Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - February, 2019
Three staff at a government nuclear facility have been decontaminated after a chemical spill.
Anger receptors start early
The part of the brain we use to process angry voices is at work in babies as young as six months old, according to international researchers.
Coal dust diseases rise
Health advocates say almost 20 new diagnoses of coal dust diseases have emerged in Queensland workers in the last fortnight.
PM urges disability backing
Scott Morrison has written to the states and territories for support in establishing a disability sector royal commission.
Cases uncovered in silicosis review
An official review has found close to 100 Queensland workers have contracted the potentially deadly lung disease silicosis.
ACOSS wants disability probe
The Australian Council of Social Service wants a Royal Commission into abuse suffered by people with disabilities.
App aimed at ES health
Local experts want emergency service workers to be better equipped for the mental health challenges of their roles.
Assisted dying steps assessed
Experts have reflected on the challenges in translating Victoria’s voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws into practice.
CSIRO launches big bug tracker
CSIRO has developed a new tool to understand how human infectious diseases found overseas might spread in Australia.
National lung plan launched
The Federal Government has released its National Strategic Action Plan for Lung Conditions, coupled with $4 million in new funding.
New team for Strep vaccine
Funding has been provided for a national consortium to find a vaccine against Strep A.
Cervical cancer fix mapped
Researchers say the global elimination of cervical cancer is “within reach”.
My Health opt-outs hit 10%
One in 10 people with a Medicare card have opted-out of the new My Health Record digital health system.
Anti-vax ad spend detailed
The Federal Government is spending millions to fight anti-vaccination campaigns.
Foreign vote claimed in hospital poll
More details have emerged about the Queensland Government’s flawed Lady Cilento Children's Hospital name change poll.
Hospital stoush going nowhere
A legal dispute between the WA Government and builder John Holland does not look like ending soon.
RAH issues exposed
Unions have slammed a culture of bullying, pressure and fatigue at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH).
Christmas Island questions PM
Christmas Island is not impressed by the Federal Government’s “knee-jerk” decision to reopen its immigration detention centre.
LNP doctor discriminated against
Former QLD MP Chris Davis has won $1.5 million from Brisbane's Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) over unlawful discrimination due to his political beliefs.