Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
The stress level of the average Australian worker is trudging ever-higher, with three quarters of the workforce feeling the negative health effects.
New method cuts to the heart of emergency concerns
A fast-track diagnostic tool is helping decongest some Queensland emergency departments.
Million dollar boost for broad health research
A researcher from the University of Queensland has been awarded over a million dollars to find the genetic secrets behind thousands of diseases.
Online link for Victorian research chain
An online booking system has created a greater level of access to Victoria’s large range of world-class research infrastructure.
Single-cells seen to take unknown genetic initiative
Life thrives in the world’s harshest climates, and a recent report has shown a previously-unknown method some creatures use to reproduce in extreme situations.
Robotic arms needed to lift raft of awards
An Australian university-backed start-up has taken home a large portion of the winner’s pie at the Tech23 2013 awards, bagging five of the 34 possible prizes.
Last minute save on psych support for doctors
Funding seems to have been renewed for a program that provides doctors with mental health advice from a psychiatrist.
Mosquitoes scoring against anti-malarial wall
There are concerns that thousands of lives may be at risk from the ailing efficacy of a key malaria drug.
New technologies reined to keep brains from pain
A new system which could allow greater control over anaesthesia and induced comas has seen positive results from early tests.
Pregnant metabolism lessens lamotrigine, study says
Research has uncovered an important relationship between pregnancy and a drug for bipolar disorder, which could be increasing risks to mothers and unborn children.
Study plots SARS to bat country
Chinese horseshoe bats have been identified as the origin of SARS, which killed 774 people the 2002 pandemic.
Girls' sport course cut in NT
The Northern Territory Government is considering scrapping a scheme which provides sport and health education to girls, causing deep concern from advocates.
Kids hear the price of poverty
Scientists in the US say that the financial wealth and educational background of a mother can affect the make-up of their child’s brain – making it more difficult to process sound.
Eleven breaches of chemical levels in mine town air
Sulphur dioxide levels in a north Queensland mining city have breached standard levels 11 times this month.
Peoples' push keeping the clown out of town
Arms have been laid down in the battle between a fast-food giant and residents of a small town in Victoria.
Romantic claim denied by unloving Lady Justice
There will be no money awarded to the public servant who made a claim for injuries sustained during sexual intercourse on a work trip.
Curtin compelled to create online OCD helper
An Australian university has created an online tool to help young people suffering with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Nano-device can drop drugs and see what happens
A new nanoparticle has been developed which can deliver cancer drugs to specific cells and then stick around to monitor their effect.
Discovery prompts re-thinking of mind-power
A new discovery has revealed the human brain has several times more processing power than ever imagined.
Families pushed to longer-term plans
It appears the pill that sparked the sexual revolution may have done its dash, with Australian family planning clinics pushing for a move to longer-term contraceptives.
PBS expands to treat more, save lives
At least a quarter of a million people will get access to medicines they otherwise could not afford, with new additions to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.