Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
West Australian Health Minister Kim Hames has responded to public pressure, and says the maternity unit at Perth’s Bentley Hospital will stay open.
Tech science seeks out virtual risks
Virtual reality will soon be a big part of many people’s lives, but little is known about the possible psychological effect of life in a false world.
Truth hindered by secret probes
The South Australian Opposition says incidents in the South Australian health system are the subject of secret inquiries outside the reach of the coroner's court.
Teachers warn of counselors' reduction
The New South Wales Teachers Federation says the State Government is watering down the qualifications required to be a school counsellor.
Constant heart-watch comes closer
Methods for measuring blood pressure have not changed much in the last 100 years, but researchers at Monash University say they are set to revolutionise the scene.
Silo study finds separate benefits
There is a big push to break down the ‘silos’ in science, but new research suggests it is possible to go too far.
Major industries must move with machines
As robots take on more human abilities, a new report on the future of the workforce has been released.
Pancreatic split for targeted treatments
New research has provided a big step forward in the way we understand pancreatic cancer, or rather, cancers.
Pill testing to prevent festival deaths
Doctors and addiction experts will conduct pill testing at NSW festivals, with or without the support of the Government.
Reports start after staff caught snooping
South Australian Health Minister Jack Snelling has unveiled a range of changes in response to health staff caught snooping on patient records.
Tech-heads inspect WA hospital woes
Tech experts have reviewed the botched handling of WA’s hospital digitisation program.
Anti-Safe-Schools brigade growing
The Prime Minister is under more pressure from the Neolithic faction of the LNP.
Anti-animal-torture bill expected
Labor is preparing a bill that would ban animal testing for cosmetics in Australia.
Hospital hand-wash effects checked
An official review has found the national hospital hand-washing campaign to be effective, but quite expensive.
Local sites labour with overseas asbestos
Authorities say asbestos is still being used on Australian building sites.
Asha shifted while medics urge moral response
A baby at the centre of a passionate immigration policy fight has been transferred to community detention.
Experts warn of pre-diabetic diet gain
Eating a so-called ‘paleo diet’ might lead to rapid weight gain with particular risks for diabetics, one study suggests.
Hospital death sees tools-down in SA
Workers have walked off site after man was fatally crushed in a scissor lift at the Royal Adelaide Hospital site.
Ancient teaching suggests innate lean
Researchers have used a small-scale and very specific study to suggest teaching is an innate human behaviour.
Concern raised as jab rates drop
New figures show Australia is slacking off on immunisation, and could be putting people at risk.
Cancer cell switch brings striking results
Excitement is rising around a new cancer treatment that uses a patient’s own cells.