Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - May, 2017
ANU researchers are building a brain-on-a-chip – a system of circuits made out of brain cells.
E-health helped by new money
Last week’s budget papers included some significant money for projects at the intersection of health and technology.
Exoskeleton to keep elderly stable
Swiss engineers have developed a high-tech exoskeleton that recognises the loss of balance and prevents falling.
Payroll project not looking good
An independent audit suggests the Queensland Government is at high risk of another payroll disaster.
Key NT rehab enters administration
An important Northern Territory alcohol treatment program has been placed under special administration.
Baby bugs come partly from mums
Experts say bacteria in mother’s breast milk may help to seed the infant gut.
Environmental cancer link spotted
A new study has shown an association between exposure to harmful environmental factors and cancer incidence.
Nuclear survivors finally get help
Aboriginal Australians who were near British nuclear tests in the 1950s and 1960s will receive improved health care.
Beliefs beset 'low value' quest
Experts are concerned that doctors’ personal beliefs could affect the treatments they suggest.
Domestic violence powers disputed
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) says doctors could do more harm than good by interfering in domestic violence cases.
Lesser-known melanoma studied
A new study has shed light on kinds of skin cancer not caused by the Sun.
Lung cancer algorithm effective
Researchers can predict the likelihood of lung cancer using a newly-developed ...
Plain packs win celebrated
Leaked documents suggest the World Trade Organisation has upheld Australia's cigarette plain packaging laws.
Tassie well placed for pot market
A Tasmanian company has become the first to be granted the three licences needed to cultivate marijuana for medicinal purposes.
'Nocebo' seen in statin claims
People who know they are being given statins appears more likely to report side effects than those who do not know.