Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
European ancestry is vastly overrepresented in genomics research, and it could have serious consequences for science and medicine.
Insurance costs top worry list
A national survey has found health insurance costs are at the top of the list of household worries.
PM announces Vic. health boost
The Prime Minister is in Melbourne spruiking health funding this week.
WA surrogacy needs big update
WA's surrogacy laws have been found to be outdated, discriminatory and need overhauling.
Infections drop in scrubbing study
A major a trial of enhanced hospital cleaning practices at 11 Australian hospitals has resulted in fewer infections and costs.
Artificial womb advancing
Researchers are working on an artificial womb that could one day save the lives of extremely premature babies.
Dementia drops in care settings
Dementia rates are declining among older Australians in home and long-term care.
Economist sees health-tech barriers
One expert is questioning the barriers to tech innovation in healthcare.
Gene studies reach smartphones
Australian researchers have made it possible to do genomic analysis on a phone.
Morrison makes X-ray pledge
The Morrison Government has pledged to reduce costs for x-rays and ultrasounds.
New noises linked to soft food
Research suggests dietary changes may have allowed human speech to advance.
Experts call for gene-edit ban
Scientists and ethicists from seven countries have called for a global moratorium on human genome editing.
New window on babies' first days
A new technique gives unprecedented insight into the dramatic changes occurring in a baby’s first week of life.
Pollution killing millions
New estimates say air pollution is responsible for up to 8.8 million extra deaths around the world each year.
IV antibiotics find new home
Treating children with antibiotics through an intravenous drip at home appears to be ...
Push for science prize equality
The Women in STEM Ambassador is calling for greater diversity in nominations for the PM's science award.
Police DNA bill questioned
Civil libertarians want to stop a bill that allows Victorian police to take DNA from suspects, including children, without a warrant.
Experts assess glaucoma options
The future looks bright for Australians with glaucoma thanks to recent medical advances.