Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - November, 2022
The Industrial Relations Commission could suspend the WA nurses’ union’s registration after thousands of members went on strike.
Killer cell shift revealed
Rogue immune cells linked to leukaemia appear to be a key driver of autoimmune diseases.
Malaria expert honoured
Melbourne scientist Professor Alan Cowman has been awarded the CSL Florey Medal.
Summer harms rise
Safety authorities say outdoor injuries are on the rise as Australia heads into summer.
Warning over potting mix risk
Health authorities have issued an urgent warning for people who use potting mix, after a Sydney woman died from Legionnaires’...
Health code prompts spy fears
Concerns have been raised about China’s planned national digital health code system.
Hospital heads sacked
The entire board of the Mackay Hospital and Health Service has been sacked following a damning report into patient care in the obstetric and gynaecology department.
Paramedics rally over conditions
ACT paramedics and the Transport Workers' Union are calling for better working conditions.
Senators support VAD choice
A vote in the Senate has moved the ACT and Northern Territory a step closer to being able to legislate for voluntary assisted dying.
State settles PCH fight
The WA Government has reached a confidential settlement over a $300 million Perth Children's Hospital lawsuit.
Study sees PTSD breakthrough
Exposure therapy combined with aerobic exercise could help reduce PTSD symptoms, a new study has found.
Unions staunch WA
The WA Government continues to grapple with industrial relations fights on several fronts.
Court hears Folbigg findings
DNA experts have addressed a hearing into Kathleen Folbigg’s convictions for killing her four children.
Aged mandate backed
Researchers say mandating COVID-19 vaccination for aged care staff in Australia was a successful policy.
Ambulances miss key target
For the first time, the SA Ambulance Service has missed its target for reaching critically ill patients.
Cannabis help surveyed
Australian data suggests medicinal cannabis is safe and effective for pain, sleep and well-being.
Fifth strike set for NSW
The New South Wales nursing union has called its fifth statewide stoppage this year.
Nurse stance reversed
WA nurses have allegedly lashed out at their union over a pay deal with the state government.
Study quiets impulsive mice
Australian researchers have made a significant discovery in how the brain influences impulsive behaviour.
Gene treatments advanced
Personalised, gene-edited immune cells have been used to treat cancer in humans for the first time.