Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Population issue plotted
A new study predicts that by 2050, 76 per cent of countries will experience fertility rates below that required to maintain their population.
Disinformation generation tested
Experts say many AI tools lack adequate safeguards to prevent mass health disinformation.
NDIS shift outlined
Bill Shorten has announced plans for a new, more sustainable NDIS within five years.
Sports funds unjustified
A WA Auditor General's report on sports spending has raised pork-barrelling allegations.
Meat missed in climate plan
Experts have criticised a new UN climate change plan that fails to account for meat-eating.
Pig kidney transplant completed
Surgeons in the US have transplanted a gene-edited pig kidney into a patient.
Call to improve indoor air
Scientists and industry leaders are pushing for action on clean indoor air.
Community health boost seen
Building a sense of community could be key to improving people’s mental health, particularly in low socio-economic suburbs.
NDIS group seeks grifts
The Federal Government has announced a new taskforce to crack down on overcharging of NDIS participants.
Pandemic Accord pushed
Over 100 world leaders have voiced their support for the finalisation of the ‘Pandemic Accord’.
PBS shift in opioid stats
New figures suggest Australia saw a decline in opioid after PBS policy changes.
States chase quarantine fees
Nearly four years since the COVID-19 pandemic's peak, Australian state and territory governments are still chasing down over $70 million in unpaid hotel quarantine fees.
TB re-think to drive treatment
A new classification of tuberculosis could support efforts to eliminate the disease.
New tech to spread kidney tests
Researchers are working on a potentially revolutionary new device for kidney disease testing.
Ambo shows important link
Experts say patient-paramedic trust can help free up emergency departments.
Big rise for key workers
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has awarded aged care workers a wage increase of up to 28.5 per cent.
COVID cut reviewed
A new study finds global life expectancy declined by 1.6 years during the COVID-19 pandemic.