Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Australian scientists have found genes linked to a degenerative, incurable eye disease.
WHO sounds antibiotic alarm
The World Health Organisation says new antibiotics are needed to combat 12 families of dangerous bacteria.
Criminal response making ice worse
Experts say treating the ice 'epidemic' as a criminal problem rather than a health issue has made it worse.
MND marker for better tracking
A new urine test for motor neurone disease could lead to improved treatments.
Ancient DNA still makes changes
While it has been 50,000 years since the last Human-Neanderthal mating, we may still be haunted by our ancient predecessors.
Health to excise 250 staff
The federal Health Department is seeking up to 250 voluntary redundancies.
More beds for Embling
Upgrades have been announced at Melbourne’s high security mental health facility.
Drink tax push continues
Obesity experts say that if we have controls on alcohol and tobacco, we should have them on sugary drinks too.
Top marks in malaria trial
Trials of a new malaria vaccine have had some stunning results, granting 100 per cent protection for months.
Food tax backed by research
Experts say taxing bad food could bring in billions and extend the average Australian lifespan.
Adelaide flu capacity questioned
Politicians say the new Royal Adelaide Hospital (nRAH) will struggle to cope with its first winter flu season.
Experts urge action on fat
Health experts say the lack of a strong approach to the Australian obesity epidemic is ‘unacceptable’.
Nurses union seeks violence policy
Nurses are calling for the right to refuse treatment to aggressive patients.
Health buying ill-understood
Queensland Health’s purchasing practices have been slammed in a new review.
Meningococcal W response rising
Victoria has become the third Australian state to offer free meningococcal W vaccines for school students.
Pfizer decides against expansion
Pfizer say it is closing its Adelaide manufacturing plant, despite announcing plans to expand the site last year.