Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
A new study finds hospital toilets are hoarding harmful bugs, and men's are worse than women's.
Hormone support studied
A long-term study updates the understanding of hormone therapy for postmenopausal women.
Hospital spread stats emerge
Thousands of patients have contracted COVID-19 in Victorian public hospitals over the past two years, data shows.
Millions saved in vaccine age
A global study has reviewed the global, life-saving impact of vaccines.
More health leave for QLD PS
Queensland is introducing reproductive health leave for public sector workers.
Probe launched on newborn concern
Reports of newborn removals at public birthing hospitals have triggered a state review.
Funds flow to leaving scheme
The Federal Government has announced its new, $925 million Leaving Violence Program (LVP).
COVID guidelines reviewed
New research finds most national COVID-19 treatment guidelines recommend treatments that do not work.
Fines tightened for emergency attacks
Queensland is looking at tougher penalties for people who ram emergency services vehicles.
Gender split in doc's results
Medical patients might be less likely to die if their doctor is female.
Hydromorphone trial backed
Hydromorphone, a potent synthetic opioid, is a central element of Victoria’s new drug strategy.
Mental health leader resigns
The chair of Mental Health Australia has resigned citing profound disappointment with the Albanese government's ...
Senate seeks COVID probe
Political will could see Australia avoid learning lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Detention report calls for change
The AHRC has called for an overhaul of Australia’s immigration detention system.
Cannabis gaps surveyed
Experts have described medicinal marijuana as the “Wild West” of Australian healthcare.
Lockdown effect seen in social work
New research looks at the stress, demand and pressure for social workers in Melbourne’s COVID-19 lockdown.
Mushroom effects checked
Experts have investigated the negatives of taking shroomies for the gloomys.
Pharmacists to drive vax boost
Pharmacists will soon be able to administer vaccines directly in aged care and disability homes.