Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Researchers are working on tiny metal capsules for delivering anti-cancer drugs only to cancer cells.
Bulk biller rort revealed
A collapsed bulk billing medical centre has been accused of systematically rorting Medicare over a number of years.
Genetic cocktail drives vices
Experts say that nearly 4,000 genetic variations influence our smoking and drinking habits.
STI stats show drop
Australia’s annual sexual health check up shows STIs are mostly down, but this could be because of less testing.
Neuralink slammed for animal outcomes
Elon Musk’s cybernetics company Neuralink is facing a federal probe and employee backlash over animal tests.
Scrapped vaccine advanced
Locally-developed vaccine technology abandoned early in the COVID-19 pandemic has been revived.
Untested DNA tallied
An inquiry has heard thousands of Queensland DNA crime scene samples went untested following a controversial lab decision.
COVIDsafe links to be probed
The contract for the largely failed ‘COVIDsafe’ app will be scrutinised at an official inquiry.
Students hired to ease strain
A new plan will see NSW student doctors get paid jobs in hospitals to ease staff shortages.
Territories allowed VAD votes
The ACT and Northern Territory parliaments can consider euthanasia laws after a landmark ban was overturned.
Booze guesses vary
New research shows Australians are not good at estimating their own blood-alcohol content.
Medibank data dumped
The Medibank hackers appear to have released their full trove of information after the company refused to pay a ransom.
IRC slams nurse strike
The Industrial Relations Commission could suspend the WA nurses’ union’s registration after thousands of members went on strike.
Killer cell shift revealed
Rogue immune cells linked to leukaemia appear to be a key driver of autoimmune diseases.
Malaria expert honoured
Melbourne scientist Professor Alan Cowman has been awarded the CSL Florey Medal.
Summer harms rise
Safety authorities say outdoor injuries are on the rise as Australia heads into summer.
Warning over potting mix risk
Health authorities have issued an urgent warning for people who use potting mix, after a Sydney woman died from Legionnaires’...