Health and Medical News
Australian researchers have developed a non-invasive blood test for endometriosis.
PBS payments locked
The Albanese Government has frozen the indexation of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) copayments.
GPs react to bulk drop
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has raised concerns over declining bulk billing rates.
Tech targets cancer genes
Researchers have used CRISPR technology to target cancer mutations previously considered untouchable.
Outbreak concern stirs
Recent outbreaks of a respiratory virus have sparked fears in a world still recovering from COVID-19.
Nurse search expanding
The Albanese Government has committed $2.3 million to the McGrath Foundation over two years to expand the ‘Find My Nurse’ online tool.
Bayer case unravels
The Supreme Court of Victoria has dismissed a class action lawsuit against pharmaceutical giant Bayer.
Path opens for lab-grown quail
Draft standards for assessing lab-grown meat have been proposed, beginning with cell-cultured quail meat.
NT medics show low support
A survey conducted of NT paramedics union has found 88 per cent lack confidence in the leadership of St John Ambulance NT.
T Cell blocker cracked open
Monash researchers are working on a way to increase the ability of the body’s own T cells to target cancer.
Body heat tapped for power
Queensland engineers are looking to power wearable devices with body heat.
ADHD response probed
The government’s ADHD response offers recognition but little relief for those still struggling.
Site to fight gendered violence
A new research centre is targeting the elimination of violence against women.
H5N1 twist tested
One mutation could turn H5N1 from livestock nuisance to a potential human pandemic.
Elective return plotted
New stats show a record number of public hospital admissions for elective surgeries in 2023-24.
Arthritis rates to rise
Arthritis rates in Australia are set to rise, with new research forecasting that 5.4 million people will be living with the condition by 2040.
Young folk flock to cover
Cost-of-living pressures have seen more Australians prioritise health insurance.