Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Scientists have discovered leukaemia-linked biomarkers present in newborns’ blood.
Carer help studied
Experts say phone support reduces carer stress, but improving their quality of life remains elusive.
Insurance hike for hospitals
The NSW Government is imposing a new tax hike on private health insurers.
Leaders make disease declaration
Commonwealth leaders and partners have vowed to tackle noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health.
Police proceed with jab case
Hundreds of Queensland police officers are suing over COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Vaccination slide continues
Childhood vaccination rates in Australia have declined for a third consecutive year.
Global gambling harm decried
Researchers are calling for urgent action to curb gambling’s rising health impacts.
Blood test shows birth risk
A simple blood test could prevent deadly preeclampsia complications during labour, researchers say.
Cancer moves mapped
Researchers have identified the genetic pathways cancers use to resist treatments, paving the way for more targeted therapies.
Rural moves reported
A new report details successes and challenges for Australia’s rural health commission.
Birth rate drops to risky level
Australia’s birth rate has plunged to its lowest level ever, raising alarm.
Teen friendships tracked
Teenage friendships are critical to determining wellbeing in adulthood, new research finds.
Medics show climate alarm
Australian emergency medicine workers are increasingly alarmed by climate change.
COVID hospital deaths tallied
Hundreds died from COVID-19 caught in NSW hospitals last year, data reveals.
Disability commission questioned
Experts have investigated potential flaws in the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
Drug test for tiny spines
UQ researchers say miniature spines could make epilepsy treatment safer during pregnancy.
Medicare reviews make calls
The Australian government has completed three key reviews of Medicare and primary care systems.
Medibank expands four-day trial
Medibank says it will offer four-day work weeks to more staff after a successful trial.
Drug funding helps results
Drug company funding significantly inflates psychiatric drug trial results, new research reveals.