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Aussies facing critical shortage of essential medicines ahead of Christmas

There’s also a shortage of more than 400 other medications for a range of conditions including Parkinson’s disease, arthritis and type 2 diabetes.

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Australians are facing a shortage of critical medicine, including essential medicines for surgery and rare conditions.

Emily has had 20 jobs in two years. Doctors say the reason why is all in her head

‘I was told by a doctor that the only thing I need is a psychiatrist.’

5 min read

Emily Butler has left 20 jobs in two years due to her crippling endometriosis.

Why a trip to the doctor could cost more than $100 from next month

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The new MyMedicare program launched over the long weekend, offering better access to healthcare for eligible patients.

Mystery surrounds higher rates of lung cancer among women

4 min read

Lung cancer is the No.1 cause of cancer deaths among women - and the cause is often not smoking-related. File image.

How millions of Australians can get new free Medicare benefits

4 min read

The new MyMedicare program launched over the long weekend, offering better access to healthcare for eligible patients.

Australian woman’s ‘stomach pain’ leads to incredibly rare diagnosis

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Lara Hall is one of very few people internationally diagnosed with broad ligament leiomyosarcoma.