Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Councils call for better hospital
Three regional councils in north-east Victoria are calling for an immediate halt to the $558 million redevelopment of Albury Hospital.
Local science direction detailed
The Albanese Government has unveiled its new National Science Statement.
Ventilation lessons studied
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the essential role of indoor air quality in preventing the spread of airborne pathogens.
H5N1 infections probed
Experts have reviewed the cases of two dairy farm workers who contracted the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of bird flu.
Pollution impacts people's mood
Researchers are using a new measurement to show how a person’s mood or affect fluctuates with daily changes in air pollution.
Shorten keen for NDIS change
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has expressed optimism that the Senate will pass a bill designed to reform ...
WHO issues superbug alert
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for vigilance as an antibiotic-resistant superbug spreads.
Plastic link probed
Researchers at the Florey Institute have discovered a potential link between prenatal exposure to the chemical BPA and autism in boys.
Screen time types studied
A new analysis shows some screen time can be beneficial for a child’s psychological development.
Victoria rejects merger call
Victoria has announced an additional $1.5 billion investment in the state's health system, and scrapped plans to amalgamate hospitals.
Menopause leave proposed
Unions have called for 10 days of paid reproductive leave to support women during menopause.
Blood tests predict issues
Common blood tests can aid in early cancer detection and guide referral strategies.
Content review coming
The NSW Government has announced a parliamentary inquiry to investigate the impacts of pornography on young people.
Disability pledge deemed weak
The Albanese Government has unveiled its initial response to the Disability Royal Commission ...
MRFF prevention lacking
A new study shows that while prevention is better than cure, it is also less well funded.
Nervous COVID effect shown
A new study reveals SARS-CoV-2 rapidly infects the nervous system prior to bloodstream entry.
Parasite hacked for drug delivery
A cat poo parasite has been re-engineered to deliver drugs to mouse brains.
Ambulance employee grift alleged
Ambulance Victoria has reportedly suspended six employees accused of fraudulently claiming overtime.