Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
The Victorian government is refusing to sign up to a national plan to rid public buildings of asbestos; calling the scheme an “ineffective Labor policy”.
ER rates down after ban on knock-off drugs
A meeting of state fair trading ministers, Commonwealth representatives, authorities and experts has decided to extend a ban on synthetic drugs in Australia.
Helping pays off in ABS stats
The latest ABS salary statistics have been released and it seems medicine is the industry to go for to get the highest pay cheque.
Lasers listen to blood cell's lament
Lasers may be able to detect diseases in individual blood cells, with new research suggesting the technique could be used in a number of ways.
Live liver grown in lab
An important proof-of-concept test has been successful in a Japanese lab, one which could lead to vast improvements in donor organ availability.
Forum for findings in science of the mind
A forum has been announced that will explore some groundbreaking ideas in neuroscience and education.
Masseuse says massage in schools reduces bullying
Some Tasmanian schools have resorted to massages to calm crazed students.
QLD works on healthy trans-Torres relations
The Queensland Government is forging stronger ties with a nearby oceanic neighbour; the nation of Papua New Guinea.
Scientists closing in on malaria
An Australian-lead trial could lead to a breakthrough vaccine treatment for malaria, one of the world’s deadliest diseases.
Survey shows spike in cycling
Bicycles make up an incredible 24 per cent of traffic on London streets at rush hour, a survey has found.
Big builders bid for Ear and Eye job
The big players in Victorian construction are bidding for a high-profile government contract, to rebuild the iconic Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
DisabilityCare officially up, positive outcomes reported
One of the final acts of the Gillard Government has come into effect today with the official beginning of the national disability insurance scheme, now called DisabilityCare.
New AIDS protocols could end epidemic
New guidelines from the World Health Organisation could save millions of lives with a simple change in treatment.
New PBS pill-listings praised by sufferers
Three cancer drugs have been made dramatically cheaper after their inclusion in the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Paid leave now on for organ donors
Organ donors will now be able to access paid leave from work, with a two year Federal Government funded pilot program beginning today.
SA Health cuts jobs and streamlines services to save cash
The Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital has cited improved efficiency as its reasoning behind a round of job cuts.
Fluoride fight taken to the polls
A rural Queensland Mayor has announced residents will vote on whether their water should be fluoridated.
LNP promises warily welcomed by researchers
The Coalition’s proposed policies on science, health and medical funding have been welcomed by research authorities.
WA farmers jump on GM wagon in spades
Despite global protests with millions turning out, Western Australian farmers have bought record amounts of genetically-modified canola from breeder-under-fire Monsanto.
Robots trialled as treatment for dementia
Following recent reports of ever-increasing rates of dementia in Australia, a joint study between US, Australian, British and German scientists may provide some help to sufferers now and in the future.
Sea sponges give out new anti-cancer compounds
The next big development in cancer treatments could be just drifting around in the ocean right now. Researchers have identified two new anticancer compounds inside the innocuous sea sponge, which has strong natural chemical defence capabilities.