Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
The NDIA has been accused of selective quoting to support controversial reforms.
Options abound for COVID site
Various groups are calling on the Federal Government to support more onshore quarantine facilities.
Survey upends drinking stereotype
Contrary to the image created by racial stereotyping, data suggests alcoholism is not more prevalent in Indigenous communities.
Key kidney enzyme uncovered
Australian researchers have identified an enzyme that could help 700 million people who live with chronic kidney disease.
Robots trained for superbug sweep
Robotics could be used to combat one of the greatest threats to global health and food security.
New tool for mass gene-edits
Researchers have created a new gene-editing technique that enables millions of genetic experiments...
COVID caps protect supplies
It appears that limits for medications during the COVID-19 pandemic safeguarded supplies from panic buying.
Females rise in research ranks
The number of female authors in Australian medical journals is on the rise.
Study seeks to end cycles
Experts say supporting female survivors of childhood maltreatment is critical to disrupting intergenerational abuse.
Hospital staff action slammed
The SA Government is facing industrial action from health workers over an alleged privatisation agenda.
Blood barrier guide discovered
Researchers have uncovered new details on how some diseases affect the brain.
Experts urge naloxone scripts
Experts say doctors should prescribe naloxone when they prescribe opioids.
Feds extend tele-services
The Federal Government has decided to extend telehealth services until the end of 2021.
Poor diet risk reviewed
A new study shows people with diets high in chocolate and lollies, butter and white bread may be at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death in middle-age.
UQ clamp still coming
The University of Queensland is continuing to re-engineer its COVID-19 vaccine.