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June 20, 2024
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New renal dialysis unit opens in Coober Pedy

First Nations Australians with severe kidney disease will have better access to lifesaving treatment with the opening of a new Coober Pedy renal dialysis clinic.  The Coober Pedy clinic is the first to open under the Albanese Labor Government’s $73.2 million Better Renal Services for First Nations Peoples initiative. First Nations adults are twice as […]

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June 06, 2024
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Causes of death in Australia revealed in latest data

This report highlights a critical issue in Australia’s public health landscape, emphasizing the predominant role of chronic conditions such as coronary heart disease and dementia in mortality rates. The insight that multiple causes contribute to four out of every five deaths underscores the complexity of health issues leading to mortality and the importance of multifaceted […]

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May 27, 2024
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Australian study finds link between autism, stress disorder

People with autism are more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Australian research has found. In a new study, researchers from the Australian National University (ANU) and the University of Queensland (UQ) found that people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are predisposed to PTSD. PTSD is a mental and behavioral condition that typically develops […]