Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - February, 2015
The Cancer Council says that despite great efforts to improve, the risk of carcinogen exposure still stalks Australian workplaces.
Big money to boost brain tech
A high-tech neural-engineering lab has received a very generous donation, which will go towards the development of new devices in Australia.
Brains repaired by retrained stem cells
Stem cells have helped heal long-term brain damage in radiation-affected rats.
Canada backflips on doctor-assisted death
Canada's Supreme Court has removed a ban on doctor-assisted suicides for mentally competent adults suffering an incurable disease.
Detox effects checked, only risk found
A critical review of the evidence surrounding popular detox diets has found no evidence to support the use of such diets for weight management or toxin elimination.
Health hack drains vital information
The United States’ second-largest health insurer has been hacked.
Vaccine-autism link knocked down again
Another study has shown no link between autism and a common vaccine.
WHO slammed for slow moves on Ebola
One expert says the World Health Organization (WHO) should accept responsibility for the ongoing spread of the Ebola virus in West Africa.
Medical moves seen as too slow, disconnected
Experts say supply chain issues are preventing vital shipments from getting where they are needed.
Ebola past worst for now
While World Health Organisation figures show the Ebola outbreak in west Africa is slowing down, experts say now would be the worst time for the world to let its guard down.
Fluoro tumour finder tracking well
Tests have shed light on new ways to find brain tumours, by making them much easier to spot.
Mammoth cryo-microscope fires up
A stunning new microscope will enhance Australia’s research capabilities, experts say.
Wind farm furore blows on
There have been some loud responses to a new report on the negative effects of wind farms.