Wiser Healthcare is a multi-institutional collaboration, supporting evidence-based sustainable healthcare for everyone by producing and translating high-quality research.https://bsky.app/profile/wiserhealthcare.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/wiserhealthcare.bsky.social/post/3mqshf464rs2eWiser Healthcare's Chris Maher spoke with 60 Minutes Australia about a controversial implantable pain-control device, an example of low-value care with the potential for significant harms. The story airs this Sunday. Watch the promo here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2862009197091368617 Jul 2026 00:07 +0000at://did:plc:b5eaxtruexkcbmgmkbdoz6ay/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqshf464rs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/wiserhealthcare.bsky.social/post/3mo2fqxlags2kPrime Minister Anthony Albanese officially opened the new Institute for Musculoskeletal Health (IMH) building in Camperdown. Huge Congratulations to all the Wiser Healthcare Researchers who are part of IMH!🎉 https://anthonyalbanese.com.au/media-centre/opening-of-institute-for-musculoskeletal-health11 Jun 2026 23:43 +0000at://did:plc:b5eaxtruexkcbmgmkbdoz6ay/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo2fqxlags2khttps://bsky.app/profile/wiserhealthcare.bsky.social/post/3mhtoguoygc2uSee @brookenickel.bsky.social debunking misleading medical information in this great social media campaign: youtu.be/f4PC4N6xrA8 And a @australia.theguardian.com write up here: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/24/influencers-health-tests-medical-treatment-social-media-risks-explained #EvidenceNotInfluence @sydney.edu.au @sydneyhealthliteracylab.org.au More to come! https://youtu.be/f4PC4N6xrA824 Mar 2026 22:59 +0000at://did:plc:b5eaxtruexkcbmgmkbdoz6ay/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtoguoygc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/wiserhealthcare.bsky.social/post/3miwx4m62322xA world-first NUDG-ED trial address low-value care in emergency departments for low back pain, led by Wiser Healthcare Researchers Gemma Altinger, Adrian Traeger, Sweekriti Sharma, and Chris Maher, was published in #CMAJ this week. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.25159507 Apr 2026 23:37 +0000at://did:plc:b5eaxtruexkcbmgmkbdoz6ay/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwx4m62322xhttps://bsky.app/profile/wiserhealthcare.bsky.social/post/3mkjamhhxm22kPublished today in The Lancet Primary Care 36% reduction in overused pathology test combinations achieved by showing 5,900+ GPs how their ordering patterns compared to peers & guidelines DOI: 10.1016/j.lanprc.2026.100140 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanprc/article/PIIS3050-5143(26)00035-X/fulltext27 Apr 2026 23:40 +0000at://did:plc:b5eaxtruexkcbmgmkbdoz6ay/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkjamhhxm22khttps://bsky.app/profile/wiserhealthcare.bsky.social/post/3miwx4m62322xA world-first NUDG-ED trial address low-value care in emergency departments for low back pain, led by Wiser Healthcare Researchers Gemma Altinger, Adrian Traeger, Sweekriti Sharma, and Chris Maher, was published in #CMAJ this week. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.25159507 Apr 2026 23:37 +0000at://did:plc:b5eaxtruexkcbmgmkbdoz6ay/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwx4m62322xhttps://bsky.app/profile/wiserhealthcare.bsky.social/post/3mhtoguoygc2uSee @brookenickel.bsky.social debunking misleading medical information in this great social media campaign: youtu.be/f4PC4N6xrA8 And a @australia.theguardian.com write up here: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/24/influencers-health-tests-medical-treatment-social-media-risks-explained #EvidenceNotInfluence @sydney.edu.au @sydneyhealthliteracylab.org.au More to come! https://youtu.be/f4PC4N6xrA824 Mar 2026 22:59 +0000at://did:plc:b5eaxtruexkcbmgmkbdoz6ay/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtoguoygc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/wiserhealthcare.bsky.social/post/3mhcd3b7cic2tSee our fantastic expert physician and philosopher Dr Yves Saint James Aquino speak about #looksmaxxing on @7newsaustralia.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyCsSFQNT4M18 Mar 2026 01:20 +0000at://did:plc:b5eaxtruexkcbmgmkbdoz6ay/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhcd3b7cic2thttps://bsky.app/profile/wiserhealthcare.bsky.social/post/3mgc3fneqh22oPaper reports high- and low-value tests were less likely to be ordered and completed at virtual annual visits vs in-person visits, especially low-value and lab tests. Authors conclude health system tools, e.g. gap closure alerts, could better promote high-value care. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2845488?utm_source=bluesky&utm_campaign=content-shareicons&utm_content=article_engagement&utm_medium=social&utm_term=03052605 Mar 2026 05:38 +0000at://did:plc:b5eaxtruexkcbmgmkbdoz6ay/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgc3fneqh22o