Glomerulonephritis
What is glomerulonephritis? Glomerulonephritis is a disease that involves inflammation of the glomeruli — the filtering units of the kidneys.
Accidental poisoning
Childhood poisoning may be accidental, but it can still be prevented. Because it is impossible to keep your eyes on
Australian health system: how it works
The healthcare system in Australia is a complex mix of Commonwealth and State Government funded services and services funded by
Video: Measles – global outbreak
Video transcript It’s predicted Australia may have 300 infections of measles in 2019, the second highest since 1997. Australia eliminated
Video: Private Health Insurance reforms
Video transcript 55% of Australians have private health insurance. Private health insurance covers your hospital admissions. But which hospital options to choose
Video: Improving oral health in Australia
Video transcript Would you pull out a tooth with a set of pliers? Or use your holiday leave to travel to
Video: Brain awareness
Video transcript Dr Norman Swan: Most of us take our brains for granted. It’s just a blob of grey matter
Motor neurone disease
What is motor neurone disease (MND)? Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive neurological disorder that destroys cells (neurones) that
Cat scratch disease
Cat scratch disease (CSD) is spread through being scratched or, less commonly, bitten by a cat infected with the bacterium
Video: Migraines – triggers and treatment
Video transcript Migraines affect the lives of 4.9 million Australians. The International Headache Society defines a migraine as: Lasting between