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Severe chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) can be defined in pathology, yet only be diagnosed after someone has died and their brain examined.
The Victorian state election is on 26th November and hospitals feature in political healthcare promises. Labor anticipates spending more than $6 billion on new hospitals and upgrading existing ones.
Guest:
Assoc Prof Michael Buckland
Head of Dept of Neuropathology
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
and
Director, Australian Sports Brain Bank
In light of the Bondi Junction attack, there's been a lot of commentary about mental illness - including schizophrenia.
So what is schizophrenia? While the exact cause isn't known, it's a serious mental illness that can affect how a person behaves.
It might also surprise you to learn that...
Published 04/15/24
Is a simpler solution to recurrent UTIs on the way? Plus when should you exercise to get the most benefit?
A deep dive into the UK's reviews of gender affirming treatment, and how Australia's system differs.
Researchers say there's more PFAS in our water than previously thought, but how much...
Published 04/12/24