Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Men are around twice as likely to receive proper treatment in an Australian hospital after a serious heart attack.
Health groups hiding money links
Experts say many consumer health organisations hide their industry sponsorship.
Hunt stops Insta spend
The federal health department will halt a scheme that has paid over $600,000 to popular Instagram users.
My Health 'opt-in' movement grows
Politicians appear to be turning against the My Health Record scheme, something both major parties have backed in the past.
New tech leads to telomere find
Australian scientists have made a ground-breaking discovery in the biology of telomeres – a major part of the aging process.
Obesity experts want more data
Obesity experts want children's height and weight to be measured every two years.
Sun study shows screen benefit
Australians who regularly use sunscreen in childhood can reduce their risk of developing melanoma by 40 per cent, new research shows.
ACEM issues access warning
Authorities say deteriorating conditions at some EDs are putting patients’ health and safety at risk.
Big data turned on health
Researchers have analysed millions of Medicare claims to gain insights into Australian general practice.
E-health opt out window opens
A three-month window for people to opt out of the My Health Record system opens today.
New insurance rules revealed
The Federal Government wants private health insurance premiums to be ranked to help consumers know what they are paying for.
US case ends in talcum payout
A jury in the US has awarded over $6 billion ($US4.7 billion) in damages to 22 women and their families after claims that asbestos in Johnson & Johnson talcum powder contributed to their ovarian cancer.
Tap contamination to continue
Brass fittings and taps that can leave lead in drinking water are being sold nationwide.
Ultrasound drug delivery tested
A trial in the UK has tested a new way to deliver chemotherapy driven by ultrasound.
Frozen food recall launched
Authorities have issued a recall of frozen vegetables due to listeria fears.
Nuclear shutdown could harm health
The shutdown of Australia’s only nuclear medicine generator could endanger patients in rural and regional areas.
Poison stats show demographic difference
New figures show poisoning remains a significant public health problem in Australia, and that it differs between age groups.
Robo-car health effects checked
A new survey has revealed some of the challenges on the way to fully-automated driving.
Some smoke risks unknown
Researchers say most people are still not aware of the full danger of smoking.
Boozy demands studied
A study of 62 men suggests drinking may make them more persistent in their demands for sex.