Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - March, 2022
Experts say that leukaemia survival rates are improving, but more needs to be done.
Shift work impact assessed
New research shows shift work outside the 9-5 can have a big impact on the brain.
Access aided by broad approach
New research supports a universal approach to accessible facilities, course delivery, and disability awareness at universities.
Concussion linked to ongoing issues
Kids who get a concussion may be more likely to develop mental health issues.
COVID brain impacts assessed
Scientists have identified changes to the human brain following SARS-CoV-2 infection, including in areas associated with smell and memory.
Experts call to free Folbigg
It has been a year since scientists called for the pardoning of a person they consider to have been wrongly found guilty of murder.
Bacterial threat in flood recovery
Authorities have issued special safety warnings for NSW communities as they deal with record flooding.
Free childcare costed
A proposed federal policy seeks to make child care an essential public service that is free and accessible for all families.
Gene sweep to speed diagnoses
A new test for over 50 genetic diseases should cut diagnosis from decades to days.
JEV prompts jab scheme
A vaccine rollout has been launched for the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis in Australia.
Tribunal orders chalk halt
SA paramedics have been ordered to give up all industrial action, including writing chalk messages on ambulances.
Prison food slammed
An official inspector has called for an overhaul of Tasmanian prison food and kitchen practices.