COVID, boredom and the surprise boost to sperm stocks
The fertility industry has received an unexpected boost during COVID-19 with an increase of sperm donations during lockdown putting an end to waiting lists.
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Ex’s call to return $231k raised for dying dad’s kids
In a huge outpouring of generosity for the family of a dying Brisbane man, a GoFundMe campaign raised $231,000 in just hours to allow his four children to pay for quarantine and have one last visit. But, now, his ex wants all the money to be returned. Here’s why.
Hotline’s pain remedy: ‘Masturbate and rub oil on your anus’
Queensland Health has been forced to issue an apology after a nurse on the 13 HEALTH hotline gave bizarre advice to a caller suffering from severe post-operative pain instead of directing them to the hospital.
‘Black swan’ event: Surge in psyche wards due to COVID
Experts say we are heading for a “black swan” event due to COVID-related job losses and business closures. It comes as nurses report a surge in Queenslanders turning up at hospital psych wards.
Rural maternity cuts have been ‘catastrophic’, doctors say
The State Government’s initiative to centralise maternity services and shut units in rural and regional areas has been labelled “extremely dangerous” by almost half of Queensland’s doctors, while one quarter say it has been “catastrophic”.
Things could look up in COVID-19 fight as weather warms
As Queensland heads into spring, the state could see a drop in the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, top infectious disease experts reveal. Here’s why.
Medical miracles as COVID dad gives birth in world first
A Queensland transgender dad has made medical history by giving birth in what is believed to have been the first unassisted birth to COVID-positive parents in the world.
Sewer sleuths find virus in tourist hot spot
Traces of coronavirus detected in Airlie Beach’s sewerage system was the first positive identification from wastewater analysis since it began around the state in July.
Doctors warned on online coronavirus chat
Multiple complaints about healthcare professionals’ actions online have forced the regulatory board to issue serious warnings.
Doctors expose sick state of Qld’s public health system
In an extraordinary expose from the frontline, an Australian Medical Association Queensland survey of 677 doctors reveals medics fear that patients are at risk, some policies make no medical sense and doctors expertise and advice is being ignored.
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