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‘ I have real concerns about the safety of patients who may have undiagnosed physical problems’ warns professor Robert Howard

The reality star was previously diagnosed with ADHD and called it a ‘blessing’ and a ‘superpower’

I have seen lives transformed by the right treatments. This is not just a policy win – it’s a personal one

Patients previously saw specialist paediatrician or psychiatrist. Premier says change will ‘break cycle of people having to wait years for life-altering diagnosis’

Helen McDavitt, 52, dedicated herself to dementia care after her grandmother and father both died from the disease

Could cold sores be linked to an increased risk of developing dementia? Could cold sore treatment be used to treat Alzheimer’s?

Kisunla is first new treatment registered by TGA in 25 years but could cost patients more than $80,000 and less than one in five will be eligible

More than 230,000 Australians living with severe mental illnesses can't access community supports, as a campaign launches to remind leaders of the glaring gap.

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