Hepatologist concern over rise in chronic liver disease admissions

The number of people being admitted to hospitals with chronic liver disease is increasing, indicating a potential failure in public health that will translate into increased healthcare costs. A study of admissions data from all public and private hospitals in Queensland...

The number of people being admitted to hospitals with chronic liver disease is increasing, indicating a potential failure in public...

Research

Aussie biomedical research in top 100

Four Australian research centres have made it into the prestigious Nature Index top 100 for NPO/NGO institutions for biomedical sciences. The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for Medical Research topped Australia’s rankings in 19th spot followed by QIMR Berghofer Medical...

Four Australian research centres have made it into the prestigious Nature Index top 100 for NPO/NGO institutions for biomedical...

Public Health

Appeal launched to help Professor Chris Del Mar after spinal cord injury

A Go Fund Me page has been set up to assist the highly respected and much loved Professor Chris del Mar following his surfing accident in February. The money raised will help with the cost of home modifications so the...

A Go Fund Me page has been set up to assist the highly respected and much loved Professor Chris...

medical education

Gender disparity remains high in these 4 physician specialities

Women still account for less than 30% of practitioner numbers within the specialties of cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology and respiratory medicine, a new study shows. In contrast, female representation is more evident in specialities such as endocrinology, rheumatology and medical oncology, according...

Women still account for less than 30% of practitioner numbers within the specialties of cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology and respiratory medicine,...