Prof Lauren Ball

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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland

Lauren’s vision is for all Australians to be supported by a health care system that allows them to reach their full potential in life. Lauren has an international reputation for improving health care by creating knowledge, translating it into real-life scenarios, and evaluating improvements for people, providers, and funders. Her work spans general practice, community care, aged care, allied health, workforce development, digital health, and population health.

Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it’s making a comeback

Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy - as well as Australian doctors.

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Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you $160 a fortnight

A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money.

Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you $160 a fortnight

A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money.

By Emily Burch, Prof Lauren Ball

Clinical Articles

Public health

Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it’s making a comeback

Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy - as well as Australian doctors.

By Prof Lauren Ball

Clinical Articles

Diet and nutrition, Lifestyle, Public health

Prof Lauren Ball

Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland

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Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it’s making a comeback

Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy - as well as Australian doctors.

Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you $160 a fortnight

A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money.

Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you $160 a fortnight

A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money.

Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it’s making a comeback

Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy - as well as Australian doctors.

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Cardiac Electrophysiologist; The Royal Adelaide Hospital; Clinical Professor, The University of Adelaide

Hear the latest evidence-based management options for POTS - a common, yet poorly recognised and misunderstood autonomic dysfunction condition in our community. Join Prof Dennis Lau for an update on POTS, who is at risk, presenting symptoms and how it can be diagnosed in the primary care setting.

Prof Lauren Ball

Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland

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Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it’s making a comeback

Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy - as well as Australian doctors.

Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you $160 a fortnight

A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money.

Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you $160 a fortnight

A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money.

Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it’s making a comeback

Doctors in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy - as well as Australian doctors.

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Last chance - $155 special ends midnight Sunday!

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Upcoming Healthed Webcast

POTS – What You Need to Know

Tuesday 17th February, 7pm - 9pm AEDT

Speaker

Prof Dennis Lau

Cardiac Electrophysiologist; The Royal Adelaide Hospital; Clinical Professor, The University of Adelaide

Hear the latest evidence-based management options for POTS - a common, yet poorly recognised and misunderstood autonomic dysfunction condition in our community. Join Prof Dennis Lau for an update on POTS, who is at risk, presenting symptoms and how it can be diagnosed in the primary care setting.