Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - June, 2014
Scientists have reported some success in efforts to grow an eyeball in a laboratory dish.
Mozzies turned against themselves in hope of dengue death
Mosquitoes may be used for the opposite of their usual purpose, in a project releasing swarms to reduce dengue fever.
Brain sections sing rapid thoughts in harmony
The brain is an incredible processing tool that can jump from thought to thought almost instantly, and a new study says the ability to think quickly may come from harmony between regions.
Health check to mark toll from grueling government job
The Australian Government has launched it largest ever mental health check for the Defence Force, with a $5 million scheme covering several years.
New break takes cancer fight to next level
University of Adelaide researchers are claiming a game-changing result in tests for a new cancer treatment.
Pregnancy and culture balance checked in WA
A new study is aimed at influencing the ways that maternity services can support Aboriginal women during pregnancy and birthing.
Better silver treatment for drugs that miss
Medical engineers have created a new particle-based drug delivery system with some key advantages over previous versions.
Historic health check shows missed killers
Decades of neglect have allowed infectious diseases to devastate lives in the developing world, a study reveals.
New prostate knowledge to launch vital week for men
A talk this week will focus on an exciting new set of indicators to improve the diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Regretful study shows grass is greener for rats
New research shows that rats feel regret, a cognitive behaviour once thought to be uniquely human.
Small switch for big decisions in fly brain wiring
Many have heard of the fight-or-flight choices most creatures face in the wild, but new research has shown that for the fruit fly the choice is a bit more complex.
Australians value good tax usage over cuts with no ideas
Adding to the sense that many Australians are not doing it as tough as the Federal Government insists, a survey has shown that many would be willing to pay more tax in exchange for better services.
Safe minds at school to cut dark rate
A vital program is being rolled-out across Victorian schools to reduce the rate of the highest cause of death among students.
Footy urged to sport better OHS rules
Health and safety may be far from most minds amid the blood and sweat of a football match, but one commentator says more should be done to promote OHS in sport.
Sperm used to seed new swimming robot
Sperm has been added to the list of natural designs being hijacked by science.
Infectious espionage spied in powerful new bacteria
Warnings have been raised over a ‘superbug’ capable masking its DNA to avoid detection.
Light shines on memory circuits in mind-bending advance
In a medical advance straight from science fiction - researchers have used light to create, erase and retrieve memories within the brain of a live mouse.
New smoking link from big genetic think
Around a quarter of smokers who have a particular genetic defect will develop lung cancer at some point in their lifetime, a large international study has found.