Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - October, 2023
Fertility needs detailed
Global experts have called for urgent actions to address declining male fertility.
Sepsis shot shows strength
A promising new sepsis treatment has moved to the next phase of human trials.
Council scraps tooth help
Fluoride will no longer be added to the water in the Central Highlands Regional Council area.
AMR flushed out
A new study of wastewater samples from aged care and retirement homes in Adelaide has uncovered worrying signs of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Early Parkinson's spotted
Australian researchers have shown it is possible to detect signs of Parkinson’s disease 20-30 years before symptoms appear.
Modified chooks resist flu
Gene editing offers potential for creating chickens with resistance to avian influenza.
Synchronised listening studied
Research suggests people’s bodies physically synchronise when attending a concert.
Hair loss cancer link checked
Researchers have looked at why people with hair loss are more susceptible to deadly skin cancers.
Incidental help tracked
A new study looks at the health benefits of short bouts of incidental activity in daily life.
Sexism blocks paramedic reports
New research shows reporting sexism is difficult for paramedics, and outcomes are often “inadequate”.
Shingles vaccine updated
Starting November 1, a new and highly effective shingles vaccine will be available free of charge for ...
Fukushima study finds link
Low-dose radiation exposure in Fukushima has been linked to increased diabetes risk.
Same-sex prevalence probed
New research seeks to explain the frequent evolution of same-sex behaviour.
Hospitals test safety hotline
Hospitals in Queensland will soon test a new hotline for escalating safety concerns.
Nobel goes to mRNA leaders
The Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded to pioneers of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.
COVID joins mortality tally
COVID-19 has become the first infectious disease in Australia’s top 5 causes of death since 1970.
Gender blocks cancer access
Gender inequalities are worsening women's access to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, experts say.
SA looks at pharmacy boost
Pharmacy prescriptions for UTIs have been recommended as a solution to delays in treatment.
State sees hMPV rise
A surge in human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infections is hitting New South Wales, with over 1000 reported cases ...
Stem cells used on MS
A Swedish study shows stem cells harvested from a person’s own bone marrow or blood can safely slow progression of MS.