Industry News
National Taskforce recommends remdesivir for COVID-19
The antiviral drug is the first medication to be recommended as a considered treatment for hospitalised patients with the condition. [ + ]
Multiple myeloma triple therapy now on PBS
Each drug in the combination has a different mechanism of action to kill myeloma cells, and all work together to help fight the disease. [ + ]
Adenovirus vector vaccines unlikely to win fight against COVID-19
A vaccine expert has dashed hopes of an adenovirus vector-based COVID‑19 vaccine — claiming it is unlikely to be effective and, if so, unsafe. [ + ]
Targeting triple-negative breast tumours
A team of researchers at The University of Queensland may have found a way to improve treatment of triple-negative breast cancer. [ + ]
Dr banned for sexual misconduct and bad prescribing
A Victorian doctor's registration has been cancelled until 2025 following findings of sexual misconduct and inappropriately prescribing drugs of dependence. [ + ]
Self-administration option available for severe asthma subtype
A new self-administered treatment for severe eosinophilic asthma will be reimbursed by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1 June 2020. [ + ]
Global healthcare needs infection control reform, say experts
World leaders in infection control and disease prevention convened online to discuss innovative infection control reform in hospitals and aged-care facilities. [ + ]
Resources support end-of-life family carers
CarerHelp has launched an educational campaign to help Australians who provide end-of-life care for a terminally ill parent, partner or friend. [ + ]
'Silent' virus may be more prevalent than we thought
A study published in the journal Thorax reveals that eight out of 10 passengers and crew who tested positive for the infection had no symptoms. [ + ]
BreastScreen WA connects to My Health Record
Consenting women from Western Australia will have their mammogram results uploaded to their My Health Record and the choice of receiving their results via SMS or letter. [ + ]
White paper examines role of nutrients and herbs in immune function
Blackmores Institute has released a white paper investigating the evidence-based use of nutritional supplements and herbal medicines to support immune function. [ + ]
Children aren't COVID-19 super-spreaders, say UK experts
New research from the UK has debunked the claim that children are 'super-spreaders' of COVID-19, and the authors confirm it is now safe to send children back to school. [ + ]
Thrush treatment caution for women in first trimester
Researchers found that pregnant women taking oral fluconazole appeared to have an increased risk of giving birth to a baby with muscle and bone malformations. [ + ]
Mucus biology leap is a path to airway clearing
New insights into the molecular mechanisms driving mucus viscosity could help improve airway-clearing treatment options for patients with respiratory conditions. [ + ]
Nurse Brave Rave: a tribute to nurses and midwives
Health Professionals Bank has inspired a thank-you video movement for the nurses on the frontline of the global health crisis. [ + ]
