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U=U message central to addressing HIV stigma

Health Times - 28-11-2019

More work still needs to be done to educate health care workers and families that when it comes to HIV, undetectable equals untransmissible (U=U), clinical experts say.

 
How does poor air quality from bushfire smoke affect our health?

Health Times - 19-11-2019

New South Wales and Queensland are in the grip of a devastating bushfire emergency, which has tragically resulted in the

 
Vaping-related lung disease now has a name. 5 things you need to know about EVALI

Health Times - 13-11-2019

More than 2,000 people in the United States

 
Scientists have discovered a new subtype of HIV

AAP - 08-11-2019

Scientists have discovered a new HIV strain in central Africa but an Australian expert says there's no cause for alarm around existing drugs and tests.

 
Training GPs to help people tackle alcohol and other drug use

Health Times - 30-10-2019

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is boosting the skills of GPs so that they can better address alcohol and other drug use in their communities.

 
Australians with cystic fibrosis will get cheaper drugs

AAP - 21-10-2019

The price of cystic fibrosis medications will be dramatically reduced for some patients and their families thanks to federal government subsidies.

 
Cystic Fibrosis drug breakthrough on track to prolong life by decades

Health Times - 17-10-2019

The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre is trialling a breakthrough drug that could allow patients to live decades longer, by turning the acutely fatal

 
Silicosis and lung disease awareness now a priority for medical professionals

HealthTimes - 04-09-2019

Awareness raising for lung health and lung disease will be among the issues discussed at WorkSafe Victoria’s Silicosis Summit for medical professionals this week.

 
New Zealand health officials have requested all travellers to Auckland be vaccinated against measles

AAP - 30-08-2019

New Zealand is battling its worst measles outbreak

 
Young people with chronic illness find health system doesn't meet their needs

HealthTimes - 28-08-2019

New Zealand’s adult-centred health system appears ill-equipped to meet the needs of chronically sick young people, a University of Otago study has found.

 

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