Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
US researchers have come up with a simple blood test that can predict the delivery date of pregnant women.
Hospital solar to help health bills
A NSW hospital is installing what will be the largest rooftop solar panel system on any healthcare facility in the country.
NSW bans abortion protests
NSW Parliament has passed a bill to ban protesters from outside abortion clinics.
Studies plot colorectal roles
Research suggests nurses lcan ead the charge when it comes to tracking colorectal cancer.
School jab policies questioned
A vaccination researcher says 'no jab no play' policies could see kids punished for the actions of their parents.
Powdered broccoli on path to less waste
CSIRO is trying to reduce food waste by adding broccoli to coffee.
Insurance merger dies down
Western Australia's HBF has pulled out of a planned merger with health fund HCF.
NDIS expert wants new money
A former leader of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has joined call for a funding overhaul.
Screens to shield ramped ER
Temporary fencing will be set up at the Royal Adelaide Hospital’s ambulance bay to shield patients being treated outside.
Studies question chemo needs
New studies suggest some people with breast and lung cancers could forgo chemotherapy and still live longer.
Hunt sorry for swearing at mayor
Health Minister Greg Hunt has apologised for verbally assaulting Katherine Mayor Fay Miller.
AI wins cancer-spotting test
An artificial intelligence system has beat experienced dermatologists at diagnosing skin cancer.
Study probes supplement success
Scientists say there is no evidence that vitamin or mineral pills protect against or help to treat heart disease.
'Gluten-free' claims tested
A review has found significant levels of gluten in products labelled ‘gluten free’.
'Low risk' cancers slip through cracks
Experts say men diagnosed with ‘low risk’ prostate cancer are not being followed up properly.
Gut probes getting better
Researchers are testing swallowable devices that can monitor gut health in real time.
Food labels could change habits
New research suggests graphic cigarette-style warnings on junk food packaging would be a good deterrent to consumers when deciding what to eat.
Health app for teens revealed
A new program launched this week aims to improve young people’s unhealthy lifestyle behaviours.
Asthma origin uncovered
Australian researchers have studied the link between severe respiratory infection and the development of asthma.