Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - November, 2016
Victoria has put up $500 million for 450 new paramedics and a raft of other improvements.
Outside diabetic effect found
A new diabetes twin study has shed light on the environmental factors behind the condition.
Sleeping lets anger seep in
Going to sleep in a huff after a late night argument lets the anger seep deeper, researchers say.
RACGP wants triage fee change
Doctors say money paid for patients who leave the ER could be better spent elsewhere.
Drug study finds frail figures
A new study suggests Australia could be much more into drugs than it appears.
ALGA guides vital help
ALGA has released a new guide to help councils meet their obligations under the National Disability Strategy.
Orange alert for TPP
US president-elect Donald Trump has issued his strongest warning yet about TPP global trade deal.
NT caps once open roads
The NT Labor Government has scrapped open speed roads, imposing a 130km/hr limit in the name of safety.
Antibacterial additives on the way out
Australian manufacturers are removing dangerous substance from their antibacterial soaps.
Forced ECT rates questioned
Concerns have been raised about the high rate of forced ECT and low legal representation of mental health patients.
Malaria vaccine moving on
Funding has been lined up for the rollout of world’s first malaria vaccine.
Nurses lead deliberate drug stats
Nurses are the most likely health professionals to die from deliberate overdose.
Big names want big change on drugs
Former presidents and world leaders are calling for drugs to be decriminalised.
Mesothelioma shows new move
Researchers have discovered details of how asbestos-related tumours grow.