Medicine
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We should include older adults in medical AI design
As AI technology advances, understanding and integrating the perspectives of older adults can lead to more user-centred and effective AI solutions in healthcare
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People coming off antidepressants are looking for help online
Tapering off or ‘deprescribing’ antidepressants is a complex process, but without tailored clinical guidelines, some people are turning to their peers instead of their doctors for support.
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Australia needs to value Indigenous knowledge in medical education
PhD candidate Dr Paul Saunders is bringing inter-cultural capabilities into medical practice with an aim to inspire generational change
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Misogyny in medicine impacts us all
Misogyny in medicine is rife in 2023 and Australian hospitals must adopt a gender equity framework to ensure quality patient care
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Living well with advanced cancer
A new palliative care model provides early intervention to improve quality of life for advanced cancer patients and their families
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Do we think about anxiety and depression differently now?
A new study investigates whether there’s been concept creep around how we use the terms ‘anxiety’ and ‘depression’
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Podcast innovation in medical education
Podcasts are redefining how we teach dermatology to medical practitioners, as well as providing reliable health information for the community
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Who is at fault when medical software gets it wrong?
Clinical decision support software is beneficial but if it malfunctions, a doctor’s duty of care likely makes them liable
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How to make it ok to record medical appointments
Clear processes are needed for recording medical consultations. New research aims to help patients and providers to record openly
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Future-proofing research
Medical science and research more generally, are key to solving some of the world’s biggest problems, but it needs to be fostered