Rheumatic heart disease a burden in northern AUS
You would be forgiven for thinking that rheumatic heart disease (RHD) was just another disease modern…
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Health needs of refugee and asylum seeker women
The terms 'refugee' and 'asylum seeker' are often used interchangeably in conversation, but there is an…
Why aren’t health practitioners registered to use ultrasound?
Type "ultrasound" into Google and you're likely to get the blurry black and white pictures we…
What is it like to hear voices?
Think about what it would be like, if while you were reading this, someone started yelling…
Who is most likely to use alternative medicine?
You might be surprised to hear that over 70% of Australians use some form of complementary…
Will FMUs promote birth on country?
Last week on the program, we discussed the importance of freestanding midwifery units (FMUs) in Australia.…
Cambodia still struggling to meet MDGs
Imagine having to give birth in the dark, with only the most basic tools to help…
How communication can save lives
In Australia approximately 10 per cent of hospital patients will suffer an avoidable critical incident, and…
Could probiotics replace antidepressants?
[Extended Interview] The key to improving your mental health might be floating around in your gut,…
Are swimmers born or made?
The swimming at the Rio Olympics has been a source of highs and lows for Aussies…
Cultural competence key to closing the gap
The health disadvantages of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is much canvassed, but could cultural…
