Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Victoria could put attacks on emergency service workers in the same category as murder and rape.
PFAS checks expanded in SA
The Defence Department says it will widen its probe into the spread of PFAS chemicals in Adelaide.
Blood pressure awareness warning
New studies say more than a third of people have high blood pressure but many are unaware they have it.
Charges considered for "gay conversion"
Victoria may start prosecuting practitioners of so-called “gay conversion therapy”.
End of life options reviewed
Australian experts have looked at ways to reduce non-beneficial treatment at the end of life.
Health studies getting tech edge
The Department of Health is looking at new ways to allow scientists to collaborate on public health research, using blockchain encryption.
Senate reports on climate threat
A Senate inquiry has dubbed climate change a “current and existential national security risk” to Australia.
Study slams surgical training
Australian women could be undergoing unnecessarily invasive hysterectomies due to a lack of surgical skills among gynaecologists.
Regional parents get remote help
NSW is running a trial that gives parents in regional and rural areas access to specialised support services for severe behavioural problems in young children.
Outrage over paramedic assault ruling
The Victorian Government is considering new measures to protect paramedics.
Sea snail memories swapped
Scientists have taken memories from one sea snail and injected them into another.
Computer learns to move like mammals
Scientists have built a computer system modelled on the human brain, which learned to navigate like a mammal.
Experts improve BCI learning
Swiss researchers say they improved the method for training brain-computer interfaces.
Health budget outlined
The new Federal Budget includes significant spending on health in rural areas.
Budget brings STEM boost
This week’s federal Budget includes a range of funding for universities and research infrastructure.
Panel denies PFAS risks
An expert panel has found there is limited or no evidence to link exposure to PFAS chemicals with human disease.
Soldier study spots dementia link
A study of over 350,000 US soldiers has linked traumatic brain injury with an increased risk of dementia.