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How a remarkable trial on bedrest during the Korean war helped lead to evidence-based medicine

In 1959, a young doctor named David Sackett stumbled on a clinical trial that would change his life – and most of ours. The study showed that conventional wisdom on bed rest in medicine was wrong. And it helped lead Sackett and others to develop evidence-based medicine, in which doctors…

The Conversation · May 26

Lani Waller's rare double leads Redhead run at NSW surf lifesaving titles

Check out the Hunter's photos and results from the championships.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 18, 2024

Hunter challenge for silver at NSW Interbranch surf lifesaving titles

Captains Nic Stoddart and Nicola Owen led the way as Hunter fell just short of a breakthrough runner-up finish at the NSW Interbranch surf lifesaving titles on the weekend at Shelly Beach. Hunter finished third, eight points behind Sydney Northern Beaches but ahead again of traditional rivals Central Coast. Sydney…

Newcastle Herald · Dec 5, 2022