Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Aged Care Minister Anika Wells says the government is considering a levy to improve the aged care system.
Data set for disability help
State and territory governments have given their endorsement to a national data asset to enhance services for individuals with disabilities.
Diabetes drug tested for long COVID
Taking a diabetes drug shortly after infection appears to cut the risk of long COVID by 40 per cent.
DNA damage in cancer risk
Researchers say cancer risk could be linked to the functions of circular RNAs, a recently-discovered family of genetic fragments within cells.
Docs sign gas letter
Paediatricians and federal independent MP Monique Ryan are urging the Northern Territory (NT) government to withdraw its support for a full-scale fracking industry.
Mental health abuse reported
An official report calls for financial redress and apology for victims of mental health system abuse in Victoria.
State's gap goal falters
Queensland is falling short of a target to close the gap on First Nations’ life expectancy.
ACT backs intersex protection
The ACT Legislative Assembly has passed a bill that prohibits unnecessary and irreversible medical procedures on intersex individuals.
Science frees Folbigg
A concerted effort by scientific authorities has helped secure the release of Kathleen Folbigg from prison after 20 years.
Big endo advance made
Sydney researchers have successfully grown tissue from all known types of endometriosis.
Feet carry human future
Scientists say the flexible human foot arch may have helped to run and walk upright.
Hospital grab goes to court
The battle over Calvary Public Hospital is heading to the Supreme Court.
Jab messaging reviewed
Focusing on the non-health benefits of getting a COVID-19 booster could make vaccine messaging more persuasive, according to Australian research.
More PFAS damage settled
The Federal Government has reached a $22 million settlement with an Aboriginal community over PFAS contamination.
More smoke laws coming
New legislation could see health warnings on individual cigarettes and graphic images on cigarette packets.
DoD health help slammed
The Department of Defence’s management of health services for the Australian Defence Force has been criticised.
Artificial virus enters cells
Researchers have built artificial virus-like particles capable of entering human cells to perform tasks such as gene editing.
Aged care report lands
The Albanese government has suggested that elderly Australians should bear a greater share of the costs for aged care.
Boozy influence opposed
Experts are calling to regulate the alcohol industry’s influence on health policies.