Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - November, 2016
The US Government has effectively buried the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.
Drug bot delivers big benefit
Pharmacists are celebrating the largest robotic drug dispensary in the southern hemisphere.
Fatty diabetes effects checked
Researchers are trying a completely novel approach to insulin dosage.
HIV leads Aboriginal health gap
HIV notification rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are now more than double ...
NDIS gives dismal numbers
The latest update shows the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) came nowhere near to hitting its estimates for enrolees.
Award for moving vaccines forward
One Queensland researcher could deal a big blow to the 160-year-old needle and syringe.
Study plots ancient DNA disappearance
It is well known that modern humans interbred with Neanderthals, but ...
Alarm sounded on local brain drain
Scientists say our “innovation nation” could be turning into a wasteland.
Debate over WA disability cover
The Human Services Minister says there is no “clear winner” after trials of two disability models in WA.
Dick says Cairns can be saved
Queensland’s Health Minister says Cairns Hospital can bring down it $80 million deficit “without disturbing too many services”.
Hospital awash with poor hygiene
The level of hand hygiene at one Australian hospitas “beggars belief”, an infection control expert warns.
Trauma transfer plans studied
A review has found that transferring rural and remote patients to major trauma centres saves lives.
DHS execs get good deal
While DHS workers continue to labour under an expired pay deal, their bosses have secured a $6,000 rise.
Experts search for sweetened studies
A new review has found hints of the food industry’s influence on research.