Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - February, 2018
The NSW ambulance union says it needs 1,000 new paramedics to address serious safety issues.
Biobank to spread virtual cancer
Australian researchers have developed the world’s first virtual platform to host 3D copies of human cancer tissues.
Cancer drug dependency studied
Australian researchers are working on bringing personalised cancer therapy closer.
Late diagnosis leads to legal case
A Queensland woman is suing three doctors and the Redcliffe Hospital over a delayed cancer diagnosis.
Study makes weight warning
Experts say there should be a greater focus on encouraging overweight women to lose weight before they get pregnant.
Summit highlights parents' cyber role
Youth mental health experts say parents must help their kids deal with cyber bullying, and need more assistance in doing so.
Two states sign new health deal
New South Wales and Western Australia have signed a new federal hospital funding deal.
Scientists seek Alzheimer's blood test
Researchers are working on a way to spot Alzheimer’s with a blood test.