Dr Sue Malta

Manager, Twins Research Australia; Research Fellow, Perspectives & Education (SHAPE) Project, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne

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Health & Medicine

Twins can face unique risks before and just after birth

Twins and other multiple birth babies face a higher risk of infant mortality, underscoring the need for specific healthcare guidelines

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Health & Medicine

Yes, older people are having sex – we need to talk about it

Rates of sexually transmitted infection (STI) are growing faster among older Australians than among younger people, pointing to the need for tailored information campaigns

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Health & Medicine

Supporting families with twin babies…or more

The number of families having multiple babies – like twins, triplets or more – has doubled in the last 40 years, but the support and advice provided to those families needs to catch up

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Health & Medicine

Why is no-one talking about safe sex for the over 60s?

Divorce is on the rise among older Australians, and so are STI rates as they start dating again - but it’s not being discussed at the GP (or anywhere else)

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