Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - October, 2024
UQ researchers say miniature spines could make epilepsy treatment safer during pregnancy.
Medicare reviews make calls
The Australian government has completed three key reviews of Medicare and primary care systems.
Medibank expands four-day trial
Medibank says it will offer four-day work weeks to more staff after a successful trial.
Drug funding helps results
Drug company funding significantly inflates psychiatric drug trial results, new research reveals.
Breast cancer detection extended
AI breast cancer detection could predict disease four years in advance.
More talks for nurse fight
NSW nurses have secured interim pay rise as their union enters negotiations with the government.
New funds for mental studies
The federal government has put up $14 million for new mental health research.
Sleep distress feedback studied
Researchers have found that teenagers who sleep less than eight hours per night are more likely to experience psychological distress.