Archived News for Health Sector Professionals

A study from the US suggests children can be prompted to consume more unhealthy foods by seeing plump cartoon characters.

Tassie paramedics pushed to brink

Tasmania’s Opposition is sounding an alarm about the conditions imposed on the state’s paramedics.

Local gaming orb turns globe-trotter

An odd looking but very useful Australian invention is touring the world.

Study spots phone risk in health

A Tasmanian study has revealed that doctors and nurses who regularly share mobile phones in hospital wards could be putting their patients at risk, by spreading disease and infections.

Antibiotic centre to re-check old allergies

Victoria has opened its first antibiotic allergy testing centre, which is set to provide patients at high risk of infection access to more potent and effective drugs.

Barrett Centre closure to face commission

A commission of inquiry will investigate the former Queensland LNP government's closure of the Barrett Adolescent Centre in Brisbane, and the subsequent deaths of three high-risk teenagers.

Disability pride on new level in New York

Thousands of people have marched in New York’s first Disability Pride Parade.

Fiona Stanley shut-down slammed by AMA

The Australian Medical Association says the situation at Perth's Fiona Stanley Hospital on the weekend was unacceptable, as hot water and central heating were shut off during repairs.

Owler to detail health issues and improvements

AMA President Professor Brian Owler says he will soon set out priorities to strengthen the Australian health system, helping it cope with growing demand.

Unsigned PHN contracts could leave big gaps

There are claims this week that mental health patients in rural and regional areas could wait months to see psychologists, due to problems with the Government's new Primary Health Networks (PHNs).

Next cell step starts with new find

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have discovered a new method for culturing stem cells that allows the highly therapeutic cells to grow faster and stronger.

Study swims in Sydney's drug-laden waters

Researchers have found significant levels of prescription drugs in water samples from Sydney Harbour.

Blind hike tests tech limits

A group of blind hikers has crossed a French mountain range in a bold test of a new GPS system.

Experts push for party drug to cross over

A Melbourne pharmacist and a leading doctor have called for serious conversation about legalising and regulating currently illicit narcotics.

MERS making moves in Asia

The Philippines has confirmed its second case of the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus, which is popping up on a small scale throughout the region.

Cost of living pushes more to the margin

Research shows one in seven New South Wales children are now living in poverty.

Sigma's sweet plan fails, drug bosses plead guilty

Two former Sigma Pharmaceuticals executives have pleaded guilty to falsifying accounts to inflate profits.

AMA warns of crystal distraction

Authorities say Tasmanian healthcare will become a laughing stock if the interim chief executive of the new Tasmanian Health Service (THS) keeps her role.

Bi-partisan silence law meets loud opposition

A group of 40 former health workers contracted to work in immigration detention facilities have dared the Federal Government to charge them for reporting abuse and mistreatment.

Fiona Stanley uniforms spark staff stoush

Compulsory uniforms at Perth's Fiona Stanley Hospital have created problems for almost everyone that wears them, according to the Health Services Union (HSU).