Young Australians are staying on antidepressants for longer than ever
A nationwide analysis of prescription data reveals that young Australians are staying on antidepressants for longer than ever,…
Forget Medtronic, Buy This Healthcare Stock Instead
That is, if you can handle more volatility. There are compelling reasons for some investors to consider investing…
Maternity swab left inside woman after birth; HDC ‘highly critical’ of Health NZ mistake
Six weeks later, it was found by the GP, who removed what smelled “like a dead body”. Findings…
Muscle regeneration shows promise in SUI treatment
Phase 2 trial of autologous MPC therapy reports significant functional gains and clean safety, with wider implications for…
The Truth About Airplane and Hospital Air, According to Science
There’s a certain logic in thinking that the air in a hospital is filthy, teeming with viruses, bacteria,…
Human researchers still outperform AI when it comes to writing trustworthy systematic reviews
Despite rapid advances in large language models, this study shows that human expertise remains critical for producing rigorous…
Health regulator accused of failing to support patients amid complaints over doctors’ conduct
A woman who complained that a doctor did not wear gloves while conducting a pap smear has criticised…
No-Cost Ways to Boost Longevity, According to Doctors
Longevity has officially gone mainstream. Everywhere you look, there’s another gadget, app, or supplement promising to add a…
Ex-Gisborne girl, 6, with spinal muscular atrophy to spend third Christmas at Starship hospital in Auckland
Emily was 3 when she caught a common cold, and it quickly became life-threatening. She needed specialist care…
Thousands of patients in England at risk as GP referrals vanish into NHS ‘black hole’ | GPs
One in seven people in England who need hospital care are not receiving it because the referral by…
New evidence shows hematopoietic cell transplantation offers durable relief for sickle cell disease
Patients who underwent hematopoietic cell transplantation for sickle cell disease saw high rates of survival without disease symptoms…
This Robotic Surgery Legend Is Pouring $100 Million Into Next-Gen Medical Startups
Fred Moll, the cofounder of $200 billion Intuitive Surgical, has invested in some 15 companies building robots that…