Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - March, 2021
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first report on what could be the most common form of discrimination in the world - ageism.
Jab site suffers early
The federal government's new vaccine booking website is already having some issues.
Scooter stacks cause concern
Darwin’s e-scooter trial will continue, despite concerns about the injury rate.
Clot fears stop rollouts
A string of European nations have halted their AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollouts over blood clot concerns.
AI trained on diseased tissue
Researchers are finding new ways to use artificial intelligence to help detect disease.
Ex-minister backs mushrooms
Former trade minister Andrew Robb has become an advocate for psychedelic therapy.
Interventions aid rural kids' teeth
Indigenous kids’ tooth decay rates have been reduced in remote north Queensland.
NDIA gambling link slammed
The National Disability Insurance Agency has been criticised for renting office space from gambling company Sportsbet.
Study plots twins' peak
More human twins are being born than ever before, according to a new global study.
Threshold memories tested
For anyone who has walked into a room only to forget why they entered, researchers have some interesting new findings.
Court action over booze call
A major Aboriginal health service has launched legal action over the approval of Darwin's first Dan Murphy’s store.
Spooky result in aphantasia test
A new study shows people who cannot visualise mental images are harder to spook with scary stories.
First response roles reviewed
A new study has sought ways to keep emergency responders safe on roads.
Future trauma tech displayed
Experts have released what they say is a glimpse of the future of trauma care.
PM levels questioned
Experts say Australia’s mechanism for setting air quality thresholds does not adequately protect community health.
Solar tech turned to toxins
The technology behind solar panels is being adapted to detect deadly toxins.
Study plots pill-test response
Research suggests that pill testing at festivals does not encourage people to take more drugs.
Vaccine booking firm selected
The Federal Government has picked tech firm HealthEngine to build Australia's vaccine booking platform.
Commission calls for tax rise
The Aged Care Royal Commission report includes a key suggestion for a new funding mechanism.