Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
A new study suggests a fourth dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine may have only marginal benefits for the young and healthy.
Resistant bugs studied
Australian experts have made a key finding in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Wellcamp contract questioned
Questions are being asked about a large Queensland Government medical services contract.
Gender lessons broadly supported
Over 80 per cent of Australian parents appear to support the teaching of gender and sexuality diversity in schools.
New process for NDIS contracts
The Federal Government has launched a new tendering process for NDIS community partners.
Tests tune particle passage
Australian researchers are working on ways to improve the passage of high-tech nano-particles through the body.
Climate care boldly dodged
The Federal Government has successfully avoided taking responsibility for protecting young people from climate change.
Spider silk saves key protein
Swedish scientists say spider silk can stabilise a cancer-suppressing protein.
Experts slam hateful 'therapy'
Research shows ‘gay conversion’ practices can cause significant harms.
Leukaemia stakes improving
Experts say that leukaemia survival rates are improving, but more needs to be done.
Shift work impact assessed
New research shows shift work outside the 9-5 can have a big impact on the brain.
Access aided by broad approach
New research supports a universal approach to accessible facilities, course delivery, and disability awareness at universities.
Concussion linked to ongoing issues
Kids who get a concussion may be more likely to develop mental health issues.
COVID brain impacts assessed
Scientists have identified changes to the human brain following SARS-CoV-2 infection, including in areas associated with smell and memory.
Experts call to free Folbigg
It has been a year since scientists called for the pardoning of a person they consider to have been wrongly found guilty of murder.
Bacterial threat in flood recovery
Authorities have issued special safety warnings for NSW communities as they deal with record flooding.
Free childcare costed
A proposed federal policy seeks to make child care an essential public service that is free and accessible for all families.
Gene sweep to speed diagnoses
A new test for over 50 genetic diseases should cut diagnosis from decades to days.
JEV prompts jab scheme
A vaccine rollout has been launched for the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis in Australia.
Tribunal orders chalk halt
SA paramedics have been ordered to give up all industrial action, including writing chalk messages on ambulances.