Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - August, 2021
Researchers say clinicians should treat depression and insomnia individually.
SA COVID jab progresses
A South Australian-developed COVID-19 vaccine is preparing to progress to human clinical trials.
COVID could boost uni work
One local vice-chancellor says the COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity to drive innovation.
Science survey shows high trust
Nine in ten Australians trust science and scientists, according to a new survey.
Jab money for giant council
Central Land Council staff and councillors have been paid $500 each to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Anti-aging transplant tested
Transplanting gut bugs from young to old mice appears to counteract the effect of aging.
$550k fine over hyperbaric death
An oxygen therapy provider has been fined after the death of a man following hyperbaric treatment in 2016.
Old heaters shorten lives
Experts say wood-fired heaters are causing a concerning number of premature deaths.
Experts study COVID echoes
Australian experts have delivered crucial insight into the lasting immune system dysregulation caused by COVID-19.
Telstra buys GP booking
Telstra Health is buying GP clinical and practice management software company MedicalDirector for $350 million.
RBA boss backs jabs
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Philip Lowe says vaccination is the key to mitigating ongoing economic damage.
Researchers spot COVID key
Australian researchers have developed a new way to detect COVID-19 infections that is up to 99.9 per cent accurate.
Benzene prompts sunscreen recall
Johnson & Johnson is recalling batches of sunscreen after benzene was detected in several.
Bushfire effects checked
At least 15 per cent of people in affected areas report adverse health effects from the Summer bushfires of 2019-2020.
Study leads to ball warning
A dementia expert says soccer balls should be sold with a health warning.
CDC warning leaks
International experts say the COVID-19 delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox.
COVIDSafe "rarely" helps
The Federal Government concedes that its COVIDSafe app has been “rarely used”.
Experts urge RNA revolution
Australia could become a world leader in RNA biotech, with the right planning.
Ranger health impacts reviewed
Aboriginal people living near the Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory are experiencing elevated stillbirth and cancer rates.