Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - April, 2024
A South Australian patient is the first in the world to take part in a trial that could slow and even reverse the effects of Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
Sepsis effort launched
A new campaign is encouraging people to ask frontline healthcare workers; “Could it be sepsis?”
Solid tumours targeted
Researchers have made big strides in the battle against solid tumours, which make up 90 per cent of all cancer cases.
Hearts survive day away
Researchers have pioneered a method to keep hearts alive outside of the body for more than 24 hours.
Flush tech to reduce spread
Korean researchers have developed an innovative toilet flushing system designed to combat the spread of bacteria in bathrooms.
HAES review shows help
A new study looks at the effect of the Health at Every Size (HAES®) diet approach.
Key insight on malaria action
Research has unravelled a significant aspect of how malaria parasites breach human red blood cells.
Vaccine requirement reconsidered
NSW Health is consulting about proposed changes to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements ...
New Alzheimer's attack targeted
New research suggests mRNA could be used to target Alzheimer’s disease.
Air standards outlined
Experts say new standards are needed for indoor air quality in public buildings.
NDIS drives jobs boost
Reports say that close to a third of jobs created last year were for the NDIS.