Higher risk in children exposed to CT scan

The risk of a single scan inducing a fatal cancer in children is 70 times greater than the risk of dying from a general anesthetic, warned a radiology expert, u...

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Melbourne plastic surgery cancels registration as MP

Dr Cynthia Weinstein, a plastic surgeon in Melbourne has chosen to deregister herself prior to medical board hearing into allegations of botched surgery.

Today 3:11 AM AEST

Unnecessary CT scans ordering must stop, warns Medicare

The widespread and unnecessary ordering of high-radiation CT scans which can trigger cancer has alarmed the Medicare watchdog, after a high increase in the numb...

Mar 15, 2010 4:48AM

Vegetative patient "talks" using brain waves

British and Belgian researchers used a brain scanner called functional magnetic resonance imaging to show the man, who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury ...

Feb 04, 2010 11:29PM

My struggle

When an industrial accident leaves Tim disabled and depressed, the support of friends and family are as crucial as the medication he takes to set him back on th...

Sep 16, 2009 7:12AM

In sickness and in health

Maniben Saran

Mrs Naran speaks many languages, but when the doctor tells her she has diabetes, she can barely believe him. A combination of careful diet, exercise, herbal med...

Sep 08, 2009 2:30PM

Ian Kramer's stories

Ian Kramer

Ian's stories cover topics including concordance with treatment, working as a team, and developing systems that benefit patients.

Sep 08, 2009 10:41AM

My dear friend Arthur

Karen loves to dance, but one day an unexpected new partner sweeps her off her feet, and she has to adjust to the tempo of her life changing.

Sep 08, 2009 10:03AM

I'm back!

Gill has plenty of energy for hiking, exploring and enjoying travel and a young family. When she is diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, her world changes. It i...

Sep 08, 2009 9:49AM

There's more to life.

Nanik's stroke has been a blessing in disguise, leaving him more time to spend with his children and family, and the opportunity to be a much more involved pare...

Sep 08, 2009 7:53AM