Health and Medical News
The Albanese government has suggested that elderly Australians should bear a greater share of the costs for aged care.
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.
Boozy influence opposed
Experts are calling to regulate the alcohol industry’s influence on health policies.
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.
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.
Husic protects key tech
Australia has expanded protection for critical technologies on national security grounds.
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.
Disability hearings close
After four years of hearings, the disability royal commission has wrapped up.
ACT moves on Calgary
The ACT government has announced plans to take over Calvary Public Hospital in Bruce.
PFAS settlement set
The Commonwealth has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over PFAS contamination caused by ...
Custom mRNA tests well
Personalised mRNA vaccines have shown promise in pancreatic cancer treatment.