Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
A case study on ketamine highlights the persistent obstacles preventing individuals with treatment-resistant depression from accessing the treatment.
MyMedicare lands
The Australian government has launched MyMedicare, a voluntary patient registration scheme aimed ...
Tongue study shows issues
Eyes may be the window to the soul, but the tongue tells more about a person’s health.
AMR flows outlined
Analysts have raised concern about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in water sources.
Study compares heat risks
A study has compared the heat risks of indoor service and outdoor maintenance work.
Fertility needs detailed
Global experts have called for urgent actions to address declining male fertility.
Sepsis shot shows strength
A promising new sepsis treatment has moved to the next phase of human trials.
Council scraps tooth help
Fluoride will no longer be added to the water in the Central Highlands Regional Council area.
AMR flushed out
A new study of wastewater samples from aged care and retirement homes in Adelaide has uncovered worrying signs of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Early Parkinson's spotted
Australian researchers have shown it is possible to detect signs of Parkinson’s disease 20-30 years before symptoms appear.
Modified chooks resist flu
Gene editing offers potential for creating chickens with resistance to avian influenza.
Synchronised listening studied
Research suggests people’s bodies physically synchronise when attending a concert.
Hair loss cancer link checked
Researchers have looked at why people with hair loss are more susceptible to deadly skin cancers.
Incidental help tracked
A new study looks at the health benefits of short bouts of incidental activity in daily life.
Sexism blocks paramedic reports
New research shows reporting sexism is difficult for paramedics, and outcomes are often “inadequate”.
Shingles vaccine updated
Starting November 1, a new and highly effective shingles vaccine will be available free of charge for ...
Fukushima study finds link
Low-dose radiation exposure in Fukushima has been linked to increased diabetes risk.
Same-sex prevalence probed
New research seeks to explain the frequent evolution of same-sex behaviour.
Hospitals test safety hotline
Hospitals in Queensland will soon test a new hotline for escalating safety concerns.