Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - October, 2019
The Sun Smart program which told us all to Slip, Slop, Slap to reduce the rates of skin cancer, seems to have worked.
CASA urged to ease up on Angels
A Senate committee has recommended authorities relax maintenance requirements for aircraft involved in medical charity flights.
No action over slug shutdown
A Melbourne council has dropped all charges against a catering business that was shut down over a slug in its kitchen.
Nobel for cell studies
Three scientists have been jointly awarded a Nobel Prize for their discoveries of how cells sense and adapt to different oxygen levels.
Vaping deaths investigated
Authorities in the US have added to their tally of vaping-related illnesses.
Codeine switch reviewed
Stats show the move to prescription-only codeine in Australia has seen a 50 percent reduction in the monthly rate of codeine-related poisoning calls.
Home service investigated
The National Home Doctor Service is being investigated over its doctors' Medicare billing.
Millions more for marijuana
The federal government has announced $3 million for studies into how cannabis can be used to help treat cancer pain and other side effects.
Robo-suit tested
A paralysed man has used a four-limb exoskeleton controlled by his brain to walk once more.
Sex ed. needs update
School-based sex education programs may not be keeping up with technology, experts say.
Drug tests questioned
Experts have slammed the Federal Government’s plan to drug test welfare recipients.