Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - November, 2024
Extra effects for weight loss shots
Phenomenally popular weight loss drugs are showing cardiovascular benefits beyond reducing body fat.
Fire raises dementia risk
Prolonged exposure to bushfire smoke appears to raise the risk of dementia.
Aged care adjustments pass
Australians entering aged care will soon face higher fees under sweeping reforms approved by the Senate.
Dwarfism pill tests well
A daily tablet could replace painful injections for the treatment of dwarfism.
Heart health pressures pockets
Australia is spending over $1.2 billion a year to manage high blood pressure.
Scales tipped on graft-versus-host
A Brisbane-led breakthrough is changing lives for transplant patients.
ACCC aims at NDIS ads
The ACCC is cracking down on dodgy ads targeting vulnerable NDIS participants.
NT health gap exposed
The Northern Territory faces a significant challenge in meeting its healthcare needs.
Tech may help elders
Using the internet may bring unexpected mental health benefits to adults aged 50 and older.
AI improves tissue printing
Machine learning is being used to speed up a new style of medical 3D-printing.
Cbus sued for payout delays
ASIC is suing Cbus for delays that left grieving families waiting for payouts.
Falling costs rise
Falls are Australia’s leading cause of injury-related hospitalisations and deaths.
Genomic body forming
The Federal Government says the new Genomics Australia will integrate genomic research into healthcare.
Global diabetes review shows gaps
New stats show close to a billion people have diabetes, but most cannot get proper treatment.
Detention harm detailed
Australia’s offshore detention drives a 20-fold rise in PTSD among refugees, UNSW finds.
Fan settings studied
While electric fans may feel like lifesavers in summer, for older adults facing extreme indoor heat, they offer little to no physiological benefit.