Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
An Australian team has presented new findings on the success of revision arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery at a special orthopaedic society meeting in the US.
Science spies rapid radioactive mechanism for genetic resistance
Genetic researchers have caused a bacterium to evolve a resistance to radiation damage, highlighting the mechanisms that make it possible.
Sparks fly from friction to power the future
New developments could see the end of giant coal, gas or nuclear turbines, and the rise of electricity gathered by simple movement and friction.
Tablets make students take extra study for lower results
Technology has been revealed as the enabler of a mass-cheating scandal at Adelaide University.
Smaller target brings better control for heart attack drugs
A more subtle approach could be the key to reducing damage from heart attacks, or even stopping them in their tracks.
Emergency fix gives ambo's more options
A new trial means paramedics in New South Wales can take less serious callers to their local GP, rather than a hospital.
External factors for diabetes detailed
A major study has shown people with type 2 diabetes have epigenetic changes on their DNA that healthy individuals do not have.
Genetic cross-talk lets bacteria fight back on antibiotics
A group of scientists from the UK have uncovered the bacterial system that allows antibiotic resistance to grow.
Mine fire quietened while water health risk heats up
After more than month of constant haze, fumes, smoke and flames; the long-burning fire at the Hazelwood open cut mine is now under control, leaving authorities to try to tackle the health risks it has created.
More doctors join fight against Minister's 'accountable' contracts
A breakthrough from protests by Queensland doctors has seen a vote of no confidence in the state’s Health Minister.
Senator censured in Opposition's push for info
The LNP is continuing to extol the virtues of Assistant Health Minister Fiona Nash, despite her being censured by the Senate over conflict of interest allegations.
Heart-hugging membrane could bring longer life for all
An incredible new device fits over the heart like a bionic skin, could keep it beating forever, correct arrhythmia and prevent heart attack.
New study, better approach for best dietary balance
A massive metabolic study has shown counting calories is not the secret to a longer life, but balancing protein and carbohydrates just might be.
Egg safety checks as yolks make folks ill
One company has been named as the source of a salmonella outbreak affecting hundreds of people in Victoria.
Aid group run out of Myanmar after massacre allegations
A vital medical aid service has been kicked out of Myanmar on accusations of lying.
Antibody balance check to tailor more treatments
New methods for measuring antibody levels in the blood will help bring about more tailored and specialised treatments, researchers say.
Bus tour brings visibility, stops short of complete fix
A big blue bus is touring the nation to address the broad gaps in recognition, acceptance and treatment of mental health issues, but some advocates say it may not be enough.
New knowledge boosts fight to bury HIV
Medical researchers have discovered specifically how the immune system makes a powerful antibody that blocks HIV infection of cells, in a breakthrough that brings the possibility of an HIV vaccine one step closer.
Smoky future for coal fire town as vulnerable are told to go
Residents of a small Victorian town continue to be blanketed by smoke and fumes from an underground coal fire, which authorities say will be investigated.
Tiny tweezers make light work one molecule at a time
A pair of tweezers has been created which are so small they can grab, hold and move a single molecule in any direction.
Website and star fight could bring the whole plan down
A meeting today could decide whether Australian consumers get to use a new website and star rating system for healthy food, or whether it has all been a wasted effort.