Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - March, 2018
The AMA has warned private health insurers are moving to maximise profits and reduce care.
Call for more change in SA health
The outgoing head of SA Health says cultural change is needed in South Australia’s health system.
AMA urges jab restraint
The Australian Medical Association says some pharmacies are offering flu vaccinations too early.
HPV heading for zero
A new review suggests cervical cancer could be eliminated in Australia within the next four decades.
Study shows birth concerns
Research has found significant links between medical interventions such as c-sections and a child’s long-term health.
LGH loses training accreditation
Launceston General Hospital has lost emergency medicine training accreditation following the departure of all but two ED doctors.
Drug effect on guts studied
A large proportion of commonly prescribed, non-antibacterial pharmaceuticals appear to affect the growth of the bacteria in our guts.
AI trained on prostate cancer
AI can now diagnose and identify cancerous prostate samples as accurately as a professional pathologist.
Cuts to fund SA community spend
New healthcare spending is expected after the SA Liberals claimed victory in the state election.
Ketamine nasal spray questioned
Researchers have questioned ketamine nasal sprays for depression, after a pilot trial was stopped early due to poor side effects.
Platypus milk in antibiotic response
Researchers have replicated a platypus milk protein in their mission to create new antibiotics.
Push for PFAS action
Experts say the Federal Government’s health advice on PFAS chemicals must be changed.
STI spike in northern WA
Some sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise in Western Australia, with Aboriginal communities hit particularly hard.
Study pushes penis guidelines
An international study suggests a quarter of penis cancer sufferers do not get the recommended treatment.
Affluent areas lead non-vaccination
Sydney's richest suburbs have some of the lowest rates of child immunisation, according to a new report.
Mackay testing topical pain-relief
A Mackay hospital is testing a new drug for patients suffering from non-healing wounds.
Mosquito DNA tweaked
Researchers have edited-out a mosquito gene that could stop the transmission of malaria.