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Nurses open beds after pay agreement with government
Rachael Ward and Adrian Black • 2hrs ago
Hospital beds will reopen after a breakthrough in negotiations between nurses and the government. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Wastewater reveals divide in alcohol consumption
Keira Jenkins
Alcohol consumption varies between regional and remote communities and capital cities, a study found (Daniel Munoz/AAP PHOTOS)
Trans teen attempts self-mastectomy while waiting for surgery
Ben Silvester
The case of a New Zealand teen attempting a self-mastectomy raises questions about gender affirmation surgery on both sides of the Tasman.
Under-pressure emergency departments get more nurses
Jack Gramenz and Samantha Lock
Liverpool Hospitals is one of two sites that are introducing new safe staffing levels. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
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Prescription provider named in major health data breach
Anna Houlahan, Carla Mascarenhas
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Health data has allegedly been hacked in a large-scale ransomware attack. Picture Shutterstock
Respiratory viruses, across all age groups, more than doubled this year
ACT schools alert parents of changes due to seasonal illness.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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Dr Nik Jaiswal from the Philip Medical and Dental Centre. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Blood proteins 'could warn of cancer before diagnosis'
Nina Massey
Researchers studied proteins found in the blood as potential warning signs for developing cancer. (David Crosling/AAP PHOTOS)
Three deaths at mental health unit spark review
Keira Jenkins
Shannon Fentiman says there has been growing demand for mental health services across Queensland. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Six deaths under review after hospital failure claims
Ethan James
A Launceston General Hospital nurse has accused a senior manager of falsifying death certificates. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)
Surgery wait lists slashed for children
Samantha Lock
NSW has cut wait times dramatically for children waiting on surgery. (Morgan Sette/AAP PHOTOS)

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