Sophie Scott, ABC.net.au

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ABC.net.au

Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Number of people in Australia with multiple sclerosis is rising, as is rate of growth, new research shows

The number of people in Australia living with multiple sclerosis has grown by 30 per cent in recent years — and the rate at which that figure is growing is also accelerating. → Read More

As fifth COVID-19 vaccines become available, many at-risk Australians are still behind on boosters

All Australian adults are now eligible for a fifth COVID-19 vaccine, but data shows millions of people are yet to get their third and fourth doses, including those in high-risk groups. → Read More

'Unique' mix of COVID variants in Australia a challenge for antiviral treatments, study finds

A "uniquely Australian" mix of variants will make treating severe COVID-19 more challenging, according to new research, with fewer effective drugs against new evasive strains of the virus. → Read More

COVID-19 saw elective surgery in Australia hit 10-year low, creating 'backlog of biblical proportions'

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data shows that there were 623,000 elective surgeries at public hospitals in 2021-22 – the lowest level since 2010-11. → Read More

Will COVID-19 ruin Christmas? Why it's now harder to predict the pandemic's future

Experts say it's risky to make predictions about COVID-19 based on what's going on in other countries, because the pandemic is different now than it was previously. → Read More

Calls to expand fifth COVID vaccine rollout as ATAGI considers guidelines

Pressure is mounting on the federal government to expand access to fifth COVID vaccine doses, with a growing number of vulnerable Australians facing waning immunity at a time when case numbers across the country are expected to rise. → Read More

Almost two-thirds of Australians — including children — have had COVID-19, blood study suggests

Research suggesting almost two-thirds of Australians have had COVID-19 comes via blood studies from the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance. → Read More

Have you experienced weight stigma? Body shame and blame highlights a problem in our health system

Evie has confronted a widespread and often unchallenged form of discrimination in Australia -- weight stigma. And recent research says it's directly hurting our health. → Read More

When it comes to Medicare rorts, doctors alone aren't the problem — the system is

The Medicare scheme turns 40 next year and when it was designed the burden of disease was very different to what it is now, writes Sophie Scott. → Read More

Alcohol had become my security blanket. Quitting drinking has changed my life

I started drinking at 16 and grew up in a family where social drinking was a regular practice. So, it was a challenge when doctors told me I had to give it up, writes national medical reporter Sophie Scott. → Read More

ADHD guidelines offer clearer path forward for diagnosis and treatment

For the first time in Australia, patients and medical professionals have evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. → Read More

Mental health researchers investigate link between screen time and depression reported by Australian teens

Australian researchers have been digging deeper into the links between young people, screen use and mental health. → Read More

Pharmacies want over-the-counter COVID-19 antiviral access in Australia, as more people look to take oral treatments

Two COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments have been approved for use in Australia, and some say they should be more readily available. → Read More

World-first breast implant trial in Australia aims to provide safer alternative to silicone

Brisbane surgeons perform a world-first procedure replacing silicone implants with a bioresorbable scaffold, and hope the technology will eventually be able to provide a more organic alternative for patients looking for breast augmentation or even reconstruction. → Read More

New vaccines on the way as monkeypox declared an 'incident of national significance'

Newer vaccines to tackle monkeypox are on their way to Australia to deal with the emergency, but experts warn currently there is limited supply and are calling for a comprehensive response to tackle the outbreak. → Read More

COVID-19 vaccines targeting the Omicron variant are on the way — but it could be worth getting a fourth dose now

Omicron is now the dominant strain of COVID-19 around the world and boosters targeting this variant are getting closer to being released. → Read More

Doctors plead for help as respiratory infections rise in Australia, putting young children at risk

After a COVID-induced lull, respiratory infections are on the rise again. Young children are at risk and doctors are pleading for help to stop transmission. → Read More

GP wait times increase as Australia faces 'perfect storm' of flu, COVID and doctor shortage

If you've gone online to book a GP, you might find getting a timely appointment with the doctor of your choice harder than it used to be. You're not alone. → Read More

New study sheds light on who might be most likely to develop long COVID, as patients call for awareness

A new study sheds light on who might be more likely to develop long COVID, with researchers saying women are more likely to report symptoms than men. → Read More

Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are on the verge of approval for US kids under five. When could it happen in Australia?

After US regulators took a major step towards approving COVID-19 vaccines for kids under five, here's what you need to know about the possibility of something similar happening in Australia. → Read More