Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Burney to fight dark rate
Labor's first Aboriginal spokesperson for indigenous Australians wants efforts to reduce indigenous suicide.
Experts reflect on flu rise
Flu cases this year are occurring at a rate three to four times higher than normal.
Opioid study allays fears
Experts say doctors should not be afraid of opioid therapy for terminally ill patients.
Services Australia outlined
Reforms to set up the new centralised Services Australia agency have been signed.
New cancer targets emerge
Australian research has identified two new potential therapies for childhood and common cancers.
QUT takes on concussion study
The US Department of Defence is funding a concussion study in Queensland.
Tasmanian EDs slammed
Tasmania's health system is severely compromising patient safety, the state's auditor-general says.
AMA warns of US drift
The president of the AMA says Australia’s health system is becoming concerningly similar to the United States'.
Ambulance survey concerning
Research has revealed a lack of public understanding about when to call an ambulance.
New embyro test available
A revolutionary new non-invasive embryo screening test could reduce miscarriages.
Screen time sleep loss studied
Research suggests teens' sleep patterns can be improved by reducing blue light exposure ...
Drug swab accuracy questioned
A NSW court ruling has called the accuracy of roadside drug tests into question.
Genes compressed in lab-born life
Researchers have found a way to compress the genetic code of synthetic organisms.
Single shot for deadly diseases
Local experts have come up with a single vaccine to simultaneously combat two of the world’s most deadly respiratory diseases.
Experts concerned over aged changes
The uncoupling of healthcare from aged care could have worrying results, experts say.
HBV checks suggested
Australian experts say all patients undergoing cancer treatment should be tested for hepatitis B virus (HBV).
Health pledges should be kept
The newly-returned Morrison Government should be held to account for massive health promises.