Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - September, 2023
Australia's Disability Royal Commission has issued its final report, presenting 222 recommendations for transformative change.
Tech boosts gene checks
Local researchers say their new technology could revolutionise mRNA quality checks.
Cell 'armour' helps
Researchers have developed a kind of cellular ‘armour’ to improve cancer therapies.
COVID inquiry announced
The Federal Government has announced an inquiry into the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local capsule growing up
A potentially revolutionary Australian invention promises easier diagnosis and treatment for bowel syndromes - the Atmo Gas Capsule.
Mandate drop shocks nurses
Queensland Health has decided to revoke its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, drawing criticism from the state’s nursing union.
Ozempic competitor tested
Another diabetes drug may beat Ozempic for blood sugar control and weight loss.
Biobank to drive discovery
An Australian-first biobank will be established to improve and discover new treatments for children with ...
Big fund for NSW wages
New South Wales is establishing a $3.6 billion fund to boost public sector wages.
Disability changes coming
The Federal Government is set to scrap the outdated Disability Services Act and impose new standards ...
Local diets slip
Australia, famed for its fertile lands and premium produce, finds itself in a dire dietary predicament.
Mining probe hears concerns
A NSW parliamentary inquiry has heard of the health consequences of lead, gold, silver, and zinc mining operations.
Pharmacy boost tested
Pharmacists are being given new powers in an effort to assist Tasmanian aged care.
Commissioner speaks on ignored talks
The chair of a Royal Commission has urged action on Defence and veteran suicide.
'Human' kidney grown in pig
Researchers have grown ‘humanised’ kidneys inside pigs using human embryonic stem cells.
Thin bug killer scores well
Australian researchers have invented a nano-thin superbug-slaying material.