Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - January, 2019
A US Nobel Prize winner was told of China’s gene-edited babies 7 months before it was announced to the public.
New private provider needed in Hobart
The Tasmanian Government wants a new private health organisation to operate the Hobart Private Hospital.
Aspirin could aid cancer survival
Regular use of aspirin or ibuprofen could help patients with head and neck cancer.
Neurotoxin spotted in NSW
Researchers have found significant levels of the neurotoxin BMAA in NSW water supplies.
New funds to reduce suicide
The federal government has committed $3 million to help to prevent young people from taking their own lives.
Paediatrician bags Aus Day honour
Paediatrician and children's rights advocate Sue Packer has been named the 2019 Senior Australian of the Year.
Daily sunscreen suggested
Authorities recommend everyone apply sunscreen daily as part of a regular morning routine.
My Health window closing
Experts have offered some high-tech suggestions for the My Health Record system.
Golden Staph grows outside hospitals
A new study has found a decline in Golden Staph infections in hospitals, but a rise in infections acquired outside hospitals.
Greens aim at disabled segregation
A new plan seeks to stop disabled people being segregated from mainstream life by physical barriers.
Aged care commission begins
The aged care royal commission has begun, and families of victims are being urged to bravely speak up.
Gene-edit scientist faces backlash
The Chinese scientist who claimed to have edited the genes of twin babies could face the death penalty.
New method to prevent rejection
Australian researchers have found a way to control the virus which causes infection after transplants.
'Text neck' risks assessed
Experts say smartphones come with some major risks, ergonomically speaking.
Anti-GM views reviewed
A new study has found the strongest opponents to GM food think they know the most, but tend to know the least.
Groups reach vaccine agreement
A new partnership aims to supercharge the development of new vaccines.
Research turning tumours to fat
Researchers are working on a new technique that could turn breast cancer cells into harmless fat cells.