AUSTRALIAN

Dec 23 2024HEALTH

Navigating Recording Rules: How Australian Hospitals Handle Patient Requests

Imagine walking into an Australian hospital and wanting to record your consultation. You might think it's a simple request, but it's not always clear-cut. A recent study found that out of 43 hospitals, nearly 60% either didn't have a clear policy or made it tricky to find one. That's a lot of hospit

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

What Makes an Influenza Vaccine Irresistible to Australians?

Ever wondered what makes an influenza vaccine appealing to Aussies? A recent study dug into this by asking people who have gotten the flu shot in the past five years and plan to get it again. The study used a approach called a Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE), where participants were given three dif

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Dec 20 2024SPORTS

Strength Training in Aussie Rules: What's Consistent?

You know how important lower body strength is for Aussie Rules footballers, right? It's all about how much force they can apply in various tasks. With new tech, there are now many ways to measure this strength, making it tricky to interpret data. One method used is called Principal Component Analysi

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Refugee Women's Views on IPV Screening in Australia: A Fresh Perspective

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread issue, affecting one in three refugee women in Australia. These women deal with many challenges after resettlement, making them a priority for IPV screening and support. A recent study called SAHAR explored whether refugee women using resettlement serv

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Three Hidden Gems on Hulu to Watch This December

December on Hulu can feel like a reality TV marathon, with shows from Warner Bros. Discovery taking center stage. But don't let the noise distract you—there are some truly great shows waiting to be discovered. Here are three underrated gems that just landed on the streaming service: a gripping Austr

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Dec 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Boxer Liam Paro Picks Fictional Croc Dundee Over Real Stars

Australian boxer Liam Paro, who took the boxing world by storm by defeating Subriel Matias and winning the IBF Super Lightweight championship, recently faced an interesting challenge. Before his title defense against Richardson Hitchins, DAZN Sports asked him to rank his top 5 Australian celebrities

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Teens and Alcohol: A Different Approach in Australia

Australian communities are tackling teen alcohol use in a new way, inspired by a program from the USA called Communities That Care (CTC). This program focuses on making it tougher for teens to access alcohol and changing their habits. The Australian trial has seen some promising results, such as few

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Gearing Up Aussie Nurse Grads for Mental Health

Ever thought about how Australian nursing students get ready for mental health jobs? A recent study, following a method called PRISMA-ScR, found 31 studies conducted in English between 2000 and 2023. What do these studies say? They reveal that well-structured clinical placements can reduce the stigm

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Australia to Limit Kids' Social Media Access at 16

You might be surprised to learn that the Australian government wants to ban kids under 16 from using social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thinks social media is harming kids, so he wants a new law. This law, to be discussed in Parliament starting November 18, would make it tough for kids un

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Nov 06 2024HEALTH

Australia's Digital Health Hub: Control Your Data!

Think of it as a digital wallet for your health records. My Health Record, managed by the Australian Government, lets you keep your medical details safe online. No more scattered notes or memory lapses. It’s all there, at your fingertips – from your medications to allergies and test results. You cal

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