Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - August, 2020
A study has found that the 2014 Hazelwood coalmine fire exposed unborn children to respiratory damage.
'Caff-nap' backed for night work
The key to staying sharp on nightshift may be the odd combination of coffee followed by a nap.
Concussion app launched
Scientists and cyclists have put their heads together on a new concussion recognition app.
Misogyny spotted in Twitter noise
Researchers have come up with a statistical model to fight online abuse targeting women.
Study urges complimentary policies
Experts say hospitals need to better account for the use of complimentary medicine by cancer patients.
Tech options for rural trials
Telehealth could help rural and regional cancer patients join crucial clinical trials.
Fresh samples show cancer details
Australian experts have pioneered a technique to improve cancer treatments using fresh tumour biopsies.
Bacteria technique discovered
Australian scientists may have discovered a new tool in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Experts slam 'racialised' health
Experts say ‘Closing the Gap’ measures have failed to address racism in Australia's healthcare system.
Palliative points missed
Australian experts say it is important to explain the difference between palliative care and euthanasia.
WA turns to tech protection
Western Australia says it will put ankle monitoring bracelets on people in hotel quarantine.
Education eases older gap
Experts say school-based dementia education could deliver much needed empathy and understanding ...
PM plugs drug deal
The Morrison Government is claiming to have struck a deal with drug giant AstraZeneca to manufacture a COVID-19 vaccine.
Health staff slammed for ship scandal
NSW Health officials have been held responsible for the Ruby Princess cruise ship debacle.
Call to clear more ERs
Emergency medicine specialists want non-critical elderly patients moved out of hospitals.
Cancer 'ecosystem' studied
New techniques are allowing experts to examine the broad cancer ‘ecosystem’ that supports a tumour.
Child stroke rehab improved
Experts have produced the first clinical guidelines in Australia to improve the rehabilitation of children who have a stroke.
COVID tech measures suggested
Experts gave suggested technology could help Australian reinforce its COVID-19 hotel quarantines.