Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Experts say obese people face particular risks staying overnight at small hospitals.
Cat bug cut off
Australian researchers say a parasite from cats may actually change a person’s brain.
Obese IVF rejection questioned
Reproductive medicine experts say there can be an element of ‘fat-shaming’ in IVF.
BCA says services set to suffer
The BCA says serious budget repair is needed to avoid big cuts to social services and living standards.
Early touch affects the brain
Research has shown the importance of human contact for babies in the first days of their lives.
DNA map shows ancient moves
An advanced DNA project has mapped the connection to country of Indigenous Australians.
FOI reveals NDIS chaos
Documents obtained under freedom-of-information show almost no-one was ready when the nationwide NDIS rollout began.
PM pushes vaccines nationwide
The Federal Government wants to ban unvaccinated children from childcare centres.
Survey shows acupuncture spike
Research shows Australian women are strongly connecting with the ancient remedies of Chinese medicine and acupuncture.
IBAC hits Bendigo corruption
The head of Bendigo Health used the organisation's employees to do unpaid work on his wife’s properties.
Sprinting studied for cell health
Research from the US says the benefits of high intensity interval training (HIIT) reach right down to the cells.
Senator's claims labelled dangerous
The medical community has condemned dangerous comments by a federal senator.
Ambos struggle with spurious calls
Victoria’s Triple-0 service is struggling to cope with the 95,000 unnecessary calls it receives each year.
PMH at breaking point
The Australian Medical Association has called for new management at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH).
Specialist fee range reviewed
A new report highlights the massive differences between fees charged by medical specialists.
UK allows embryo editing
UK scientists have gained regulatory approval to genetically modify human embryos.
Foetal alcohol high behind bars
A new report says one in three people in WA youth detention suffers from foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
3D-printed sternum success
A British man has been implanted with a 3D-printed titanium sternum made by CSIRO.