Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
A new report has revealed the high costs for privately insured women with breast cancer.
UK edits embryos
Researchers in the UK have used CRISPR gene editing on an embryo for the first time.
CBA sells insurance arm
The Commonwealth Bank has sold its insurance business CommInsure Life for $3.8 billion.
Concern over slow AI for NDIS
Progress has slowed on plans for artificial intelligence to help users navigate the NDIS.
IBAC uncovers Ambo's drug use
The Victorian corruption watchdog says illicit drug use is "likely" to be widespread among the state's ambulance service.
Immune-alcohol link tested
Australian researchers say there may be a link between the brain's immune system and the desire to drink alcohol.
Local tech used for 3D-printed bone
Queensland researchers have seen their work realised in the form of a 3D-printed shin bone.
New Medicare numbers issued
The Department of Human Services has issued new Medicare numbers after it was revealed they were being sold online.
Petri brain for Parkinson's studies
Parkinson’s therapies could soon target an individual’s own unique brain, with a new technique developed by Australian researchers.
Carb control could help malaria vaccine
Carbohydrates could be the key to a successful malaria vaccine.
Coroner calls for Champix warning
A coroner has recommended a warning label for the quit-smoking drug Champix.
Death data shows top killers
The Global Burden of Disease study (GBD) has been used to make global estimates for the state of the world’s health.
Call to recognise 'net addiction
Pathological internet addiction should be recognised as a disorder needing treatment, an Australian expert says.
Back pain could be bodily defence
Almost everyone has some kind of back pain, and new research suggests it may actually be a defence mechanism.
HPV jab improved
Doctors say a new vaccine will be an important weapon in the fight to protect women against cervical cancer.
New guidelines to catch more autism
Experts have drafted new national guidelines to help diagnose people with autism.
New tool for deep view of mind's molecules
A new tool for imaging life at the nanoscale - developed in Australia - could provide new insights into the molecules involved in neuro-degenerative diseases.
Tassie child workers walk off
Tasmanian child protection workers have walked off the job to protest allegedly heartless conditions.