Archived News for Health Sector Professionals

Pesticides are shattering a vital link in the food chain by significantly reducing the populations of Dragonflies. The effect was found in streams in Germany, France, and Australia.

Testosterone Against Dementia

New research from Monash University is showing that testosterone could combat dementia in women. It opens new avenues of research into memory and aging, and elder care as well.

Federal funding boost for Alzheimer's and dementia

Six new research grants have been awarded around the country to further studies of dementia and Alzeimer’s Disease.

FIFO GPs boost WA medical access

New stats show GP numbers in rural and remote Western Australia have risen for the first time since 2008, reports say its due to the increased fly-in fly-out medical positions.

Headspace sites expand youth mental health services

New funding has been announced that will see the continuation of valuable youth mental health services Australia-wide.

Lead levels and possible poisoning blamed on Xstrata

New research has suggested mining giant Xstrata’s operations in Mt Isa have caused lead poisoning in some of the city’s children.

Nationwide synthetic drug database proposed

The Australian Government is continuing its efforts to amend legislation, banning the distribution and sale of synthetic drugs.

New US ruling could affect Australian gene research

A new legal precedent in the US could have impacts on genetic treatments in Australia, after the Supreme Court ruled naturally occurring DNA can not be patented.

News business models challenge General Practice accreditation

Experts have suggested Australian General Practice accreditation may need to broaden its scope, to embrace business models of the future.

Queensland reforms health ICT system

The Queensland State Government is replacing its Hospital and Health Services accounting software with new system it says will put Queensland in line with National Health Reform guidelines.

Government announces dementia funding research

The Federal Government has announced six new dementia research grants will share in a new round of funding under the National Health and Medical Research Council’s Centre on Cognitive Decline.

Internet killing off sports finds ABS

Children who spend extended periods on the Internet are much less likely to participate in sporting activities, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Protein could hold key to spinal treatment

Scientists from the University of Queensland will begin clinical trials that will see them block a specific protein to aid in the treatment of spinal cord injuries following a major research breakthrough.

NSW ups ante on vaccination campaign

The New South Wales Government has introduced new legislation that will forcibly exclude unvaccinated children from child care facilities.

Queensland introduces Health Ombudsman legislation

The Queensland Government has introduced new legislation that will establish a new Health Ombudsman to handle compaints about health services and providers throughout the state.

Aussie researchers spearhead prostate cancer research

A team of researchers from the University of Adelaide are spearheading a new direction on prostate cancer, which they claim could yield potential new treatments for the disease.

Real men watch out for their mental health

National mental health organisation, beyondblue, has launched a new campaign aimed at creating a culture of mental health awareness with the Australian male cohort.

CSIRO develops stem cell safety test

The CSIRO has announced it has successfully developed a new test to identify unsafe stem cells, the first of its kind to accurately test for human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS).

UQ wins major dementia research funding

The University of Queensland‘s (UQ) research efforts into dementia have received a $9 million shot in the arm, after the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research (CADR) won the funding from the Queensland Government.

Bendigo construction kicks off

The Victorian Government has announced construction work on the new $630 million Bendigo Hospital has been given the green light following the signing between the State Government and the Exemplar Health Consortium.