Archived News for Health Sector Professionals

A partnership has been formed to improve the standard of aged-care in Australia.

Gadget gear-up prompts plea for pledge

Researchers have called for more state government funding after successful trials of high-tech helpers for the elderly and disabled.

Health money keeping interns isolated

The Health Minister has pledged $8 million to fund 60 new internship places in regional private hospitals next year.

Queensland scores a cake for its consideration

The Queensland Government may see some tangible results from an announcement that five blocks would be allocated to housing for the disabled, with one MS sufferer saying she would bake the Government a cake in thanks.

Water debate awake and rippling through NSW

The Lismore City Council has decided to stop adding fluoride to local water supplies, with other regional councils now considering following suit.

Magnetic success drawing in more patients

A team of psychiatrists and neuroscientists at Monash University is claiming success in tests using intense magnetic fields to treat patients with drug-resistant depression.

Nano-filter to help keep millions bug-free

Researchers at CSIRO have developed a new technique which paves the way for the next generation of portable potable water devices.

Nano-skin teaches new tricks

A research team in the US have developed a new design for nano-particle treatments, employing 'smart' materials to allow the minuscule medical devices to perform a range of new techniques.

Near ideal results in Malaria vaccine trial

A new vaccine for one of the world's most common diseases is showing very strong promise in clinical trials.

Privatisation protests see nurses on the street

Nurses in their hundreds have taken to State Parliament in Brisbane to voice their discontent with cuts to Queensland Health staff.

Smart implants step up brain-data link

Human tests have been carried out on a mind-bending new device planted deep in the brain, which could lead to a new generation of 'smart' medical implants that can be re-programmed after they have been installed.

Study links smoke tax to reduced drinking

International researchers have found a strong link between cigarette taxation, reduction of smoking rates in the population and a decrease in alcohol consumption among some vulnerable groups.

Tassie teaching kids from farm to plate

A grassroots food education program is teaching Tasmanian kids about all facets of food.

Election silence on housing, homelessness

Charity organisations are concerned at the lack of conversation about affordable housing and homelessness in the lead-up so far to the federal election in September.

Federal court hears gene patent appeal

An appeal has begun in the Federal Court against a ruling that allows human genes to be patented by private companies.

Glitch awakes fluoride debate

Brisbane’s water supply will be fluoride-free while the local water authority determines what caused a sudden spike in concentration.

Language linked to later conditions

Researchers at the Australian National University have found that children with language impairments are more likely to develop mental health problems during childhood or adolescence.

Asbestos cancer attacked with medical 'magic bullets'

Australian scientists have made progress on a new technique for fighting asbestos-related cancers.

Baby botulism scare shouldn't affect Australia

There has been alarm from mothers around the world over the weekend after a New Zealand company announced a recall of over 1000 tonnes of dried milk products possibly infected with botulism.