Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - November, 2013
A team in the US have developed a new method for estimating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels, which is more accurate than standard ways for measuring ‘bad’ cholesterol.
Humans still match-up in CPR stakes
Swedish medical researchers have conducted a study to compare automatic and manual cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques, to see which has the best survival results.
Inspectors told to pay out for bursting implant breaches
A French court has ruled a German company must pay compensation to women whose breast implants ruptured.
Key gene found for severe asthma attacks
An international team has pin-pointed the genes responsible for an increased chance of severe asthma in children, which could one day lead to much more effective treatments.
Next level X-ray to put eyes on energetic atoms
An anode upgrade means Melbourne is now home to the most powerful X-ray machine ever developed.
Owners and tanners get heated over anti-cancer ban
Several states have now banned the use of ultra-violet solarium sun-beds, but the outlawing has cause outrage from some operators in Queensland.
Push for new treatment nipped at the bud
The New South Wales Government has rejected the unanimous recommendation of a parliamentary committee, disallowing a possible pain treatment for AIDS sufferers.
Statin stoush reaches full-page pitch
Western Australia’s peak medical group has taken out a full page newspaper advertisement to tell people to take their Statins.
Former MP brings policy to diabetes post
Diabetes Australia has welcomed the posting of its new president, the job being filled by a former MP and well-known contributor to the field.
Work stigma keeps depression locked, costing money and lives
A study by one of Australia’s most prominent charities has shown there is still a strong stigma about mental health in the workplace, which keeps many from seeking the help they need.
Sun safety slips into digital era
The time-tested “Slip, Slop,Slap” method has been ushered into the digital age, updating the important sun safety message for the smartphone generation.
3D-printed body parts brought closer by long-life liver
A company in the United States has created a small section of human liver, which was alive and able to filter toxins and retain nutrients for 40 days.
Australia offers small relief from massive devastation
The Australian Foreign Ministry has announced its response to the unfolding tragedy following the devastation of the Philippines by Typhoon Haiyan.
Green lights in DNA-driven train track trial
Scientists have developed a remarkable new system for chemical transport within the body, using nano-scale motors controlled by DNA.
Health ranking site causes concern among carers
Private health insurer NIB has created a website which rates and ranks healthcare providers, and it has sparked some outrage from medical professionals.
Job dissatisfaction taxing worker wellbeing
The stress level of the average Australian worker is trudging ever-higher, with three quarters of the workforce feeling the negative health effects.
New method cuts to the heart of emergency concerns
A fast-track diagnostic tool is helping decongest some Queensland emergency departments.
Million dollar boost for broad health research
A researcher from the University of Queensland has been awarded over a million dollars to find the genetic secrets behind thousands of diseases.
Online link for Victorian research chain
An online booking system has created a greater level of access to Victoria’s large range of world-class research infrastructure.
Single-cells seen to take unknown genetic initiative
Life thrives in the world’s harshest climates, and a recent report has shown a previously-unknown method some creatures use to reproduce in extreme situations.
Robotic arms needed to lift raft of awards
An Australian university-backed start-up has taken home a large portion of the winner’s pie at the Tech23 2013 awards, bagging five of the 34 possible prizes.