Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - May, 2016
Murdoch University has announced a five year research alliance to develop projects in the field of medicinal cannabis.
AMA aims to unfreeze for GPs
The new head of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) says GPs cannot handle frozen Medicare rebates much longer.
Early asbestos costs counted
The ACT Government has released figures from the Mr Fluffy buyback public health and safety campaign.
New bug immune to key defense drug
A patient in the US has been diagnosed with an infection resistant to the strongest antibiotics.
Telstra's cancer contract questioned
Concerns have been raised about Telstra’s ability to deliver a new $220 million Federal Government contract.
WHO denies athletic threat
A group of 150 doctors, scientists and researchers from around the world want the Rio Olympics to be moved due to the Zika virus.
Minor fine for Sigma suits
Two former executives of Sigma Pharmaceuticals have been fined but avoided immediate jail time for falsifying company accounts.
Study hints at stillbirth-pollution link
Researchers say they have found ‘suggestive evidence’ for a link between air pollution and a heightened risk of stillbirth.
Elderly issues pushed in election talk
The National Aged Care Alliance wants the care needs of older Australians to be placed on the election agenda.
Kidney fix carries risks
Research has shown the effectiveness of a medication used to treat a common cause of kidney failure, but also revealed some big risks.
Legionnaire's spike in NSW inspected
Five people have now been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in Sydney's inner west.
Mental angle will miss murderers
Experts say most violent individuals do not have a clear mental illness, despite what gun lobbies claim.
Dental data shows visits missed
A quarter of all Australian children aged 10 and under has untreated tooth decay.
Study uncovers unco' origins
New research shows why tall teenage boys galumph around like awkward giraffes.
Study seeks psychiatric psilocybin
A small study suggests magic mushrooms could help with treatment-resistant depression.
Stretchy solar skin uncovered
Engineers have unveiled a stretchable solar-power generating skin, complete with tiny embedded batteries.
Carbon marker ticks over 400ppm
An atmospheric monitoring station on the north-west tip of Tasmania has recorded carbon dioxide measurements above 400 parts per million for the first time.
Coal-linked black lung rising
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) says a seventh Queensland coal worker has been diagnosed with black lung disease.
Experts reflect on anti-depressants
Australian researchers are questioning the effectiveness of antidepressants, after a clinical study suggested many might be taking them unnecessarily.