Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
The Albanese government is introducing legislation that could wipe student debts for doctors and nurses.
Brain tech aids silent spelling
Scientists in the US are working on a device that can decode brain activity to spell out sentences.
Understanding low in new focus
COVID-19 appears to have increased public attention on research, but not public understanding.
FWC rules on aged care pay
Aged care workers will receive a 15 per cent pay rise after a recent Fair Work Commission ruling.
Medicare fraud sought
An independent review has been launched to look at claims of fraud within Medicare.
Panel plans pandemic steps
Health experts from around the world have come to a consensus on actions they say will end the persistent threat of COVID-19.
WA takes claim to IRC
The WA government is taking the nurse’s union to the Industrial Relations Commission.
COVID babies' brains reviewed
Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic appear to have had a negative impact on babies’ communication abilities.
Cell test sent to space
Some of the tiniest animals on Earth have beens sent into space for cancer research.
COVID cause goes unaddressed
An international task force has found COVID-19’s origins were “most likely zoonotic”, but the world has largely failed to deal with the cause.
Medibank could face ransom
Medibank has revealed hackers had access to the data of at least 4 million customers.
More claims in QLD lab probe
An official inquiry into Queensland’s state-run DNA laboratory continues.
Anti-cancer mini-protein tested
Researchers are testing a drug to inhibit a gene that drives many cancers.
Old fuel threatens health
Experts say the world’s dependence on fossil fuels continues to threaten human health.
Medibank hack broadens
Medibank has revealed that the cyber attack on its customers' data was much wider than it originally thought.
Lab rat reforms called
A NSW Government report calls for changes in the use of animals in medical research.