Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - September, 2014
Two Queensland Health executives have been taken off duty and referred to the corruption watchdog over “employment procurement issues”, and nurses say it is time for a change.
Ancient foot-saving secret revealed
Research has revealed a secret that Aboriginal communities may have known for millennia.
Two bodies meet to take throat cancer head-on
Australian researchers have launched a joint effort to learn from the incredibly fast rate of treatment in Chinese hospitals.
New wave of asbestos danger mapped
The Australian Mesothelioma Registry (AMR) has released a new annual report showing a decrease in the number of new cases, as the deadly legacy of asbestos insulation continues.
Broad boost marked from big vax plan
The HPV vaccine has been linked with a 61 per cent reduction in cases of genital warts among young Australian women.
Cell check adds strength to anti-age efforts
Research has revealed a little bit more on the mystery of aging.
Chronic gaps creeping closed
A new report has again shown mixed results in one of Australia’s most important healthcare efforts.
Gene ruling could limit treatment
Australia’s Federal Court has ruled that private companies can patent human gene mutations.
Google branching out to Tree of Life
Google has launched an ambitious bid to keep people alive – and Googling – for longer.
Nuclear moves for safety's sake
Australia will sell uranium to India under a deal that may improve the country’s poor nuclear safety record.
Repeated incidents investigated at Rockhampton Base
Dozens of clinical incidents in a short period have prompted an investigation at the Rockhampton Base Hospital.
Shots fired to fix sad state of STEM
Australia's chief scientist wants a greater focus towards the skills that will drive the future economy.
Skin thinking blurs mind/body border
A new study has revealed that the nerves in human skin can judge the size and shape of things they touch.
Small beads bring big worries
New South Wales may fight the use of tiny plastic particles common in beauty products, after a study found widespread pollution from ‘microplastics’ in Sydney Harbour.