Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - January, 2024
New figures predict an even larger NDIS cost blowout than many expected.
Melanoma leaders honoured
Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer have been jointly named the 2024 Australians of the Year.
Protein seen as cancer switch
A protein in the immune system can be manipulated to help overcome bowel cancer, according to new research.
Report finds deep issues in state care
A Tasmanian inquiry has exposed a harrowing pattern of abuse and systematic failures within the state's care institutions.
Medibank hacker named
The Federal Government has sanctioned a Russian national for his involvement in the 2022 Medibank data breach.
Flies show rejection aggression
Being rejected by a potential mate is stressful for male fruit flies, research suggests.
Poorer regions fluoride deprived
Disadvantaged Queenslanders face higher dental disease risk due to a lack of fluoridated water.
AC aids smoke protection
A new study shows workplace air conditioning can cut the health risks posed by bushfire smoke.
Sit risks followed
An international study has cast light on the significant health risks associated with prolonged sitting at work.
Epigenetic aspect to cancer resistance
Australian researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against breast cancer.
Experts spot new drugs
Chemists at Australia's premier drug checking facility have identified three new recreational substances.
Fall risk rises with age
Australia's ageing workforce will bring an increased risk of workplace falls, research shows.
Hospital violence scares staff
Albury Wodonga Health has reported a significant 80 per cent increase in incidents of violence and aggression towards its staff.
Love studied for brain effect
Researchers have undertaken a detailed study of love’s effect on the brain.
New sites for cancer screens
Screening for a sex-specific panel of 10 proteins can pick up 18 different early stage cancers, research shows.
Smart glasses open senses
Federal funding is helping to develop smart glasses for the vision impaired.
New technique for mammal clones
A cloned monkey has survived for over two years, according to reports.
Doctor blocks driven down
The government says it will tackle the extensive delays and high costs faced by foreign medical professionals ...