Clinical Services

New cell-based flu vaccine to be rolled out this month

07 April, 2021 by Amy Sarcevic

This winter, for the first time, a new cell-based flu vaccine will be introduced in Australia, in a bid to boost the efficacy rates of national immunisation programs.


Oxair addresses global oxygen supply shortage

01 April, 2021

In response to global shortages, Oxair is spreading the word about its off-the-shelf solution — Oxygen Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) systems.


COVID-19 vaccine before surgery to reduce postoperative deaths: study

01 April, 2021

Vaccinating surgical patients ahead of the general population has the potential to help avoid thousands of postoperative deaths linked to the virus.


Callington Netbiokem DSAM+ Hospital Grade Disinfectant Cleaner

01 April, 2021 | Supplied by: Callington Haven Pty Ltd

Callington's Netbiokem DSAM+ Hospital Grade Disinfectant is formulated for use in healthcare facilities for broad-scale infection control.


Measuring damage to equipment from cleaning and disinfection products

31 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Reynard Health Supplies

When choosing a cleaning or disinfection product for a healthcare facility, one of the factors taken into consideration is the compatibility of the product with the equipment or surface.


Pandemic maternity care leaves partners and midwifery students most isolated

29 March, 2021

Curtin University research has documented the varied experiences of people involved in receiving and providing maternity care during the pandemic.


National Asthma Council Australia urges asthmatics to get vaccinated

29 March, 2021

Updates to the Australian Asthma Handbook will help health professionals advise patients with asthma during the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.


Identifying concussion from rugby players' spit

29 March, 2021

Researchers have identified distinct chemical 'signatures' for concussion in the spit of elite male rugby players.


Report reveals room for improvement in care after abdominal surgery

26 March, 2021

The report reveals that almost half of abdominal surgery patients in Australia feel they were not given adequate, helpful or accurate information for post-operative recovery.


Australian Cancer Atlas update highlights geographical disparities

24 March, 2021

The update means the resource now includes latest national data on how cancer diagnosis and excess death rates vary by geographical area across Australia.


UQ discovery could reduce chemo side effects

23 March, 2021

University of Queensland pain researchers have made a discovery that could let future cancer patients avoid chemotherapy's worst and most debilitating side effects.


Pausing the vaccine rollout will claim, not protect, lives, says Professor

22 March, 2021 by Amy Sarcevic

Countries that have opted to pause the AstraZeneca vaccine amid unsubstantiated blood clotting fears are actively choosing to end lives, according to Professor Bruce Thompson.


Exploring medicinal cannabis in endometriosis

17 March, 2021 by Jane Allman

Applied Cannabis Research is conducting an observational study through CA Clinics, investigating medicinal cannabis for the treatment of endometriosis.


Little lungs breathe easier thanks to Melbourne neonatal nurse

17 March, 2021

Neonatal intensive care nurse Seona Emanuelli developed the Bidibots nasal cannula for premature and sick babies.


Study reports more twins than ever

16 March, 2021

A global review of twinning rates finds that humans are giving birth to more twins than ever before.


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