Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Around a third of death and disability in Australia is due to unhealthy lifestyles, a new study says.
Research denies jab fear
There is more evidence that the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination does not increase the risk for autism.
Lead levels rise in SA town
New data shows the number of Port Pirie children with “harmful” levels of lead in their blood has more than doubled since 2017.
Child stroke guidelines launched
Experts have published Australia’s first rehabilitation guidelines to help children who have had a stroke.
Net cast for Medevac staff
The Federal Government has begun its search for medical experts to work on Christmas Island.
Remote health steps defined
Experts have lamented the lack of a cohesive national rural and remote health strategy for Australia.
Three hit in ANSTO spill
Three staff at a government nuclear facility have been decontaminated after a chemical spill.
Anger receptors start early
The part of the brain we use to process angry voices is at work in babies as young as six months old, according to international researchers.
Coal dust diseases rise
Health advocates say almost 20 new diagnoses of coal dust diseases have emerged in Queensland workers in the last fortnight.
PM urges disability backing
Scott Morrison has written to the states and territories for support in establishing a disability sector royal commission.
Cases uncovered in silicosis review
An official review has found close to 100 Queensland workers have contracted the potentially deadly lung disease silicosis.
ACOSS wants disability probe
The Australian Council of Social Service wants a Royal Commission into abuse suffered by people with disabilities.
App aimed at ES health
Local experts want emergency service workers to be better equipped for the mental health challenges of their roles.
Assisted dying steps assessed
Experts have reflected on the challenges in translating Victoria’s voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws into practice.
CSIRO launches big bug tracker
CSIRO has developed a new tool to understand how human infectious diseases found overseas might spread in Australia.
National lung plan launched
The Federal Government has released its National Strategic Action Plan for Lung Conditions, coupled with $4 million in new funding.
New team for Strep vaccine
Funding has been provided for a national consortium to find a vaccine against Strep A.
Cervical cancer fix mapped
Researchers say the global elimination of cervical cancer is “within reach”.
My Health opt-outs hit 10%
One in 10 people with a Medicare card have opted-out of the new My Health Record digital health system.
Anti-vax ad spend detailed
The Federal Government is spending millions to fight anti-vaccination campaigns.