Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - November, 2024
New analysis finds flu cases dropped by about 95 per cent during COVID-19 pandemic, but air travel brought it back.
LEGO helps med school links
LEGO bricks are being used to build bridges between midwifery and medical students.
MH system issues reported
A new report suggests Australia’s mental health care system is stretched beyond its limits.
Nursing pay gap noted
Despite comprising nearly 90 per cent of Australia's nursing workforce, new stats show female nurses face a persistent and widening pay gap.
ACCC approves pharmacy merge
Australia’s pharmacy landscape will shift with approval for the merger of Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare.
UN seeks nuclear update
The UN is revisiting nuclear war risks, thirty-five years and many threats after its most recent review.
Lip cells spell new treatments
Swiss scientists have achieved a medical first by growing human lip cells in the lab.
New cancer links claimed
Scientists in the US have linked 22 pesticides to prostate cancer, raising fresh concerns for farmers.
Climate report backs concern
Australia’s climate is warming fast, bringing harsher fires, hotter seas, and shifting rainfall extremes.
Gene tech for eye issues
Australian scientists have made a breakthrough in gene therapy for eye diseases.
Health experts surveyed
A review has found Australia’s health and medical research workforce is diverse and motivated, but facing challenges.
Mpox rise spreads concern
With mpox cases on the rise across Victoria, health officials are urging eligible residents to get vaccinated.
New centre to guide health response
Australia is getting a CDC, years after facing COVID-19 without a playbook.