Global maternal deaths decline but progress slows worldwide
Global maternal deaths have declined over the past three decades, yet progress has slowed in recent years and remains uneven…
Victorian premier refers surgeon Simon Gordon allegations to police after Four Corners revelations
The Victorian government has referred allegations against gynaecologist Simon Gordon to police, the premier says. Four Corners revealed…
What experts want you to know about endometriosis, diagnosis and surgery as treatment
Allegations about how surgery is used to manage endometriosis have alarmed medical experts and distressed women living with…
Simon Gordon’s endometriosis surgeries were gynaecology’s open secret. Now colleagues and patients are speaking out
A renowned Melbourne surgeon repeatedly removed tissue and organs from young women for “severe” endometriosis when pathology showed…
Community-based midwife continuity care lowers preterm birth risk across diverse populations
Women who receive continuous care from community-based midwives have a significantly reduced risk of preterm birth in comparison…
Paracetamol use during pregnancy not linked to autism, ADHD or intellectual disability
Taking paracetamol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or intellectual disability…
Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital opens as initial quotas fully booked
Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital has opened its doors to patients, with subsidised outpatient services for the…
CUHK Medical Centre cuts prices for 1,011 service items to attract patients
The debt-ridden Chinese University of Hong Kong Medical Centre (CUHKMC) cut the prices of more than 1,000 service…