Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - February, 2024
Australian consumers face new challenges and changes in healthcare pricing.
Language anger for dementia patients
Language barriers appear to increase aggression in dementia patients.
New funds for cancer quest
A $20 million funding boost has been made for the fight against devastating childhood brain cancers.
Smoking focus on key group
Researchers say it is time to address the high rate of smoking among Australians with disabilities.
Lab-grown tumours offer options
Australian researchers have developed a method to grow tumours in the laboratory.
Alzheimer's source studied
Experts say 5 UK patients ‘caught’ Alzheimer's from deceased growth hormone donors.
Concussion lingers in new study
A new study shows lingering symptoms often remain six months after a concussion.
Expert raises mental emergency
Professor Patrick McGorry, former Australian of the Year and mental health expert, says the rise in mental health issues among young Australians is a public health emergency.
Health worker jab claim backed
A South Australian public servant has won compensation for a vaccine-induced injury.
Heat drives ambulance issues
Researchers have measured the significant increase in ambulance call-outs during heatwaves.
Advanced imagery for ADHD
Researchers say patterns of connectivity between brain cells could show what ADHD looks like.
Lunch box costs tallied
School lunches cost an average of around $25 per child each week, according to new research.