Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - October, 2016
Queensland’s Office of Industrial Relations claimed black lung was eradicated, while also paying out for it.
Bard helps break ASD walls
The wordy works of Shakespeare have been used to help autistic kids open up.
Lifeline NT failed by funding
The Northern Territory government has refused further funding for Lifeline Top End.
Vaccine responses reviewed
A new report claims public health campaigns to increase measles vaccination rates can benefit from additional publicity during outbreaks.
'Risk' removed from diagnosis talks
Tasmania is changing the way prenatal testing results for Down syndrome are delivered.
Global check shows longer lives
A massive global health check suggests people are living more years with illness and disability.
Thirst works for water wants
New research is questioning the old ‘eight glasses of water a day’ adage.
WHO prescribes climate fight
The World Health Organization (WHO) says doctors have a role to play in the climate change debate.
Big probe spots pill problems
Hormonal birth control has been linked to a higher risk of developing depression, with teenagers most vulnerable.
Dentists decry anti-fluoride drive
The Australian Dental Association has issued a warning about “extremist” anti-fluoride groups.
Ambo safety plans slammed
The Tasmanian Government's new safety measures for paramedics have been labelled “window dressing”.
Black lung prevention plugged
More monitoring and education will help prevent black lung in New South Wales, authorities say.
Court case aims at QLD death
A Queensland private hospital is being sued after a man died following a lethal dose of morphine.
PBS gets preventative addition
Australian women now have better access to a preventative breast cancer drug after its PBS listing.
Slow response to UN foam finding
The UN says firefighting foam formerly used at Australian government sites is linked to serious disease.
Talks launched on disturbing report
The Federal Government will hold high-level roundtable discussions on Indigenous suicide in the Kimberley region.