Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - March, 2019
The Morrison Government has pledged to reduce costs for x-rays and ultrasounds.
New noises linked to soft food
Research suggests dietary changes may have allowed human speech to advance.
Experts call for gene-edit ban
Scientists and ethicists from seven countries have called for a global moratorium on human genome editing.
New window on babies' first days
A new technique gives unprecedented insight into the dramatic changes occurring in a baby’s first week of life.
Pollution killing millions
New estimates say air pollution is responsible for up to 8.8 million extra deaths around the world each year.
IV antibiotics find new home
Treating children with antibiotics through an intravenous drip at home appears to be ...
Push for science prize equality
The Women in STEM Ambassador is calling for greater diversity in nominations for the PM's science award.
Police DNA bill questioned
Civil libertarians want to stop a bill that allows Victorian police to take DNA from suspects, including children, without a warrant.
Experts assess glaucoma options
The future looks bright for Australians with glaucoma thanks to recent medical advances.
Fatal lifestyle links studied
Around a third of death and disability in Australia is due to unhealthy lifestyles, a new study says.
Research denies jab fear
There is more evidence that the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination does not increase the risk for autism.
Lead levels rise in SA town
New data shows the number of Port Pirie children with “harmful” levels of lead in their blood has more than doubled since 2017.
Child stroke guidelines launched
Experts have published Australia’s first rehabilitation guidelines to help children who have had a stroke.
Net cast for Medevac staff
The Federal Government has begun its search for medical experts to work on Christmas Island.
Remote health steps defined
Experts have lamented the lack of a cohesive national rural and remote health strategy for Australia.