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The growing elderly population and its associated disease burden are adding to the economic challenges faced by the Australian government, according to a report by GlobalData. The healthcare challenges facing Australia's federal and state governments are similar to those confronting governments in Canada.

Check out our review of recent medical stories in the media. This week includes: Promoting C-sections as valid choice for moms-to-be, a doctor goes the distance for Port Colborne hospital, the rewards of being a small town doctor in Nelson, B.C., and Circumcision of young boys banned by German court.