Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Researchers have developed a neuron-growing ink that uses the body’s electrical signals to guide nerve cells.
PC reports on mental cost
The Productivity Commission says mental illness costs the Australian economy $220 billion each year.
Cross-border tracing tests
NSW, Victoria and ACT will soon test a combined, decentralised contact tracing system.
Excitement builds for local vaccine
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says a local COVID-19 vaccine is so far proving “safe and effective”, based on phase 1 trials.
Experience needed in RHD response
Experts say the lived experience of Indigenous Australians is crucial to eliminating rheumatic heart disease.
State set on housing help
Billions of dollars will be spent on Victoria’s largest ever public housing construction blitz.
Call to cut junk ads
Health authorities want the WA Government to ban junk food ads on public transport and other government property.
NSW funds new rehab
Over $10 million in funding has been secured for a drug detox and rehab centre in Dubbo.
Lungs washed in exciting advance
Queensland doctors say they have found a potential cure for silicosis disease.
Turmeric tested for asbestos response
Researchers are looking for new treatments for a deadly disease caused by asbestos exposure.
AI adequate at risk test
Artificial Intelligence is now about as good as traditional methods for predicting health risks.
New site to help health staff
Victoria has announced a wellbeing package to support healthcare workers.
Oxford vaccine lands at lab
A Melbourne lab is about to start brewing up the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Psilocybin success in small trial
Some positive results have emerged from a small trial testing magic mushrooms as a treatment for depression.
Social use affects actions
New research suggests different ways of using social media are linked to different levels of risk for young people.
PC calls for Aboriginal office
The Productivity Commission has called for measures to place Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at the centre of policy evaluation.
AMA warns of fit test issues
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) says some Victorian hospitals are yet to complete coronavirus respiratory protection plans.