Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - October, 2023
New cancer tools tested
Australian researchers are working on a new arsenal to target leukaemia and other cancers.
Tipping points draw closer
The United Nations University is sounding alarm bells about six critical tipping points with potentially irreversible consequences.
Sit risk countered
Just 20-25 minutes of daily physical activity can counteract the increased risk of death from prolonged sitting.
Expert silence questioned
Concern has been raised about the integrity of NSW inquiry into mining health impacts.
Experts unite for heath call
Major health journals have united to urge the WHO to declare a global health emergency.
Hospital move questioned
Controversy has emerged around the planned relocation of a Perth maternity hospital.
SA Health data breached
SA Health patients have been affected by a data breach on a third-party platform.
Stability raised at health site
A joint investment in Albury Base Hospital's redevelopment has raised concerns about site stability.
Animals spared in better tests
CSIRO is helping to push the scientific world beyond the need for animal testing models.
Focus on male influence
The Federal Government has launched a $3.5 million initiative targeting harmful social media influences on young men.
Lab-grown tissue tested
A breakthrough biomaterial that mimics human tissue is being developed in Australia.
Bird flus break out
Research has revealed a concerning shift in the epicentre of deadly bird flu outbreaks, with the viruses no longer confined to Asia.
Inter-state hospital planned
The NSW and Victorian Governments have unveiled the $558 million Albury Wodonga regional hospital master plan.
Ketamine blocks watched
A case study on ketamine highlights the persistent obstacles preventing individuals with treatment-resistant depression from accessing the treatment.
MyMedicare lands
The Australian government has launched MyMedicare, a voluntary patient registration scheme aimed ...
Tongue study shows issues
Eyes may be the window to the soul, but the tongue tells more about a person’s health.
AMR flows outlined
Analysts have raised concern about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in water sources.
Study compares heat risks
A study has compared the heat risks of indoor service and outdoor maintenance work.