Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
A new survey finds 80 per cent of Newstart recipients have to skip meals.
Smoking laws applauded
Australia has been named as a ‘best practice’ country when it comes to smoking laws.
Genetics tops retraction stats
Genetics papers are being retracted at a rate 8 times higher than any other life sciences, due to an increase in copycats.
QLD health tech hindered
An attempt to rollout a digital health system in Queensland has hit another snag.
'Death spiral' denied
The Health Minister says current measures are enough to counteract a private health system “death spiral”.
Pharmacy missteps studied
A new study has raised concerns that many pharmacies are not adhering to drug-dispensing guidelines.
Rights linked to population health
Nations with stronger women's rights appear to have better health and faster population growth.
Health strike to hit NSW
Thousands of NSW health workers will strike next month, demanding better security after a spike in violent attacks.
Anorexia genes uncovered
Australian researchers have helped identify genes associated with anorexia.
Autism study shows early effect
A pre-emptive intervention for babies with early signs of autism appears successful.
Scans show parenting predecessors
New research has uncovered the parenting habits of one of our earliest ancestors.
Elderly drug use increases
Over a million Australians above the age of 70 are taking more than 5 medicines a day, research shows.
Melbourne drug room expanded
The Victorian Government is expanding Melbourne’s safe injecting room trial.
NDIS sex therapy questioned
Advocacy groups want the National Disability Insurance Scheme to pay for sexual services.
New work mental health guidelines
New Australian guidelines have been issued for the diagnosis and management of work-related mental health conditions.
Push for medical re-use
Insiders say there is a “devastating” level of waste being produced within Australia's healthcare industry.