Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Researchers have grown a complete, live, functioning limb in the lab.
Arthritis find prompts hope of better help
Researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a rheumatoid arthritis treatment that targets the underlying cause of the disease.
Drug deals going digital
A new survey says more people are looking online for cheap prices on drugs like ecstasy and cocaine.
Enzyme expected to help dodge blood-thinners
Australian researchers have discovered a blood-clotting enzyme that could allow heart attack and stroke patients to avoid potentially risky drugs like Warfarin and aspirin.
Medicare reform crew revealed
The Federal Government has announced who will be in charge of designing a cheaper, smaller Medicare.
MERS makes waves in Asian nations
South Korea has vowed to go “all out” in its response to the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus, after recording the sixth death.
Planning starts on new heart hub
The Victorian Government has put up $15 million to get the ball rolling on a $350 million specialised heart hospital at Monash University.
Tassie graduates struggle to stay
A new report says 60 per cent of Tasmanian nursing graduates cannot get jobs.
New leaks show Australia seeks massive deregulation
WikiLeaks has released more information on Australia’s secret trade dealings.
Cerebral palsy finding as cause for change
Australian researchers have discovered that cerebral palsy has an even stronger genetic basis than previously thought.
Xenophon gets heavy on anthrax tour
Senator Nick Xenophon says the Federal Government needs to investigate and explain how a US military lab was able to send live anthrax to Australia.
Experts back emission cuts for kids
A health expert and former Australian of the Year says the health effects of climate change on children have been “grossly neglected”.
Fundraising to find next level of toilet talk
In a crowded sea of disease awareness campaigns it can be difficult to get important messages out, especially when they are on a topic many consider taboo – poo.
Health sector guidelines to fight domestic violence
The AMA has launched a new resource to help doctors assist victims of family violence.
Homemade bio-sensors bring great promise
Citizen science and biological education have a new tool in their arsenal, made of objects most people already own.
Teen drinking Facebook link works both ways
Social media is a cause and a solution to young people's binge drinking habits, according to new research.
Legionnaire's scare down-played
Queensland health officials have confirmed that Legionella was found in the Hervey Bay Hospital water supply, but says there is a 'very low risk' of an outbreak.
Sydney deal puts mysticism under microscope
Natural health giant Blackmores has donated $1.3 million for research on complementary medicine at the University of Sydney.
Health hurts workers at high rate
A new OHS survey shows why the health sector is one of the most dangerous places to work.
Bugs blamed for breathing diseases
A new study says bacteria colonising the airways of infants can increase their risk of respiratory illness and asthma.
Poor tech choice plagued QLD Health pay
Former Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has admitted the Queensland Government bought the wrong system to run its $1.2 billion health payroll, leading to a long-running and expensive debacle.