Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
A NSW parliamentary inquiry has heard of the health consequences of lead, gold, silver, and zinc mining operations.
Pharmacy boost tested
Pharmacists are being given new powers in an effort to assist Tasmanian aged care.
Commissioner speaks on ignored talks
The chair of a Royal Commission has urged action on Defence and veteran suicide.
'Human' kidney grown in pig
Researchers have grown ‘humanised’ kidneys inside pigs using human embryonic stem cells.
Thin bug killer scores well
Australian researchers have invented a nano-thin superbug-slaying material.
Contraceptive clot risk studied
Painkillers and hormonal contraception have been linked to a raised blood clot risk.
Cops prepped for drug change
ACT police are being put through an attitudinal shift ahead of drug decriminalisation.
Life-saving access studied
New research shows immediate access to hormone therapy can save trans lives.
NSW maternity group created
A new advisory group has been created to address maternity care concerns in NSW.
Pig kidney breaks record
A genetically modified pig kidney has been functioning successfully in a human for more than a month.
Head knock report released
The Senate has issued a report from its inquiry into concussions and repeated head trauma in sports.
Paper straw PFAS checked
Researchers have discovered that many so-called ‘eco-friendly’ paper straws contain poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
'Brain fog' signs spotted
Researchers in the UK have identified two blood biomarkers that could serve as early indicators of cognitive deficits in COVID-19 patients.
Blood drug used for HIV
An existing blood cancer drug is demonstrating the potential to target dormant HIV cells.
New site to support carers
A new website has been created to support non-professional carers of terminally ill individuals.
Protein theory backed
A new paper sheds light on the Protein Leverage Hypothesis, originally proposed by Australian experts in 2005.
Brain links boosted
Researchers have shattered records for the speed of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs).
Brain worm breaks ground
An Australian woman has become the first known human to be infected with a parasitic roundworm linked to ...