Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - May, 2023
The Department of Defence’s management of health services for the Australian Defence Force has been criticised.
Artificial virus enters cells
Researchers have built artificial virus-like particles capable of entering human cells to perform tasks such as gene editing.
Aged care report lands
The Albanese government has suggested that elderly Australians should bear a greater share of the costs for aged care.
Boozy influence opposed
Experts are calling to regulate the alcohol industry’s influence on health policies.
Digital bridge restores spine function
Experts have re-established communication between the brain and spinal cord to allow a paralysed person to walk again.
Script plan opposed
The plan to implement 60-day prescriptions has triggered a heated discussion regarding potential medicine shortages.
Vitamin D has dopamine effect
Local neuroscientists have shown how vitamin D deficiency affects developing neurons in the brain’s dopamine circuit.
Deep brain links plotted
New research has revealed features of early human brain development are mimicked in the brains of marsupials.
AI drives skin sensor
Advanced techniques have been used to create new skin-like wearable technology.
DNA lab still struggling
Queensland's forensic testing services are struggling to process a backlog of over 10,000 cases awaiting DNA testing, the state says.
Husic protects key tech
Australia has expanded protection for critical technologies on national security grounds.
Mould prompts WA move
Peel Health Campus, located south of Perth, has diverted patients to other hospitals after the recent discovery of mould in its air conditioning system.
Star-gazing tech spots tumours
Australian experts have shown that techniques initially developed for astronomy and ecology can be used to study the microenvironment of solid tumours.
Visa change for aged care
The Albanese government says it is addressing a growing crisis in the aged care sector by allowing priority visa processing for foreign workers.
ACT moves on Calvary
The ACT government has announced plans to take over Calvary Public Hospital in Bruce.
Bulk-billing change coming
The Federal Government has announced a tripling of incentives paid to doctors who bulk-bill certain patients as part of its federal budget.