Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - June, 2017
Researchers are working on a new robotic tool for stroke survivors.
Push to cut kids' injury rate
Experts say the federal government should establish a national injury prevention plan to cut the massive costs of hospitalisation of children.
Victoria boosts ER safety
Victoria has doubled funding for security in public hospitals after a disturbing attack on a surgeon.
New lab for holistic help
A South Australian lab is tackling both depression and being overweight together in a group intervention.
Second Valium recall launched
The Therapeutic Drugs Administration (TGA) has issued another recall of Valium.
Top comps give more DNA detail
Scientists and clinicians will soon benefit from an exciting new genome sequencing platform called NovaSeq.
VR views for medical students
Giving birth – mankind’s most primal practice – will soon benefit from high-tech help in the form of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).
WA Chief Scientist honoured
Western Australia's chief scientist Peter Klinken has been made a Companion of the Order of Australia for his service to medical research and biochemistry.
Foetal face-tracking found
A new study suggests that not only can a foetus see, but that unborn babies can focus on faces.
Perth pipe problems continue
New water quality concerns at the new Perth Children’s Hospital have emerged.
Diarrhoea tops under-5 death toll
Diarrhoea still kills almost half a million children under 5 years old each year worldwide, despite the death toll being reduced by a third between 2005-2015.
Next-gen surgeries use virtual views
Surgeons are combining augmented reality and virtual reality to perform sinus surgery.
Researchers seek end to allergy
Researchers say we could soon have a single treatment for life-long protection from severe allergies such as asthma.
Valium recall launched
The makers of Valium have urged a global recall of all 5 milligram packets of the tablets after evidence of tampering.
Studies needed for concussed kids
Experts say urgent research is needed on the long-term effects of concussion in young people.