Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Vaccines reduce long risk
COVID vaccination before infection has been linked to reduced risk of ‘Long COVID’.
PC calls for free care
The Productivity Commission has called for free early education for low-income families.
Touching upgrade for tech hands
Chinese engineers have developed a new system to allow robots to touch.
Bug fight looms despite script drop
Experts say Australia should fight harder in the war against antimicrobial resistance.
Eye transplant breaks ground
Surgeons in the US have successfully performed the world's first whole-eye and partial-face transplant.
Heat deaths seen rising
A new report warns of a potential fivefold increase in heat-related deaths by 2050.
Paramedic threats ramp
Paramedics in New South Wales (NSW) are considering serious moves in their ongoing pay dispute with the state government.
Cochlear compensation in QLD
The Queensland government has approved a $2.2 million compensation payout for nearly 100 audiology patients at Townsville University Hospital.
Sitting breaks tested
Research suggests replacing sitting with just a few minutes of moderate exercise each day significantly improves heart health.
Staff safety raised in Tasmania
Hospital staff turnover has prompted concerns about patient safety in Tasmania.
Cancer detection on economic lines
Research has revealed high early detection rates of breast cancer, but socio-economic disparities persist.
Council sales questioned
NSW Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig has expressed concerns over a potential “fire sale” of assets by Kiama Municipal Council.
DNA mixed for new monkey
Chinese researchers have successfully achieved the live birth of a chimaeric monkey, using cells from multiple embryos.
Phage tools to fight AMR
Australian researchers are seeking new ammunition for fighting ‘germ warfare’ in humans.
Synthetic genome completed
Australian researchers have created the world’s first entirely synthetic genome.
ADHD report shows issues
A Senate report urges national consistency in ADHD diagnosis and treatment.