Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Researchers have used stem cells to restore function in a monkey model of Parkinson’s disease.
Tents to keep old hospital in good health
The new Adelaide hospital is officially open, and the SA Government has some interesting ideas for the old site.
NDIS rates cause concern
Remote area disability services say they cannot afford to charge rates mandated by the NDIS.
Prescription injections rising
There has been a shift among injecting drug users towards prescription meds.
Stroke help from brain link reported
Stroke patients could improve motor function by connecting brain their signals with a computer.
Medicare card response slammed
The response to revelations that Medicare card details are being sold online has been labelled “contemptible”.
Stay in school for heart health
A new study links staying in school with a lower risk of heart disease.
Telethon reveals trans trials
Trans kids are at much higher risk for suicide and are approximately 10 times more likely ...
Drug test trial questioned
The Federal Government is planning random drug tests for welfare recipients ...
Carb-heavy diets decried
A study of over 100,000 people suggests a high fat diet is less dangerous than high carbohydrates.
Scramble to fix psych loss
Authorities say safety of trainee psychiatrists and patients was behind the decision to suspend the Royal Hobart Hospital's training accreditation.
Anti-vax docs called out
A small group of Melbourne doctors have been accused of helping families dodge ‘No Jab, No Play’ laws.
Free jabs for WA teens
The WA Government is responding to an outbreak of W-strain meningococcal by offering free vaccination to teenagers.
Gut bugs could influence anxiety
Animal studies have uncovered a potential link between gut bacteria and anxiety.
Mishearing making care harder
Two in five older people report having misheard a doctor or nurse in a clinic or hospital setting, according to a new study.
Pill could make quitting harder
A new study suggests being on the pill could make nicotine withdrawals worse.
Steroid spike highlighted
SA Health says there has been a threefold increase in people being admitted to hospital due to black market products packaged as anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS).
Vaccine messaging assessed
New research suggests it is hard to promote the success of vaccination, but easy to scare mothers with the risks.