Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Anthropologists say that the voices heard by schizophrenics are shaped by their environments.
ACT asbestos plague grows
ACT Health has confirmed two cases of lung cancer appear to be linked to asbestos insulation.
AIDS future viewed through smoke of senseless attack
The AIDS 2014 conference started under a dark cloud in Melbourne.
Better balance found for DNA's role in autism
Nearly 60 per cent of the risk of developing autism is genetic and most of that risk is caused by common, inherited variant genes that are in individuals without the disorder, according to a new study.
Budget cuts at terrible time could condemn many
Budget cuts could be deadly, as the World Health Organization struggles to stem outbreaks with fewer resources.
DNA's life detailed in epigenetic tale of a single cell
Researchers in the UK have developed a powerful new technique to show how the environment affects our DNA.
Excellent air brings wood-fired warning
A new Environment Protection Authority (EPA) report says Canberra's air quality is excellent, but the city’s love of wood smoke heaters continues to push up pollution.
Health hampered by benefits for friends
A damning Integrity Commission investigation into nepotism within Tasmania's hospital system continues to take names.
Organic gas traps could pull new industry from thin air
Tiny organic cages could be used to extract rare, valuable and sometimes deadly gases from the air.
Star-gazing gives new view on cancer
Researchers have looked to alien life-forms for a potentially revolutionary new view of cancer.
Extra fee could add hours in ED
A team of researchers across Australian universities say the proposed $7 GP co-payment would have a profound effect on hospital emergency departments.
Firing finding shows bosses should be mentally mindful
A Fair Work finding has shown the importance of big businesses looking after their employees’ mental health as much as their physical safety.
Global team sees success in trial for blind help
Tests are looking positive for a new drug to treat a form of childhood blindness.
Minister beams on waiting list drop
Many patients still wait up to two years for treatment, but the Queensland Health Minister says the state’s dental waiting list is the best it has been in years.
Transplants transposed for better digital help
The Health Department has launched a national clinical information system to enhance organ and tissue donation processes in Australian hospitals.
Week of war on diabetic front
This week is National Diabetes Week, and this year’s campaign will focus on awareness and prevention of type 2 diabetes.
Memory gives universal brain boost
No matter the language or socio-economic class, a new study shows memory is the key to learning.
Pregnancy at the push of a button
A new device could let women turn their fertility on and off at will.
Intestines bloom in light of new finding
Researchers have mapped 500 previously unknown microorganisms and 800 new bacterial viruses in the human intestine.
Newest knowledge bundled-up in menopause resource
Australian researchers have put together a toolkit for diagnosing menopause.
Strikes start as healthy discontent spreads
Western Australian health workers will walk off the job from next week, launching industrial action after the State Government failed to make a new pay offer.