Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - May, 2015
New data shows that about 1 in every 7 people in Australia report having some form of arthritis.
Co-payment back in slightly adjusted form
Doctors say the Federal Government is trying to introduce a GP co-payment by stealth.
Expert says Ebola will linger
An Australian expert says the Ebola epidemic has thrown the spotlight on the shortage of health care workers in Africa, with many countries facing major challenges to rebuild.
Zero tolerance claims in DCS sackings
The WA Government is facing some heat after it revealed 13 Disability Services Commission (DSC) staff were stood down or sacked in just four months.
Addiction stats put big-drinking locals on show
The first ever comprehensive report on global addictions has revealed Australians smoke less tobacco and drink less alcohol than the British, and we take more illicit drugs too.
Research sees big hit with hint of sweetness
Research money has been re-jigged in the latest federal budget.
Alleged assault just the latest in dangerous job
An alleged assault on the weekend shows why paramedics still have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country.
Beyondblue takes mental messages out West
Beyondblue is taking its mental health services on the road, offering help to thousands of miners in Western Australia's Pilbara.
New money to boost drug stockpiles
The Federal Government has put aside a $100 million fund to respond to a future health crisis caused by a natural disaster or terrorist attack.
Feet stamped, fists raised at Federal inaction
This week’s Federal Government budget launch could be hampered by vocal protests from unionised government workers across many sectors.
Hard facts on e-cigs to clear misinforming mist
A big Australian research project has found electronic cigarettes can help smokers to give up.
Health-bot hacked to find flaws
Researchers have hacked into a remotely-operated surgical robot, to see what chaos could be caused by such a high-tech hijacking.
Sounding-out tinnitus gets more complex
A new report suggests tinnitus is caused by multiple areas of the brain, not just the part that perceives sound.
Bad reception in health redundancy bargain
Tasmania's health department has defended its offer of just $7,500 for a worker to leave her job after 40 years of service.
Sorry state could preempt remote closure
The WA Department of Housing’s funding for remote Aboriginal communities suffers from poor oversight and a lack of coordination, an audit has found.
Chimp trial could brings us closer to cousins
An Australian philosopher and ethics expert says granting chimpanzees ‘personhood’ could build stronger bonds between humans and other animals.
Pregnancy test to spot risk of complication
Australian researchers have developed the world’s first screening test to find a woman’s risk of developing common pregnancy complications.
3D-printed basis to brew new organs
Research engineers have done what they do best – pinched ideas from nature to use in their own high-tech designs.
Blood snipped for universal switch
It may soon be possible to turn any kind of donated blood into a universal donor.
Coffee taking tea's prized effect
Good news for coffee addicts - research shows the brown brew can have antioxidant effects.
Dementia dangers grow on lack of response
One person is diagnosed with dementia every six minutes - about 1,800 new cases per week - and experts say Australian workplaces are not equipped to deal with the rising numbers.