Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - September, 2017
A coroner has recommended a warning label for the quit-smoking drug Champix.
Death data shows top killers
The Global Burden of Disease study (GBD) has been used to make global estimates for the state of the world’s health.
Call to recognise 'net addiction
Pathological internet addiction should be recognised as a disorder needing treatment, an Australian expert says.
Back pain could be bodily defence
Almost everyone has some kind of back pain, and new research suggests it may actually be a defence mechanism.
HPV jab improved
Doctors say a new vaccine will be an important weapon in the fight to protect women against cervical cancer.
New guidelines to catch more autism
Experts have drafted new national guidelines to help diagnose people with autism.
New tool for deep view of mind's molecules
A new tool for imaging life at the nanoscale - developed in Australia - could provide new insights into the molecules involved in neuro-degenerative diseases.
Tassie child workers walk off
Tasmanian child protection workers have walked off the job to protest allegedly heartless conditions.
Stem cell neurons step ahead
Researchers have used stem cells to restore function in a monkey model of Parkinson’s disease.
Tents to keep old hospital in good health
The new Adelaide hospital is officially open, and the SA Government has some interesting ideas for the old site.
NDIS rates cause concern
Remote area disability services say they cannot afford to charge rates mandated by the NDIS.
Prescription injections rising
There has been a shift among injecting drug users towards prescription meds.
Stroke help from brain link reported
Stroke patients could improve motor function by connecting brain their signals with a computer.
Medicare card response slammed
The response to revelations that Medicare card details are being sold online has been labelled “contemptible”.