Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
An international research team has created an artificial eye which mimics the shape and composition of the human retina.
Hospitals brush with fungus
Experts say they may have found Australia's first transmission of the drug-resistant Candida auris fungus.
MyHealth hacks mentioned
A federal agency has admitted MyHealth records have been targeted by hackers.
Single-use has issues
Doctors say single-use metalware is both a cost and a liability for Australian hospitals.
QLD puts off euthanasia laws
Queensland’s voluntary euthanasia laws have been deferred until after the October election.
State simplifies trans change
Law reforms in Victoria have made it easier for people to change their birth certificates.
Genomic value varies
A new study looks at the value people place on having their genome sequenced for medical purposes.
Implants allow blind to 'see'
Researchers are working on new prosthetics that restore sight by delivering visual information directly to the brain.
More join COVID probe push
Dozens of nations have backed Australia's push for an independent inquiry into the COVID-19 outbreak.
Opioid abuse costs billions
The ‘extra-medical’ use of opioids is costing Australia around $15.7 billion and causing more than 2200 deaths a year.
Survey launched for locked-in teens
Researchers want to talk to teens in COVID-19 lockdown for a mental health impact study.
Saliva test spots cancer
A simple saliva test developed in Queensland has detected early throat cancer in a person who had no symptom and no clinical signs of cancer.
New advice for viral frontline
Researchers have made recommendations to manage the mental health of frontline medical workers during viral outbreaks.
Aboriginal health gaps highlighted
Health authorities say the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed fundamental gaps in Aboriginal health care.
ERs report DV rise
Melbourne hospitals have recorded a significant increase in the number of people experiencing family violence, and the state hopes a new campaign will help.
Psoriasis more than skin deep
Researchers say psoriasis should not be considered just a skin disease, but rather a complex disorder of chronic inflammation.
Warning over health hacks
Experts have issued a warning about the vulnerable technology at the heart of Australian health systems.