Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has launched a nationwide ad campaign to support the cashless welfare card.
SA easing pot rules
South Australia is making it easier for doctors to prescribe medicinal cannabis.
Funding study finds huge effect
A new study shows investing in adolescent health and education brings significant economic benefit.
Mouse brain boost from human cells
In a seriously ‘mad science’ piece of research, the brains of old mice have been rejuvenated by injecting plasma from a human umbilical cord.
Weekend events take science to the street
Scientists and supporters of science will march in support of science this Saturday.
AMA calls out SA Health moves
The Australian Medical Association wants the "revolving door" leadership policy at SA Health to stop.
Antibiotic resistance raised
Australian experts say they are “deeply concerned” by the death of a woman from an antibiotic-resistant bacterium.
Measles outbreak spreads
New South Wales is facing the spectre of a measles outbreak, with 16 cases confirmed in the Sydney’s west.
Particle study shows pollution risk
New research suggests that disease from air pollution has increased in the last 25 years, and prevention measures in the most polluted countries are needed to prevent more loss of life.
Prescription deaths tipped to rise
Health experts say 800 Australians die per year from prescription pain killer overdoses, but that number could continue to rise.
Robot surgery centre launched
Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) has opened Australia’s first robotic surgery training centre.
States sorting new Safe Schools
The NSW Government has ditched the Safe Schools sexuality and gender diversity programme.
Victoria lines up Embling expansion
The Victorian Government will spend $70 million improving services for mentally ill people at risk of committing crimes.
E. coli edit for probiotic purpose
Researchers have developed a genetically-engineered probiotic to eliminate bacterial infections.
Boxing body pushes for free heads
Authorities say boxers do more to protect their heads when they are not wearing helmets.
Deep issues at NT agencies
High levels of bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment have been revealed in Northern Territory emergency services.
Heart apps to shift stroke focus
Experts say we need to change the approach to preventing strokes, and there could be an app to help.
Melioidosis rates rise in NT
A potentially fatal bacterium is on the rise in the Northern Territory.
PTSD high in Indigenous pregnancy
Around 40 per cent of rural and remote Indigenous women experience post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, according to a new study.
Herpesvirus 5 fights to stay silent
Scientists have shed light on an evolutionary arms race between the immune system and a form of herpes.