Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Platypus milk in antibiotic response
Researchers have replicated a platypus milk protein in their mission to create new antibiotics.
Push for PFAS action
Experts say the Federal Government’s health advice on PFAS chemicals must be changed.
STI spike in northern WA
Some sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise in Western Australia, with Aboriginal communities hit particularly hard.
Study pushes penis guidelines
An international study suggests a quarter of penis cancer sufferers do not get the recommended treatment.
Affluent areas lead non-vaccination
Sydney's richest suburbs have some of the lowest rates of child immunisation, according to a new report.
Mackay testing topical pain-relief
A Mackay hospital is testing a new drug for patients suffering from non-healing wounds.
Mosquito DNA tweaked
Researchers have edited-out a mosquito gene that could stop the transmission of malaria.
New steps to stop sepsis
About 5,000 Australians die of sepsis each year, but experts have outlined new measures to help reduce the toll.
Skin cancer risk site goes live
Researchers have developed an online test to predict the risk of developing melanoma.
Kids review finds middle ranking
Australia has been ranked in the middle of the pack among developed nations on most key measures of child wellbeing.
Funds focus on endometriosis
The Federal Government has put up $2.5 million for research to combat endometriosis.
Asbestos legacy detailed
The challenges of Australia’s asbestos legacy have been outlined in a new report.
Help coming for rural carers
The NDIA will spend about $420 million implementing the recommendations of an independent review of NDIS pricing.
Homeless help costs weighed
Providing stable housing may prove less expensive than providing health and other services to homeless people, according to new research.
NSW cuts red tape for pot scripts
New South Wales is providing the most direct access to medicinal cannabis.
Pollution savings could pay for Paris
Experts say the health benefits could outweigh the costs of implementing the Paris Climate Agreement.
Step taken toward stem cell kidneys
Australian researchers have made an important step towards making human kidneys from stem cells.
Healthy food system supported
A new survey has found the traffic light policy for canteens can make food and drinks provided in public schools healthier.
Health body raises bed concerns
Experts say a crisis is occurring in Tasmanian emergency departments.