Healthcare
The artificial heart set to transform medicine – and the Aussie who invented it
Biomedical engineer Daniel Timms lost his father to heart disease, but their kitchen-top tests helped him hone a radical idea.
- by Amanda Hooton
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This telehealth service changed Fiona’s life, but now it’s out of money
Fiona McKay acquired a brain injury after falling down the stairs. The program that helped her get back on her feet is facing closure as NSW grapples with how to pay for healthcare.
- by Angus Thomson and Max Maddison
‘Brain fog’: Major change about to make life easier for ADHD sufferers
ADHD patients and parents who have until now had to suffer for years on WA’s bloated waiting lists have relief in sight.
- by Michael Genovese
‘Often I just don’t eat’: Food allergies a challenge when Joel dines out
Waitstaff should be trained in food allergies just like they are trained in the responsible service of alcohol, advocates say.
- by Mary Ward
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Trevor knew his drinking was killing him. At the time, he didn’t care
Deaths caused by alcohol have reached their highest rate in a decade, according to a new report that calls on the federal government to do more to protect Australians from the harms of excessive drinking.
- by Henrietta Cook and Aisha Dow
Doctor’s regret over treatment of toddler who died after being discharged
Paul Bumford told a coroner he was on his first locum shift at Wangaratta hospital when he treated Noah Souvatzis and should have escalated his care to a more senior doctor.
- by Erin Pearson
Claire was dubious about this DIY test. It found a virus that causes cancer
The Sydney woman says the vaginal swab alternative to a Pap smear is “much less invasive than a COVID test up the nose”.
- by Megan Gorrey
At 21, Cassie had no idea she could have a stroke. Then it happened to her
Cassidi-Rae Amosa told an inquiry on Monday her stroke – suffered nine days after giving birth – could have been prevented if doctors had taken her concerns seriously.
- by Angus Thomson
Parents’ fight to save their toddler from a broken health system
Noah loved cuddles, the swings and music, but his parents say a chaotic and under-resourced regional health system took the 19-month-old from them.
- by Erin Pearson
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Why you shouldn’t ask ChatGPT for medical advice
The more information you give a GP, the more likely you are to get a diagnosis. Not so for ChatGPT.
- by Angus Thomson
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Sick and span: The household germ killers nurturing drug-resistant superbugs
Researchers investigated hundreds of antibacterial products sold in Australian supermarkets and chemists, and found that almost one in three contain potentially harmful ingredients.
- by Henrietta Cook