Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
There appears to be a rise in cases of measles among people who have been vaccinated.
Popper study backs TGA
New research has found young gay and bisexual men are frequent users of alkyl nitrites, or poppers, but few show signs of addiction.
Dutton slams doctors' choice
The Home Affairs Minister says recent moves are making boat arrivals much more likely.
Study suggests drug for dwarfism
A new drug could be used to allow children with dwarfism to grow to average heights.
Chronic pain plan launched
A new national strategy has been launched to help Australians living with chronic pain.
DVT study urges closer view
Doctors are being urged to keep a careful eye on deep vein thrombosis, a difficult-to-spot but potentially deadly condition.
Euthanasia laws take force
Australia’s only voluntary assisted dying laws come into effect this week.
New funds for suicide prevention
The Federal Government has announced $400,000 in funding for suicide prevention, including a program for refugees.
Union calls for hospital security
Recent attacks have led to calls for higher safety standards for NSW paramedics.
Kids missing care
A study has found that a majority of Australian children with mental health disorders are not accessing care.
Health boss unhappiness heard
A senior Queensland Health bureaucrat appears to have been caught criticising the state’s $1.5 billion digital upgrade.
Sex study shows school activity
A national survey has found 47 per cent of Year 10-12 students have engaged in sexual intercourse.
Dust disease van funded
The Queensland Government is funding a mobile health screening service for coal workers.
HPV tests helping
Official figures suggest the change from Pap smear tests to human papillomavirus (HPV) testing has been effective.
Mesh inventor slammed
A gynaecologist and inventor of transvaginal mesh devices has been found guilty of professional misconduct.
Research offers migrant birth help
Experts say communication is key to reducing stillbirth in migrant and refugee communities.
State funds permanent aides
This week’s Queensland budget will see hundreds of patient aides made permanent.
Local Roundup claim launched
A Melbourne gardener has launched legal action against Monsanto in Australia’s first Roundup lawsuit.
New deal for tissue printing
The Murdoch Institute has signed a deal with a US-based biotech company to create ‘bioprinted tissue’.