Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - April, 2016
The maker of Nurofen, Reckitt Benckiser, has been fined $1.7 million for its ‘targeted’ pain-relief products.
Deep cost of street-sleeping revealed
Youth homelessness costs national health and justice systems more than $600 million a year.
Asylum deal shattered in PNG
Asylum seekers may be able to claim damages from the Australian government following a ruling by the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Supreme Court.
Dramatic gas clip in QLD call to action
International attention has been drawn to the CSG industry in Queensland on the back of a YouTube video.
Food funds could muddy matters
Researchers need funding, but what if they take money from a major contributor to the problem they are researching?
HIV provides fives years fewer
An epigenetic study has shown HIV infection ages the body by about five years.
Moves to stop doctor shopping
Victoria has put up $30 million to stop doctor and prescription “shopping”.
Tassie latest in state pot plays
Specialist doctors in Tasmania will be able to prescribe medicinal cannabis for people with serious or chronic illnesses from 2017.
Tiny brains test Zika effects
Scientists have used ‘mini-brains’ grown in the lab to test the effects of the Zika virus.
Pride centre planned for LGBTI boost
The Victorian Government’s 2016 budget will include $15 million for Australia's first Pride Centre.
Risks rise in profitable science push
Australia's leading scientists are concerned that the CSIRO will lose millions of dollars in international grants.
Sugar tax effects checked, denied
Advocates say a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks will save 1,600 lives over 25 years, while reducing the social costs of diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
Victoria launches broad school help
The Victorian Government wants to stop schools from “turning away” students with special needs like autism and dyslexia.
Old minds remixed in modern age
The human brain was developed largely for the purpose of not being eaten, but it can now do so much more.
Smoke taxes mooted on both sides
Innovation Minister Christopher Pyne appears to be floating plans for a tobacco tax hike.
Study shows diabetic cell success
In an exciting breakthrough for diabetics, researchers have created insulin-making pancreas cells in a dish.
Docs want head knock inquiry
The English Football Association wants an investigation into links between former players and dementia.
Students unguarded by short staffing
Health unions say staff cuts are putting medical students at risk.
Allity accused of enrolled reduction
Aged care provider Allity has reportedly sacked dozens of 30 enrolled nurses from its Morphettville and Walkerville sites in South Australia.