Archived News for Health Sector Professionals

New research this week reveals some types of vaccines may support the transmission of more virulent forms of disease.

Exciting Ebola advance in vaccine tests

Experts are reporting 100 per cent success rate in a trial for a new Ebola vaccine in Guinea.

Kind words mark eye pioneer's passing

Australian eye health pioneer Professor Brien Holden has been remembered as a unique and inspiring leader around the world.

Report goes against Abbott's coal claim

A report by a social welfare group says renewable energy is an easier, quicker and cheaper method of lifting people out of poverty than fossil-fuel power.

Study says mis-reading GPs can't help obese

A new study says GPs are failing to help obese Australians lose weight because they mistake low levels of health literacy with a lack of motivation.

Deep depression mechanism found

New research has shed light on the mechanisms in the brain that can lead depressed people to dwell on negative thoughts.

Donations counted in life-saving study

A new report card for global aid reveals Australians are an altruistic bunch, saving the lives of 230,000 children since the year 2000.

Antibiotic resistance jumps species

Antibiotic resistance genes are spreading to Australian wildlife, including captive sea lions and rock wallabies, and the little penguins of Sydney Harbour.

Pot stats show blunt opposition

Despite Australia’s relatively high rate of cannabis use, new figures show most are strongly opposed to it.

Experts say drug IP fights cost lives

Academics have slammed pharmaceutical giants for squabbling over intellectual property for new life-saving medicines, while victims of disease are dying.

NHMRC looks at egg issues and gender choices

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is looking at changes to its ethical guidelines for assisted reproduction technology (ART).

Salt mandate and other smart heart moves

Experts say a nationwide salt reduction target could cut rates of cardiovascular disease.

Semi-effective malaria vaccine moves forward

The World Health Organisation is investigating when and where to use an exciting new malaria vaccine.

South Australia sued over use of health software

Software company Global Health Limited (GHL) is suing the South Australian Government for continuing to use the CHIRON patient management program without a valid licence.

Top chiropractor resigns in hospital access scandal

The Chiropractors Association of Australia has been rocked by the resignation of one of its top people, after claims of unauthorised hospital visits to treat a baby.

Refugee files spread for political purposes

Media reports suggest that the personal medical records of asylum seekers have been handed over to Australia’s immigration department for “political purposes”.

Language revival for Aboriginal health boost

An Australian researcher says the revival of an Aboriginal language in South Australia could bring mental health benefits.

Baird makes GST pitch to help health

News South Wales Premier Mike Baird has made his pitch in the much-awaited yet much-avoided GST conversation, arguing the rate should be increased to 15 per cent to pay for better healthcare.

Exciting inhibitory find for new depression drugs

Researchers in the US have identified new drug compounds that could successfully treat depression in less than 24 hours, while minimising side effects.

Greens' drug push urges new view

The Greens are pushing for Australian authorities to take on a Portuguese program that approaches drug addiction as a health issue, not a criminal one.