Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - May, 2021
State health ministers say they are facing the same wave of ill health arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Mind-writing' makes amazing marks
New technology is helping paralysed people ‘write’ on a computer screen by just thinking about it.
Stem cells set on hidden disease
A new stem cell therapy is being developed for pelvic organ prolapse.
New model for vaccine tests
Melbourne researchers have come up with a new way to test Strep A vaccines.
Software blamed for big doses
A computer error in SA has seen some patients receive over 10 times the necessary amount of medication.
Bulk billing tweak for remote GPs
Up to $65 million will be spent to tackle GP shortages in remote and regional Australia.
Experts probe first clot claims
A new study sheds more light on the risk of rare blood clots from the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
SA assisted dying delayed
Votes on a bill to legalise euthanasia in South Australia have been delayed.
Shopping disorder defined
International experts in psychology have built a framework to diagnose Compulsive Buying-Shopping Disorder.
Mr Fluffy fund for residents
A $16 million government scheme has been created for victims of loose-fill asbestos.
NDIA quotes slammed by speaker
The NDIA has been accused of selective quoting to support controversial reforms.
Options abound for COVID site
Various groups are calling on the Federal Government to support more onshore quarantine facilities.
Survey upends drinking stereotype
Contrary to the image created by racial stereotyping, data suggests alcoholism is not more prevalent in Indigenous communities.
Key kidney enzyme uncovered
Australian researchers have identified an enzyme that could help 700 million people who live with chronic kidney disease.
Robots trained for superbug sweep
Robotics could be used to combat one of the greatest threats to global health and food security.
New tool for mass gene-edits
Researchers have created a new gene-editing technique that enables millions of genetic experiments...
COVID caps protect supplies
It appears that limits for medications during the COVID-19 pandemic safeguarded supplies from panic buying.
Females rise in research ranks
The number of female authors in Australian medical journals is on the rise.