Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - July, 2014
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.
3D-Printing a better way to teach
A Korean research team has demonstrated some of the incredible education opportunities provided by 3D-printed learning aids.
Innes buries lifter-leaner claims in push for more work
The outgoing Australian disability discrimination commissioner has reflected on his years in the role, the state of Australian disability support and workforce, and taken a swipe at the Federal Government.
Drinks checked to prevent virulent future
Queensland Health is launching a study into the state’s water supply quality, looking for ways to reduce the future risk of legionella outbreak.
Sub-zero study to transform transplants
A new technique could allow organs to stay alive outside the body for days after being harvested.