Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has accused Victorian Premier Baillieu of dishonest politics in his accusation of a shortfall of Federal health funding.
Cell immortality defect discovered
A team of researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research have discovered a key genetic defect that can halt cell growth and force cells into a death-evading survival state.
Groundbreaking Hep C treatments listed on PBS
The Federal Government has announced two new groundbreaking treatments for chronic hepatitis C will now be subsidised on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Melbourne cracks malaria puzzle
A team of researchers from the University of Melbourne have discovered that immature malaria parasites are more resistant to treatment than their mature counterparts.
Sydney supercharges antioxidants
A team of researchers from the University of Sydney are using supercomputers to supercharge antioxidants, promising to keep age related illnesses at bay.
$70 million for new CRCs
The Federal Government has announced two new Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) will share in $70 million in funding.
ACCC greenlights dentist price sharing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will allow dental practitioners who operate on a shared premises to reach agreements on the fees they charge their patients provided at least one party is a member of the Australian Dental Association (ADA).
Australians flock to private cover
Over 122,000 Australians have taken out private hospital cover in the last six months following the introduction of the means testing of the private health insurance rebate, according to Federal Health Minister Tanya Plibersek.
Boys get HPV inoculations
Australian schoolboys have begun receiving the first round of three vaccinations to protect from cancers and disease caused by the human papillomavirus.
Most employers dropping the mental health ball
The vast majority of employers and managers are considered to be in need of education and training on mental health issues and how to better manage it in the workplace by their employees, according to a new report released by national mental health charity SANE Australia.
NHMRC updates dietary guidelines
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has revised its Australian Dietary Guidelines and the Infant Feeding Guidelines in a bid to thwart the country’s growing obesity epidemic.
MRIs used to detect early onset Alzheimer's
Scientists are now able to detect early features of Alzheimer’s using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.
Research promises new Alzheimer's treatment
New research conducted by Monash University promises to aid in the removal of toxins in dementia suffers, which could lead to a new treatment that reverses the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in the future.
Research promises to break obesity cycle
New research emerging from the Garven Institute of Medical Research and the University of NSW has pinpointed the exact brain circuitry that prevents obese people from shedding the excess bodyweight.
Researchers lead breakthrough in cell death understanding
A team of researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research have, for the first time, visualized the molecular changes in a critical cell death protein that force cells in the body to die.
Fiona Stanley Hospital given shot in the arm
The Western Australian Government has announced it has awarded $32 million in contracts for the fit-out of the Fiona Stanley Public Hospital.
Government releases childcare health guide
The Federal Government has released a new guide aimed at maintaining health of children in childcare centres by preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
Private health premiums to increase by 5.6 per cent
Private health insurance premiums are set to increase by an average of 5.6 per cent from April, according to the latest figures released by the Federal Government.
South Australia announces health reform drive
The South Australian Government has announced the appointment of two senior public servants to assist in establishing the Health Reform Advisory Committee (HRAC) which will drive the Government's reform agenda of the Department of Health and Ageing.
Aussies seeking shade finds research
The legendary ‘slip, slop slap’ motto’ has finally sunk into Australia’s collective consciousness, with Aussies increasingly less interesting in getting a suntan according to the latest research published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health.
TGA releases warning over Diane-35
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a public warning to health professionals and consumers over the contraceptive pill Diane-35 over fears that it may cause blood clots.