Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Nine of Australia’s ‘Closing the Gap’ targets are not on track, according to new data.
Pharmacy boost questioned
The ACT Government wants pharmacists to administer a broader range of vaccines.
Cough drug crackdown
The TGA has cancelled pholcodine cough medicines from its registry and is recalling the products over safety concerns.
Optogenetics growth shown
A recent summit has reviewed amazing advances in the field of optogenetics.
Compensation call for group home abuse
One of Australia’s biggest disability service providers has been urged to compensate a woman for sexual assault inside a group home.
Internal bio-printer tested
Engineers have developed a miniature robotic arm that could 3D print bio-material inside a person’s body.
Pollution toll tallied
Experts estimate that vehicle emissions could cause over 11,000 deaths a year.
COVID protection checked
A new study shows how well a prior COVID-19 infection protects the next time around.
FEATURE: One Health to help links
Our feature article series returns this week with a dive into the ‘One Health’ philosophy.
Max ivermectin won't help COVID
A new study shows the maximum safe dose of ivermectin still does not help treat COVID-19.
SA to see health boost
The Federal Government has announced plans to open five urgent healthcare centres in South Australia, with four to be located in metropolitan areas and one in Mount Gambier.
Gender split in brain scans
More connectivity suggests girls' brains really do mature faster than boys' brains.
Health data plan questioned
Concerns have been raised about a new plan to share information between hospitals in Victoria.