Ground-breaking procedure helps risky epilepsy cases
A new technique is helping those with debilitating epilepsy who were previously considered too risky to be safely operated on.
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Top doctor’s grim emergency department warning
A spike in child deaths in Victoria’s emergency departments is “unsurprising” the state’s top doctor says, as he warned another child could die.
Hopes grow for chemo alternative to treat leukaemia
Oral treatments for some leukaemias are showing promise as a first line of defence and now advocates want them to be the first choice instead of chemotherapy.
‘Superhero’ saves dad after ‘scary’ grinding accident
Tahnee Taylor-Pike’s brave actions to help her dad after his angle grinder “exploded” reflect a growing need for first aid training in all schools.
Growing toll of Victoria’s spiralling drug, alcohol abuse
Victoria’s drug and alcohol treatment centres are overrun after the state’s lockdowns, while staff are urgently needed to avoid mounting tragedies.
Staggering number exposes Victoria’s drug crisis
An alert system to warn doctors and pharmacists about potentially lethal doses of prescription drugs has smashed the expectation of experts.
No plan for public servants as workers urged to return to office
Victorian workers have been told they should be “comfortable” returning to the office but an Andrews government minister says it’s not fair to single out public servants.
Police pledge crackdown as electric bike, scooter injuries soar
Victoria Police has vowed to tackle dangerous e-scooter driving after the extent of life-threatening injuries suffered by riders and pedestrians was revealed.
Call for cash bonus to attract health workers
Under-siege hospitals are pleading for a recruitment blitz and cash bonuses to help attract desperately needed healthcare workers.
How vaccine could be used to ‘treat’ deadly cancer
Melbourne scientists’ efforts to develop a vaccine-style treatment to combat a deadly kind of cancer have been given a major funding boost.
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