Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - October, 2019
The Productivity Commission says schools should employ “mental health and wellbeing” counsellors for children.
Local Roundup cases loom
A farmer is the first person in Australia to launch legal action claiming Roundup caused his cancer.
Drug charges for injecting chief
The CEO of a Melbourne safe injecting room has been arrested on drug trafficking charges.
ER screen slammed
The South Australian government is building a screen at the Royal Adelaide's emergency department that some claim is designed to hide ambulance ramping from public view and scrutiny.
Health studies lack good stats
Experts say medical research is threatened by a lack of investment in stats.
Mental expectancies measured
New research suggests people with mental disorders have a life expectancy up to a decade shorter than the general population.
Parkinson's study plots addictive effects
A new study could reveal why some Parkinson’s patients develop harmful addictive behaviours.
Adelaide tops meth count
Adelaide has the highest methamphetamine use of all cities surveyed in a new report.
Gene-edit precision increased
US researchers claim to have developed a new gene editing technique more accurate than CRISPR.
Nurse safety laws overturned
Regulations aimed at ensuring the safety for remote nurses have been criticised by the very nurses they are meant to protect.
Asbestos triggers talc recall
Johnson & Johnson has recalled a batch of its baby powder in the US after government testing found trace amounts of asbestos in a bottle bought online.
Key CF drugs listed
Two new medicines for patients with cystic fibrosis are being listed on the PBS.
Latrobe report backed
A review has found Victoria's Latrobe Regional Hospital mental health staff are often under limited supervision.
New plan for osteo issues
The Federal Government has launched a national action plan for osteoporosis.
PFAS cases loom
A high-profile lawyer has been flown into Australia as a new list of PFAS-contaminated sites emerges.
SA ICAC calls for more funding
South Australia's corruption watchdog is “very confident” there is corruption in the state's health department ...
Condoms could cut carbon
Experts say effective contraception could reduce future greenhouse gas emissions.
Water study shows wealthy waste
An analysis of wastewater has revealed socioeconomic links to diet and drug consumption.
Endometriosis costs plotted
A new study has found endometriosis costs each sufferer around $31,000 per year.
Medevac repeal resisted
Authorities want senators to block the government's bid to repeal medical evacuation legislation for refugees.