Fourteen years ago, the older drug cousin of semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) came onto the […]
Category: Current Issues
Statement by NIH on Research Misconduct Findings
News Release Thursday, September 26, 2024 Following an investigation, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) […]
What pathogen might spark the next pandemic? How scientists are preparing for ‘disease X’
Before the COVID pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) had made a list of priority […]
Scientists discover gene responsible for rare, inherited eye disease
News Release Thursday, September 26, 2024 NIH-supported findings pave the way for genetic testing, […]
Are private hospitals really in trouble? And is more public funding the answer?
A battle between private hospitals and private health insurers is playing out in public. At […]
Fewer than half of U.S. jails provide life-saving medications for opioid use disorder
News Release Tuesday, September 24, 2024 NIH findings highlight critical gaps in treatment access […]
More Australians are using their superannuation for medical procedures. But that might put their financial health at risk
A record number of Australians are accessing their superannuation early on compassionate grounds, mainly to […]
Bone marrow cancer drug shows success in treatment of rare blood disorder
News Release Wednesday, September 18, 2024 NIH-supported clinical trial is the first positive trial […]
Yes, you do need to clean your tongue. Here’s how and why
Has your doctor asked you to stick out your tongue and say “aaah”? While the […]
NIH-led studies point to potential development of a cataract drug
News Release Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Findings in animals suggest a surgery-free treatment for […]
What the government’s home care changes mean for ageing Australians
The Albanese government has this week announced it will introduce one of the largest reforms […]