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The Medical Journal of Australia has decided to dedicate its final issue of the year to planetary health, exploring the connection between human health and the earth's natural systems. The issue emphasizes the importance of global cooperation and advocacy efforts in addressing planetary health priorities, as well as the need for environmentally sustainable health practices. The journal also acknowledges the contributions of the medical community and provides statistics on the manuscripts received and accepted throughout the year. The editorial concludes by emphasizing the journal's commitment to advocating for health in society. [Extracted from the article]

The Medical Journal of Australia has partnered with the Lowitja Institute, Australia's national Aboriginal Community Controlled Research Institute, to release a special issue focused on Indigenous knowledges. The collaboration aims to address the lack of Indigenous perspectives in health research and publishing practices. The special issue features 12 articles that cover a range of topics related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing. The journal acknowledges the need to cede power and decision-making to Indigenous experts in order to improve ethical publishing practices and promote meaningful change in Indigenous health. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on health, social systems, and political systems in Australia. It highlights three key areas of concern. Firstly, there has been an increase in parental misconceptions about childhood vaccinations, leading to vaccine hesitancy and decreased vaccination coverage. This emphasizes the need for health institutions to rebuild trust with communities. Secondly, the widespread adoption of telehealth services during the pandemic has had unintended negative consequences, particularly in rural and remote areas, where it can mask the need for long-term investment in infrastructure and the rural health workforce. Lastly, COVID-19 continues to cause significant morbidity and mortality in Australia, with vaccination being associated with lower risk of severe outcomes. The study emphasizes the importance of supporting COVID-19 vaccination uptake in the community. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the Lancet Commission on tuberculosis, which aims to eradicate the tuberculosis disease. It outlines the recommendations of the commission, which include formulation of new strategies for addressing the burden of the disease, creation of an environment for ending the disease and prioritizing on investments in research and development for the disease's eradication. It also outlines the cost effectiveness and benefits of investments for tuberculosis control.

The article reports a study on the dental remains discovered at the newly dug up Fuyan Cave in Daoxian County, China as of December 2015. The human teeth were found to be around 80,000-120,000 years old based on zoological and geological evidence. In the study, W. Liu and colleagues showed that the Daoxian fossils resembled that of Europeans rather than African or Asian late Pleistocene specimens.

The article discusses research on the drosophila melanogaster and references the study "Fruit flies diversify their offspring in response to parasite infection," by N. D. Singh and colleagues in the 2015 issue of the journal "Science." The findings revealed the ability of animals in altering their offspring's genetic variability in response to the pathogens.