Peter Mellow
October 3, 8:02 PM
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Seven people died following multiple failures by Karen Booth who continues to work for the NHS.
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Peter Mellow
October 2, 8:16 PM
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Eric Dane, “McSteamy” of “Grey’s Anatomy” fame, is suffering from ALS, the terminal illness. He is lobbying Congress to lobby for more federal research funds.
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Peter Mellow
October 1, 6:39 PM
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Unchecked airborne infections cost billions in lost health and productivity each year – likely more than the cost of better ventilation to clean up indoor air.
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Peter Mellow
September 30, 7:05 PM
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Nearly half of Florida farmworkers’ bodies reached dangerous temperatures in one study — but short breaks pulled them back from the danger zone.
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Peter Mellow
September 30, 6:21 PM
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The SHIELD (Sleep, Head Injury prevention, Exercise, Learning, and Diet) mnemonic offers a clear and effective strategy for lowering dementia risk.
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