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MS is the most common acquired chronic neurological disease affecting young adults. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

HealthWorld-first study could provide MS breakthrough

A groundbreaking Australian study is using DNA analysis to pinpoint a person's genetic risk of developing multiple sclerosis.

Allanah Sciberras

“Nurse-to-patient ratios aren’t just about numbers on a roster,” says Romina Raschilla.

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Nurse-to-patient ratios needed in private health settings

Setting strong nurse-to-patient ratios is about guaranteeing quality care for patients and protecting the wellbeing of nurses and midwives who shoulder some of the heaviest burdens in the health sector.

Romina Raschilla

Clune was working as a registered nurse in Fiona Stanley Hospital’s emergency department when he was charged.

Courts & JusticePremiumPerth nurse suspended following domestic violence conviction

A nurse has had his registration suspended after he was convicted of a domestic violence offence and failed to tell regulatory authorities.

Hannah Cross

Anthony Albanese has met with 23-year-old adenomyosis and endometriosis sufferer Cara Walker. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

HealthA smile, though endometriosis is no laughing matter

As Labor moves to deliver on its pledge to make medicines cheaper for Australians, the prime minister was happy to meet with women who would benefit from it.

Tess Ikonomou

The first-of-its-kind study examined the effects of resistance training.

HealthCommentsPremiumWA research reveals resistance training suppresses cancer

A single bout of exercise can help in preventing cancerous tumours from growing, new Edith Cowan University research has revealed. 

Claire Sadler

Police have released CCTV footage of Mr Kalejs walking through a shopping centre carpark on April 18, as part of their renewed investigation into what they are now calling a homicide. Supplied / WA Police

CRIMEPremiumMystery after man dies from carpark assault

Mystery continues to surround how a man sustained serious head injuries after he was found unconscious in a carpark — with police releasing a new public appeal after the man died in hospital.

Blake Antrobus

Emyria executive director Michael Winlo.

BiotechCommentsPremiumEmyria expands MDMA national reach with new Brisbane clinic

WA biotech Emyria will deliver its MDMA-based therapy aimed at treating post-traumatic stress disorder to Brisbane patients after inking a deal with a national mental health hospital operator.

Cheyanne Enciso

An investigation of widespread breaches in the disability sector has been welcomed by the peak body. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

HealthRogue providers run rife in disability support sector

A federal investigation into the largely unregistered disability support sector has been welcomed by the industry and union who each tell of countless breaches.

William Ton

Basil Zempilas has poured doubt on the State Government’s timeline to replace ageing equipment at Fiona Stanley Hospital.

state politicsCommentsPremiumZempilas attacks Labor’s reply to hospital radiation fears

Basil Zempilas has poured doubt on the State Government’s timeline to replace ageing equipment at Fiona Stanley Hospital, after a senior doctor’s claim that staff are being exposed to excessive radiation.

Jessica Page

Emyria executive director Michael Winlo.

BiotechCommentsPremiumEmyria in MDMA national rollout bid following landmark deal

WA biotech Emyria says it’s in talks with other major Australian insurers to fund the use of MDMA-based therapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder following a landmark deal with Medibank.

Cheyanne Enciso

Australia's second-largest disability employer Bedford has been thrown a $15 million lifeline. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Health'House of cards': disability lifeline as dominoes fall

Australia's second-largest disability employer has avoided sudden collapse but more trouble could be on the way for the strained sector.

Callum Godde

WA breakthrough could use AI for early disease detection

AI healthWA breakthrough could use AI for early disease detection

A health breakthrough could make it easier to predict cancer or heart disease from a scan that costs as much as a cup of coffee and exposes patients to the same amount of radiation as flying Perth to London.

Kate Emery

Australia isn't doing enough to anticipate emerging global health threats, a report warns. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

HealthAustralia called to lift on global health as US yields

Australia's spending on global health research is lagging international peers as its foreign aid contributions stagnate, reports show.

Callum Godde

The federal government says its incentive plan will boost the number of bulk-billing GP clinics. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

HealthBulk bill incentive could miss thousands of GP clinics

A federal government plan to make GP visits cheaper for all Australians could come up significantly short because of the structure of an incentive payment.

Adrian Black

The low morale within a big chunk of the health workforce, apparent in a new survey of WA health workers, is a reminder the Government should not take our critical workers for granted.

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WA is still struggling to get health right

The low morale within a big chunk of the health workforce, apparent in a new survey of WA health workers, is a reminder the Government should not take our critical workers for granted.

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The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and quantum computing could transform how we understand, research and ultimately cure disease, writes John Barrington.

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Science’s next leap forward to ultimately cure disease

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and quantum computing could transform how we understand, research and ultimately cure disease. WA can lead that change. If we act.

John Barrington

The survey painted a damning picture of morale in the sector.

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Public health workforce survey paints damning picture

Almost a third of staff in WA’s public health system plan to leave their jobs in the next 12 months, an alarming workforce survey has revealed. 

Hannah Cross

Four-year-old Ava O'Kelly wearing a Supertee at Perth Children's Hospital. It is a medical garment disguised as a ballet costume. She is pictured with mum Lucy O'Kelly.

HealthCommentsSick kids jump for joy over ballerina hospital gown

Little Ava O’Kelly had to stop dance classes while fighting cancer but the creation of a tutu medical garment means she can still feel like a ballerina even when enduring tough treatments in hospital. 

Claire Sadler

The prime minister is doubling down on his promise to keep subsidised medicines to $25 and under. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Health'Good day for patients': cheaper medicines on the way

Australians are being reassured cost-of-living relief is still on the federal government's agenda as it prepares to legislate changes to make medicine cheaper.

Jacob Shteyman and Adrian Black

Archie Lenihan, 7, Alice Hensworth, 7, Holly Hensworth, 9 and Henry Lenihan, 5 at DonateLife’s annual gift of life walk at Galup.

HealthThe one life-changing box every Aussie should tick

The quiet ripple of footsteps around Lake Galup on Sunday morning carried with it a powerful message - that one small decision can save up to seven lives.

As the makeup of state governments has changed, statehouses have added bathrooms for women. (AP PHOTO)

HealthWomen politicians in the US fight for 'potty parity'

Statehouses across the US are addressing long-standing bathroom disparities for female politicians.

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Fiona Stanley Hospital.

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Patient safety works ongoing in public mental health units

Mental health units at Fiona Stanley Hospital and Armadale Health Services are yet to remove fixtures identified as suicide risks more than two years after WA Health conducted an audit into patient safety.

Hannah Cross

Aabi was just two years and nine months old when she died.

HealthPremiumParents heartbreak after their little girl dies from flu

A Perth toddler has become the sixth person to die from influenza this year amid a horrific flu season gripping WA.

Hannah Cross

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NewsPremiumTraffic chaos after horror freeway crash

A three-vehicle smash has left two drivers with serious injuries and closed a Melbourne freeway, causing major delays.

Liam Beatty