Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - January, 2018
Queensland scientists are harnessing massive banks of genetic information to shed new light on modifiable health risks underlying common diseases.
Self care helps elderly
A new study has found self-managed care improves perceived health among ageing Australians.
Steroid shock response studied
Experts say better approaches to septic shock could improve treatment and save health systems worldwide.
'Baby brain' borne out
“Baby brain” — forgetfulness and other cognitive deficiencies during pregnancy — is a measurable and significant phenomenon.
Health has heavy effect
Australia’s healthcare system is responsible for just over 7 per cent of the nation’s carbon footprint.
New tech for brain mapping
New technology is allowing researchers to see brain connections working in real time.
NSW facing nurse shortage
Official data suggests New South Wales is facing a severe shortage of nursing staff.
Studies show painkiller risks
Two new studies have shed light on the impacts of two of the most common painkillers.
Tamper-proof opioids reviewed
Tamper-proof opioids may have stopped people injecting them, but have not slowed the epidemic.
Teen weed, drink and smokes drop
The consumption of alcohol, tobacco and marijuana has dropped among Australian teenagers.
High-tech pill passes human trials
Australian researchers are running human trials of a gas-sensing swallowable capsule.
$100 million for mental health
The Federal Government has put up over $100 million for school mental health programs and new Headspace centres.
Hospital culture detailed
An internal report has revealed a "toxic" and "demoralising" culture of bullying and mismanagement at Victoria’s South West Healthcare hospital.
Hunt launches health cost probe
Health minister Greg Hunt has announced an expert committee to look into exorbitant out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Antibiotic alternatives needed
Experts say we need alternatives to antibiotics to allow them to remain useful in fighting more serious ones.
CRISPR fix for hearing
Scientists in the US and China have successfully restored hearing in a mouse model of human genetic deafness.