Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - August, 2023
Pollution linked to dementia risk
Air pollution from fires and farming have been linked to increased dementia risk.
Opioid use plotted
About one in 30 people prescribed opioids end up as sustained users, a new study says.
Pharmacies flail at change
Concerns have been raised over the upcoming 60-day medication dispensing scheme.
Calvary claims tested
A public hearing will shed light on the controversial acquisition of Calvary Public Hospital by the ACT government.
WA COVID review released
A review of Western Australia's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has pointed out areas for improvement.
Unknown genes tallied
Researchers are investigating the “unknome”; a database of human genes we know almost nothing about.
Bug-killing metals tested
A liquid metal treatment could be the next tool in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
Blood vessel building boosted
Researchers have developed a fast, inexpensive and scalable method for engineering blood vessels from natural tissue.
Breach exposes NDIS info
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant information has been exposed after a major data breach.
Mental slide measured
Research suggests half the population may have a mental health disorder by age 75.
Tiny intense efforts checked
Researchers have looked at how many times a person needs to exercise to make it worthwhile.
Virtual nurse tools backed
Virtual reality (VR) is a useful tool in nurse training, but traditional training methods also look like they are here to stay.