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A new survey shows Queensland’s junior doctors are increasingly concerned that overwork and fatigue may lead to mistakes.
Lab change makes legal mess
Two senior staff members at Queensland's state-run forensic crime laboratory have been stood down after ...
OCD interventions reviewed
Research suggests deep brain stimulation can halve symptoms of severe OCD.
Viral alarm mask tested
Chinese scientists have created a face mask that can alert the wearer if they have been exposed to viruses.
Aged care boost announced
The federal government says it will spend an extra $1.4 billion to help healthcare providers and the aged care sector deal with ...
Study backs safe injecting
A review has found that after 21 years, Sydney's supervised injecting centre is a success.
Study seeks gas saving
Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a common and effective painkiller for use in childbirth, but it is a greenhouse gas, and experts are trying to reduce its environmental impact.
WHO against antibody course
The World Health Organization (WHO) is strongly advising against antibody treatments for COVID-19.
Videos backed for trim kids
Researchers say a video-based programme helped kids cut the kilos during lockdown.
Stem cell advances revealed
New research brings the scientific world closer to making stem cells from a patient’s adult cells, rather than human embryos.
Ambassadors seen as aged help
‘Resident ambassadors’ in aged care settings could reduce incidences of violence and aggression...
DAFF sees future risks
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has called for adaptation to a changing biosecurity environment.
Female tissue tests enhanced
Researchers have come up with a new way to grow tissue for female reproductive system reconstruction.
Global development slips
The UN says human development has declined for the first time since it started measuring it.
Monkeypox plans backed
New research suggests vaccines could induce strong immune responses against the 2022 monkeypox virus.
Officials mark COVID changes
Senior health officials say Australia has passed its COVID-19 peak, but needs to be prepared for future waves.
Vital aftercare enhanced
A state and federal government partnership is providing funding for suicide aftercare in Tasmania.
HESTA warns fossil stocks
Superannuation giant HESTA has advised AGL Energy, Origin, Santos and Woodside it may offload their stocks ...
Air quality set to slide
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says that as the climate changes, global air quality is set to take a hit.