Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - September, 2024
A Victorian hospital is the latest to boost security amid rising patient aggression and violence.
Genetic discrimination addressed
Australia is banning life insurers from using genetic test results to determine coverage.
Aged care superbugs studied
Superbugs are spreading in aged care homes due to overuse of antibiotics.
Billions aimed at violence
National Cabinet has agreed to a $4.7 billion plan to tackle the growing crisis of family and gender-based violence.
Heart harm timeline plotted
New research reveals that heart damage from COVID-19 often stabilises after hospitalisation.
HIV rise amid broader slide
Despite a recent rise, HIV diagnoses in Australia have shown a steady decline over the past decade.
Semaglutide death risk reviewed
A major weight loss drug could lower the risk of death from heart disease, infections, and even COVID-19.
Survey shows injecting acceptance
A majority of Australians now support supervised injecting facilities, according to new research.
Phone cancer claims denied
Mobile phones do not cause brain cancer, a major WHO-backed study confirms.
Frozen virus probed
A new study reveals the evolutionary history of viruses preserved in glacial ice.
IV supply propped up
The Federal Government says it has secured an additional 22 million bags of IV fluid.
Police unfit for mental response
The New South Wales police commissioner wants to keep officers away from mental health incidents.
Remote turnover assessed
Experts have reviewed the extreme staff turnover in remote health services.
Vaccine compensation suggested
There are calls for a no-fault compensation scheme to be created for vaccine injuries.