Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - March, 2023
Flu heart risk studied
A new study suggests the risk of a heart attack could be six times higher when people have the flu.
Patient leak deepens
A health workers’ union has been revealed as the recipient of data from a serious breach at Canberra Health Services (CHS).
GPs call for script extension
A major health body says longer scripts would help reduce costs for consumers.
Beliefs drive relief
A new study suggests shame, guilt or incentives are not enough to sustain humanitarian action.
Giant MRI set on long COVID
The world’s strongest MRI has been used to investigate COVID impacts on the brain.
UN report demands action
Climate change impacts are larger, more rapid and worse than previous estimates, but humanity can tackle them.
Males lead booze harm
New stats show men bear the brunt of alcohol-related injury and death in Australia.
Cells set on tumour response
Exposing cancers to bacteria can remind ‘first responder’ immune cells which side they are on.
Harvard drives bacteria design
Harvard experts are designing more useful bacteria to create medicines and biofuels.
Legal action shows work needs
Junior doctors around the country are taking legal action over alleged underpayments.
Sleep issues hit brain
Poor sleep in middle age can have a negative impact on brain health, according to a new study.
Mice born from male cells
Researchers have turned male skin cells into female egg cells that produced live offspring.
MRRF pays out
The Federal Government has put up nearly $400 million for medical research projects, including projects to improve First Nations health.
NDIS case coming
Hundreds of older Australians have joined a class action over their exclusion from the NDIS.
NSW nurses sue state
The NSW nurses' union is suing the state government over allegations of understaffing and patient mistreatment.