Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Two new studies detail the extent and risks of microplastic pollution.
Major Medibank action looms
Law firms have joined forces to run a data breach complaint against private health insurer Medibank.
NDIS probe shows grim stats
A review has revealed thousands of reports of misconduct in disability group homes.
State sells prison health
Victoria has been criticised for outsourcing prison health care to private companies.
WMO shows hot stats
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed the past 8 years have been the warmest on record globally.
Anti-viral effects re-checked
A new study throws doubt on claims that molnupiravir can reduce COVID-19 hospital admissions.
Big codeine shift watched
Codeine consumption in Australia appears to have plunged after it was made prescription-only.
Emergency assist questioned
There is debate this week about the helpfulness of a new centre designed to relieve pressure on regional ER in Victoria.
Gene edit success seen
Advanced gene therapy appears to have cured a rare immune disease in all babies tested in recent trials.
Gut pain target spotted
Targeting a receptor responsible for the sense of touch and temperature could ease gut pain.
DNA lab report released
The Queensland Government says it has accepted all the findings of an inquiry into its forensic DNA lab.
Lab embryos advanced
A happy coincidence in a lab could revolutionise embryo models and targeted drug therapies.
Bug strength worries WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm on high levels of resistance in bacteria.
Human hybrid issues probed
A new report looks at the ethics of crossing species boundaries by inserting human cells into nonhuman animals.