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Expert in bid to explain childhood pain
55 minutes agoOngoing unexplained pain in children is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood, according to an Australian paediatric pain and joint specialist. -
Chief vets to discuss lyssavirus death
One hour agoChief vets from all states will hold a teleconference on Tuesday to discuss the death of a horse in Queensland from the deadly lyssavirus. -
Psychiatric treatment angers PM's advisers
One hour agoFar too many psychiatric patients are being restrained and put into seclusion, according to the National Mental Health Commission. -
Aussies having palliative care problems
11 hours agoA new survey has found many Australians are having problems accessing palliative care services for loved ones. -
Thousands of new mums face mental illness
16 hours agoThousands of babies are being born to mothers with mental health disorders, according to a report that highlights potential developmental problems. -
Qld property under lyssavirus microscope
One day agoThe owner of a Queensland equestrian centre where a horse was infected with the bat-borne lyssavirus says there are no bats in the area. -
No other option but to target bats: Katter
Two days agoBob Katter says flying foxes must be removed or culled after a horse contracted the lyssavirus. -
Diane pill OK for acne only: EU watchdog
Two days agoEurope's medicines watchdog says the drug Diane-35, widely used as a contraceptive, should be used only for acne treatment. -
High-risk people not getting heart checks
Two days agoResearchers have found that close to half of the 1.7 million Australians at high risk of heart attack are not going for heart-health checks. -
Australian woman dies from tuberculosis
Three days agoA Torres Strait Island woman has become the first Australian in years to die from tuberculosis.
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