Archived News for Health Sector Professionals

A new study says foods that contain vitamin C may reduce the risk of the most common type of hemorrhagic stroke.

Sleep science seeks pieces of mind

Everyone needs sleep - without it we risk high cholesterol, obesity and depression - but new research shows missing sleep may do long-term damage to the brain as well.

Dodgy doctors to face fraud charge

Some Queensland doctors may have to front the Crime and Misconduct Commission over allegations of fraud.

Some gaps move with few improvements in annual report

The Prime Minister has pledged to do better, and Indigenous ministers are crying out for more, with the release of this year's Closing the Gap report.

Cell structures formed in new, cheaper mould

Researchers in the US have developed a cheap and rapid way to build cell structures in the lab, which can then be used for a large range of experiments.

Finding effective checks for kids' mental health

Studies are looking into the effectiveness of mental health checklists filled out by parents when their child was aged 4-5 years, to see if they can accurately identify future risks.

Cell-moving robots bring organ-building closer

Biomedical engineers in the United States have announced an advance in the field of tissue manufacture – bringing the likelihood of 3D-printed replacement organs even closer.

Stabbing spurs public hospital safety shift

Changes have been made in the name of safety and security, after a fatal stabbing at a public hospital in 2011.

Charges after years of public health theft

The former chief executive of a major government-funded healthcare service has been found guilty of embezzling nearly a million dollars.

Chip helps bring bionic hearing inside

New developments have been made in the quest for a fully-internal cochlear implant.

Health site stars for one day, just enough to impress

A website with detailed information on Australia's new labelling system for food and beverages was launched, welcomed by health experts, and then taken offline just 24 hours later.

High-rolling patients could bring good money on holiday

As many residents combine holidays with cheap medical treatments, a growing trend is seeing more international tourists booking treatments while visiting Australia.

Millions at risk as bad air finds new home

Thick clouds of toxic pollution are strangling the population of New Delhi, which may have become the world’s most polluted city.

Mind control goes multi-coloured

Algae have provided a new tool to enhance optogenetics – a technique using light to watch and control neurons in the brain.

Big figure leaves LaTrobe over complementary conflict

A chief health academic has resigned over perceived conflicts in a $15 million complementary health research deal.

Feeling bionic hand makes mechanical sense

A Danish man has become the first in the world to be fitted with a prosthetic hand that can feel.

Sponge draws up new cancer possibilities

A marine sponge may provide a new treatment for some forms of leukaemia and other cancers.

Blood drug re-jig kills cancer cells

An Australian research team has found indications that a set of drugs for a blood disorder may be able to treat both stomach and bowel cancer.

Evolution reaches across time and face

Timing is indeed crucial, with a new paper finding time is the difference between fear and surprise in facial expressions.

Big front-wheeler brings bizarre to work commute

A new device will provide the best of several worlds for people who are severely indecisive about the way they travel.

Novel approach finds likely source of autistic habit

Many who work with autistic children and adults are aware of the habit of ‘withdrawal into self’, but a new study has shed some light on where the characteristic might come from.