Ruth McHugh-Dillon
@RuthMahalia
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Journo, writer, former academic. Assistant health editor @ConversationEDU Views my own I did it: https://t.co/t4XIrRsMeP
Joined November 2011
🚨 Tomorrow, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya faces a hearing to rubberstamp the extension of his arbitrary detention — without charges or trial – for another six months. Dr. Hussam should have never been detained in the first place, let alone subjected to this ordeal of torture and abuse.
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We can't prevent violence against women and children without tackling men's heavy alcohol use. @latrobe
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We can’t prevent violence against women and children without tackling men’s heavy alcohol use.
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An infection control expert explains why sharing your razor, towel or toothbrush isn't such a great idea. @Griffith_Uni
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An infection control expert explains why sharing your razor, towel or toothbrush isn’t such a great idea.
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By August,15.8% of children aged under five were suffering from acute malnutrition. @profmike
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By August,15.8% of children aged under five were suffering from acute malnutrition.
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The way someone forms emotional bonds with their caregivers as a child can increase the risk they'll be violent to a partner later in life. But other factors play an important role. @Sydney_Uni @UNSW
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The way someone forms emotional bonds with their caregivers as a child can increase the risk they’ll be violent to a partner later in life. But other factors play an important role.
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Hossam and Anas should’ve been announcing the end of genocide ,celebrating the end of bloodshed. Instead, they gave their lives so the world could see the truth. Your courage, sacrifice, and voices will never be forgotten , the world is forever grateful for your truth. 🕊️
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Thank you @RuthMahalia @ConversationEDU for the opportunity to write on #DisorderedEating vs #EatingDisorders 👉 https://t.co/NxYtzlOlCJ
@NEDC_Australia @ANZAED1 @Bfoundation @edf_aust @CoRe_ED_Global @ED_Victoria @EDQ_ED
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Disordered eating doesn’t always lead to an eating disorder. But these behaviours – especially dieting – can be the first sign.
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New @Ahpra guidelines, released on Tuesday, will apply to the non-surgical cosmetic sector from September. I've discussed what these new rules will mean for @ConversationEDU. Thanks to @RuthMahalia for great editing.
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Guidelines say consultations must thoroughly assess whether a patient is suitable for a treatment. But someone under 18 can still get Botox without parental consent.
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The beloved actor says she will be receiving the best treatment available for the stage 4 cancer.
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The beloved actor says she will be receiving the best treatment available for the stage 4 cancer.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome affects many parts of the body, not just the ovaries. @MonashUni
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Polycystic ovary syndrome affects many parts of the body, not just the ovaries.
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After serving more than 130 million total meals and 26 million loaves of bread over the past 18 months, World Central Kitchen no longer has the supplies to cook meals or bake bread in Gaza. #ChefsForGaza (1/5)
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The proportion of motorcyclists in Australia's total road deaths has crept up over the last decade to one in five fatalities. @Milad_Haghani explains how they can be made safer
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Since 2015, motorbike riders have made up an increasing share of total road deaths.
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Time to make research funding an election issue - especially now as Trump claws back US research funds. My latest for @ConversationEDU
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Trump’s war on science is threatening even Australian research projects. So why does a growing pot of medical research funds remain unallocated?
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The Trump administration's cuts to science and biomedical research are already affecting Australian researchers. So why is money for this purpose sitting unused in the Medical Research Future Fund? @LRussellWolpe
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Trump’s war on science is threatening even Australian research projects. So why does a growing pot of medical research funds remain unallocated?
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Palestinian journalists hold pictures of @hossam_shbat to try to convey to a blind world that they are being targeted and murdered, one by one. 208 journalists have now been targeted and killed in the last 17 months by the occupation.
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Most oral and dental diseases are preventable, if you take proper care of your teeth and mouth. @SharmaPerio @Uni_Newcastle
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Most dental diseases are preventable – if you look after your teeth and mouth.
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The word "acid" might suggest it's harsh or makes the skin feel tight. In fact, hyaluronic acid is a hydrating ingredient that attracts water molecules – here's how it works in skincare
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Kmart recently pulled a ‘hyaluronic acid cleansing balm’ from its shelves after a teenager was hospitalised with eye pain. But hyaluronic acid itself is usually safe.
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Australian doctor in G@za describes "carnage" as surrounding bombs go off in this interview https://t.co/fxekqggkwm
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