Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - February, 2022
Pleasure boosts sex ed message
Including desire and pleasure in sex ed classes appears to encourage condom use.
Anenome studied for drug potential
A venomous Australian sea anemone may hold the secret to new life-saving drugs.
Strong effect from spinal treatment
Personalised spinal cord treatment has been able to restore motor function after complete paralysis in three men.
Brain database expanded
A collaborative Alzheimer's program is bringing together brain data from around the world.
Elder abuse calls increase
Reports of elder abuse appear to have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Peanut program looks promising
A new program should help children with peanut allergies go into remission.
Push to expose tampon contents
A campaign has been launched to make manufacturers list the contents of feminine hygiene products.
Tax changes for COVID tests
Tax legislation is set to be changed to make COVID-19 tests tax deductible for Australian individuals and exempt from fringe benefit tax (FBT) for businesses.
Placenta plastic reviewed
A Norwegian study has confirmed the presence of microplastics in the placenta and in newborns.