Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
A new study has looked at just how much of our useful, natural microbes are destroyed by antibiotics.
Big result from home-grown anti-cancer algae
Australian scientists have genetically-engineered algae for a promising new a cancer treatment.
Big spend to boost life-saving studies
Over $600 million has been dropped on Australia’s world-leading researchers in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants.
Experts to aid amorousness for all
Australia’s disability support systems need to help people with disability to have active sex lives, and a new Victorian project could be the first step.
Miners creating cannabis economy
A successful trial of new farming techniques on Christmas Island could see it become Australia’s cannabis capital.
NT doctors call for end of open speeds
A large section of the Northern Territory’s medical community is calling for the end of open speed limits.
Young mind's top finds rewarded
An up-and-coming Australian medical researcher has been recognised for her work in improving gene therapy for Cystic Fibrosis.
Hookworms could ease coeliac suffering
Extremely positive early results are leading researchers to intentionally infect coeliacs with worms.
New tests of ketamine for depression
The Federal Government has put up $2 million to fund trials using the drug ketamine to treat depression.
Dodgy feelings haunt antidepressants
Nearly 30 years after the introduction of Prozac, people diagnosed with depression are still questioning the legitimacy of antidepressants.
Ley looking for health cover band-aid
The Federal Health Minister says consumers are not getting value for money from their health insurance policies, and conditions should be changed.
NSW Ambos sit to fix insurance switch
New South Wales paramedics are facing the State Government at the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) amid a dispute about death and disability payouts.
Rare cancer response sorely lacking
A renowned cancer expert says we need a different approach to finding treatments for rare cancers.
Robb defends full TPP text, now revealed
The full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has been released, causing Australian Trade Minister Andrew Robb to tell everyone to calm down.
ACT ESA brings big guns to the table
The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) is bringing in new people amid moves to reform its structure.
Huge HIV effort connects top experts
Researchers from over 20 international institutions have announced a joint initiative to accelerate the search for an effective HIV vaccine.
Wandering DNA with cellular swagger
Researchers have made a robot out of DNA that could one day wander the body hunting for cancer.
Multi-million payback after Medicare misuse
Doctors have been ordered to repay more than $4 million worth of benefits, following a report into rampant Medicare rorting.
New job to keep mental health in state's mind
South Australia has appointed a top-ranking health expert as its first mental health commissioner, but the position may not last.
Novel molecules could be key to TB
Australian scientists have discovered a potential new treatment for tuberculosis, a disease rapidly gaining resistance against current medical therapies.
Stem cells stamped into new bone breakthrough
West Australian researchers are using stem cells and 3D-printers to regrow parts of patients’ skulls.