Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Workers have walked off site after man was fatally crushed in a scissor lift at the Royal Adelaide Hospital site.
Ancient teaching suggests innate lean
Researchers have used a small-scale and very specific study to suggest teaching is an innate human behaviour.
Concern raised as jab rates drop
New figures show Australia is slacking off on immunisation, and could be putting people at risk.
Cancer cell switch brings striking results
Excitement is rising around a new cancer treatment that uses a patient’s own cells.
Condom study could seed native grass industry
A massive new industry could open up in Australia following research on materials for the thinnest condom ever.
Severe shortage striking worldwide
Four billion people face severe water scarcity for at least one month a year, according to a new report.
Infant ears in bio-printing baby step
Biomedical engineers have unveiled a ground-breaking new device over ten years in the making.
$30 mil hospital clean up bill paid
A big funding boost has put Melbourne’s Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital redevelopment back on track.
Autism app for faster diagnosis
Important interventions could be made with the release of a mobile phone app for detecting autism.
Barnett blind to Fiona failings
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett says critics of Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) should stop complaining about what is “probably the best hospital in the southern hemisphere”.
SA wants waste opportunity
South Australia is lining itself up as the new home of nuclear waste in Australia.
Worm brain study spots handy proteins
Australian researchers have discovered a new mechanism for brain cell repair.
New app dares kids to seek help
An innovative new program has taken ‘Truth or Dare’ to a whole new level.
Sexuality in schools deemed
Conservative outrage is bubbling at news that children are being taught about sexual orientation and transgender issues at school.
Mind-control implant lands in Melbourne
Australian researchers have unveiled a stunning new device that could change the world for paraplegics.
Coal miner slugged with fire safety case
Worksafe Victoria is bringing charges against Hazelwood Power Corporation over a long-running coal mine fire that smothered the town of Morwell.
Energy drinks linked to off-beats
As people continue to quaff high levels of caffeine-filled energy drinks, experts are looking at what the effect might be.
Health staff speak out on violent ERs
Hospital security guards want enhanced powers before more blood is spilled.
Hospital fly-through gives helpful view
Authorities have given an update on the new Perth Children's Hospital (PCH), which they say is on track to open at the end of this year.
Mosquito measures stretched
Authorities are setting up a rapid testing centre for Zika virus in North Queensland.
Science cuts strike at Australia's future
There is a lot of concern about the future of Australian science and technology, with hundreds of jobs cut from the leading government organisation.