UNSW Medicine & Health

UNSW Wagga Wagga campus

UNSW has partnered with Murrumbidgee Local Health District to provide a coordinated pathway for doctors wanting to become rural generalists.

Young woman wears a face mask outdoors

Wearing a mask at the shops, on public transport and in other crowded settings will improve your chances of a COVID-free Christmas.

Michelle Haber

Professor Michelle Haber has been honoured for outstanding contributions to childhood cancer research. 

John Niland Scientia Building

Top academics from over ten fields have been named on Clarivate’s 2023 list of Highly Cited Researchers. 

Woman wearing face mask

This is expected to be the smallest Omicron wave so far. But eligible older and vulnerable people are still recommended to have a booster.

A doctor and patient look at results

Up to 20% of Australians admitted in hospital say they have a penicillin allergy. But not everyone who thinks they’re allergic to penicillin actually is.

Person taking photo of feet dangling over ocean cliff

The content on social media platforms doesn’t always portray the locations accurately, setting unrealistic expectations and even luring tourists into trouble.

cancer cell illustration

Researchers have identified genetic tests that predict which cancer patients may benefit from the drugs in combination with chemotherapy.

Doctor checks pulse of tibial artery during patient examination

The new intervention keeps the blood vessel open and reduces the risk of amputation.

Author Stephanie Ward

Could teenagers get on with older people and vice versa? Turned out, they could. And both flourished.

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