Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
An Australian research team has found indications that a set of drugs for a blood disorder may be able to treat both stomach and bowel cancer.
Evolution reaches across time and face
Timing is indeed crucial, with a new paper finding time is the difference between fear and surprise in facial expressions.
Big front-wheeler brings bizarre to work commute
A new device will provide the best of several worlds for people who are severely indecisive about the way they travel.
Novel approach finds likely source of autistic habit
Many who work with autistic children and adults are aware of the habit of ‘withdrawal into self’, but a new study has shed some light on where the characteristic might come from.
Study sees sound result from decade chasing deficiency
More than a decade since reports found Indigenous Australians had the highest rates of painful ear infection in the world; cases of otitis media are dropping across the population.
Tassie MP wants more surgery for less
Closing doors to cut waiting times has been proposed by one federal MP, who thinks his state simply has too many public hospitals.
WorkCover changes to cut fakes, provide more healthcare
Injured workers will be re-defined, and able to sue their bosses, under an overhaul of South Australia's WorkCover regime.
No money for old burners as ban lights up
South Australian businesses operating commercial solariums will be the only ones not compensated by the state government when the ban on sun beds takes place.
Stress brings potent cellular game-changer
A new technique is being developed that would allow human cells to be turned back into stem cells, and grown into virtually any body part.
Blame passed as smoking rate lights up issues
The Cancer Council says more should be done to reduce smoking rates in Australia’s most addicted state.
Better scan to hone bone cancer hunt
A new type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan can take a fresh look at the whole body, to help plot the spread of cancer among other duties.
Check-up for ancient plague finds black link in DNA
Modern science has found a tiny culprit in an ancient mystery – shedding light on what killed around half the population of Europe, twice.
New tool to check chance of Alzheimer's online
Australian researchers have created an online test to check for Alzheimer’s disease in just ten minutes.
Parents all important, from the first moment it starts
Parents play the major role in the future health of their children, but new research shows even the exact moment of conception can influence a kid's fate.
Skin cell reversal could be cure for naked heads
Some groundbreaking science may spell the end for a damning condition which has plagued men for generations – baldness.
Better targeting to send bugs packing
Some microscopic engineering may make the magic bullet for deadly viruses and bacteria, with Queensland researchers hoping to use oil as a cure.
Experts speak on real digital dangers for youth
Some health authorities have begun to speak out about the possible damage of too much ‘screen time’ for children.
Surgery switch to save public spill-over
Changes are on the way in the Queensland health system, with a plan that would see private hospitals taking on surgeries that public sites do not have time for.
Terms released for mums' funding bundle of joy
The Federal Government has released details some have been waiting to see since before the election – the Paid Parental Leave Scheme spruiked heavily by Tony Abbott and the Coalition.
New source spied in deadly bee decline
The decline of honeybee populations around the world is a cause for great concern, and researchers have just discovered another possible reason the vital bugs are dropping like flies.
Shots of shining sun for the heart, warnings for the skin
Research has suggested there may be a fun new way to fight against one of the world’s leading causes of death.