Medicine
Volunteers infected with Zika virus in hunt for vaccines
The study known as a “controlled human infection model” has previously been controversial for Zika because of the risks to participants and lack of treatments.
- by Jennifer Rigby
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Joe beat the odds twice in seven months. This device was key to his survival
The 64-year-old touch rugby referee collapsed twice during halftime at separate games. Multiple doctors have told him he is lucky to be alive.
- by Holly Thompson
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Healthcare
‘Deadly’ Perth babies’ hospital move sets top doctors on collision course with minister
A leaked document shows the fears health professionals hold about a government decision to locate higher risk births away from the state’s children’s hospital.
- by Michael Genovese
A test could have saved Alison from chemotherapy
Advocates say cancer patients are missing out on life-saving medicines and enduring unnecessary cancer treatments because they are not getting timely access to genomic profiling.
- by Aisha Dow
Jennifer ate shellfish for decades. One day, she was rushed to emergency after a prawn dumpling lunch
Jennifer Sims is among a growing number of Australians experiencing adult-onset food allergies.
- by Henrietta Cook
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Healthcare
ADHD scripts and diagnoses more than double in five years
More than 400,000 people are taking drugs for the common neurodevelopmental disorder, as awareness rises among doctors and the public.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Possible Ozempic side effects investigated by Australian drug regulator
While the TGA has stressed a link is yet to be established, experts say it’s a reminder that Ozempic is a medicine and “not meant to be thrown around to lose a few kilograms here or there”.
- by Aisha Dow and Henrietta Cook
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The Dust of Death
This deadly disease should be relegated to the dustbin of history. Instead, it’s surging
Joanna McNeill could always taste dust on her lips when she was working in the office at a quarry. She had never heard of silicosis – until she was diagnosed with it.
- by Aisha Dow
No mountain too high for organ transplant recipient picked up by helicopter
When it comes to organ transplants, every second counts and a fire brigade was happy to find the climber at 2280 metres.
- by Sergio Queiroz
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Cancer
The ‘silent killer’ on the rise in Australia
Elvis Govic had never heard of pancreatic cancer before he was diagnosed with it. The disease is increasing in prevalence, and the prognosis is often grim.
- by Aisha Dow
Key to prevent 7000 amputations a year could be found in the zoo
Zoo animal faeces contain bacteria-fighting viruses that could stop infections and prevent 7000 amputations in Britain each year, scientists believe.
- by Sarah Knapton