Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
International researchers have released the first draft of a reference 'pangenome' - a collection of DNA sequences from 47 people.
Australia open to deadly bird flu
Australia is not ready for the arrival of an avian influenza strain that has killed millions of birds and thousands of mammals overseas ...
Stats show risk of helping
Dozens of paramedics have gathered at a regional Victorian court as two women accused of assaulting emergency workers in separate incidents faced a magistrate.
Ageist changes studied
Natural changes could result in older people viewing themselves through a negative and ageist lens, experts say.
ED stories seen repeating
The media representation of Australian hospital emergency departments (EDs) is largely negative – and has not changed in the past 20 years.
Vape crackdown coming
Australia is looking to crack down on the illegal ‘vape’ trade by making it even more illegal.
Youth mental strain rises
Researchers have measured the rise in children and adolescents in mental health crisis care since the COVID-19 pandemic.
AI decodes thoughts
New AI technology has been developed that can translate brain scans into words and sentences ...
Cannabis checked for cancer pain
A new review of real world data suggests medicinal cannabis works for cancer pain.
Legionnaires risk laid out
An audit suggests health regulations should be overhauled to better cover Legionnaires’ risk.
Lab lungs laid out
Scientists have developed a step-by-step blueprint to create advanced human lung models in the lab.
MND efforts revealed
New research at The University of Queensland could help develop viable treatments - and ultimately a cure - for motor neuron disease (MND)
NDIS issues acknowledged
The Prime Minister has acknowledged that the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is out of control.
Pharmacists join script scheme
Over 1,000 pharmacies across New South Wales have signed up to participate in a clinical trial to administer new prescriptions ...
PBS shifts to longer scripts
Millions of Australians with chronic illnesses are set to benefit from a major shake-up of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Cranberry treatments backed
New evidence suggests cranberry products can prevent urinary tract infections for women.