Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - October, 2017
Public health advocates want tobacco companies to advertise the lethality of their products.
Enzyme effect inspected
Researchers have revealed the vital role played by an enzyme in the process of clearing infection in the body.
Gardasil upgrade backed
The Federal Government has approved the free delivery of an updated vaccine.
Insurance shake-up detailed
The Federal Government has announced a major private health shakeup, but some say it should go further.
Privacy raised in triple-0 push
The NSW Government is considering high-tech triple-0 service upgrades, but there are privacy concerns already.
Worldwide waistlines rise
There has been a ten-fold increase in the number of children and adolescents with obesity since 1975.
Health spend tops 10% GDP
Australian health expenditure topped 10 per cent of GDP for the first time in 2015-16, new data shows.
Missed test in FSH death
The WA coroner says doctors failed to properly check blood test results of a man who died at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH).
Surgeon slams mesh scare
Media reports about vaginal mesh lawsuits have scared people off procedures that could improve their health ...
Testosterone shop hit for false claims
A company offering testosterone to increase male libido has been fined for false advertising.
Mental exercise effected checked
Research suggests regular exercise of any intensity can prevent future depression.
Scientist wants smoking ban
An Australian health expert says smoking should be banned entirely, replacing cigarettes with superior alternatives.
Mine boss lines up tobacco fight
Twiggy Forrest is interested in suing tobacco giants for the damage they cause.
Clinic sweep catches dodgy drugs
A disturbing array of products and devices have been uncovered after authorities raided seven cosmetic clinics across Sydney.