Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
The world's largest trial of computer games for stroke rehabilitation is underway at Australian hospitals.
Rural money pushed further in hopes Docs will follow
A Government incentive scheme to get more doctors out bush has seen money go to large regional centres, depriving smaller towns, according to Assistant Health Minister Fiona Nash.
Twin tussle lands half way
Researchers say they are close to a conclusion in the Nature vs. Nurture debate – and it appears to be a draw.
Self-grown helps kids' own health
A new study gives a simple way to get kids to eat more vegetables – by growing them.
Ice ad made twice, confusingly
The Federal Government has been criticised and questioned after it paid for the same anti-ice advertisement to be made twice, 8 years apart.
Coal giant draws long bow in Ebola claim
The world’s largest private coal company has been accused of promoting itself in Ebola-ravaged Africa, claiming that fossil fuel is a solution to global poverty.
Macfarlane moves research into favoured fields
The Federal Government has acknowledged that Co-operative Research Centres earn more than they cost, but will cut funding to them anyway.
New study plots previously missed PTSD risk
An Australian study says early childhood is a key time to build resilience against post-traumatic stress.
Fiskville findings could set up better system
A parliamentary inquiry is looking at claims that lives were put in danger at the Fiskville fire-fighters training centre in Victoria, after reports of a cancer cluster among former workers.
Head sensors to judge concussion risk
Rugby players are helping researchers understand the repercussions of concussion.
Abbott backs new school despite doctors' diagnosis
The Federal Government has backed plans for a new medical school in Perth, but the Australian Medical Association (AMA) is not enthused.
Arthritis strikes one in seven
New data shows that about 1 in every 7 people in Australia report having some form of arthritis.
Co-payment back in slightly adjusted form
Doctors say the Federal Government is trying to introduce a GP co-payment by stealth.
Expert says Ebola will linger
An Australian expert says the Ebola epidemic has thrown the spotlight on the shortage of health care workers in Africa, with many countries facing major challenges to rebuild.
Zero tolerance claims in DCS sackings
The WA Government is facing some heat after it revealed 13 Disability Services Commission (DSC) staff were stood down or sacked in just four months.
Addiction stats put big-drinking locals on show
The first ever comprehensive report on global addictions has revealed Australians smoke less tobacco and drink less alcohol than the British, and we take more illicit drugs too.
Research sees big hit with hint of sweetness
Research money has been re-jigged in the latest federal budget.
Alleged assault just the latest in dangerous job
An alleged assault on the weekend shows why paramedics still have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country.
Beyondblue takes mental messages out West
Beyondblue is taking its mental health services on the road, offering help to thousands of miners in Western Australia's Pilbara.
New money to boost drug stockpiles
The Federal Government has put aside a $100 million fund to respond to a future health crisis caused by a natural disaster or terrorist attack.
Feet stamped, fists raised at Federal inaction
This week’s Federal Government budget launch could be hampered by vocal protests from unionised government workers across many sectors.