Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
An SA Health unit will be expanded to investigate ageist abuse against any South Australians.
Data scanned for Optus issues
Services Australia is using data matching to scan Medicare details for Optus hack victims.
Glyphosate found in urine sweep
The common weedkiller glyphosate has been detected in 8 per cent of urine samples drawn from the general public in a recent study.
Care shortage outlined
A report says Australia is facing a serious workforce shortfall of more than 100,000 carers within five years
ACT to boost bed exit
The ACT Government says it is working with National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to streamline approvals and free up hospital beds.
Isolation rules relaxing
National Cabinet has agreed Australians will no longer have to isolate after testing positive for COVID-19 form October 14.
New dementia link spotted
Researchers have found a link between metabolism and dementia-related brain measures.
STI study sees surprise
A program to text young people at risk of STI infection may have had the opposite effect than intended.
Issues leaked from DNA lab
Claims of workplace issues have emerged from a troubled Queensland DNA lab.
Metal effects on fungi checked
Metal compounds could be the answer to the growing problem of drug-resistant fungal infections.
Push to translate DNA findings
Australian scientists are challenging the research and funding community to develop better treatments for debilitating mental health conditions.
Quick success in brain drug test
An experimental brain cancer drug has been fast-tracked in clinical trials.
SA opens nurse drive
The SA Government has announced it will double the number of graduate nurses joining SA Health.
State rejects drug call
The NSW Government has not taken up a recommendation to decriminalise low-level use of illicit drugs.
Young docs' stress surveyed
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 ...