Could an insect-protein coating block bacteria on medical implants?
03 June, 2025An Australian study marks the first reported use of antibacterial coatings made from resilin-mimetic proteins to fully block bacteria from attaching to a surface.
Head to toe: operating room workwear essentials
29 May, 2025 by Pamela Jabbour*Workwear plays a vital role in infection control in hospitals. A workwear provider charts some whole-of-body operating room essentials, trends and best practices.
'Enhanced cleaning' cuts hospital-acquired infections by one-third
09 May, 2025Australian researchers who introduced so-called 'enhanced cleaning' measures onto several NSW hospital wards found hospital-acquired infections dropped by about one-third.
Hep C point-of-care test helps marginalised populations
30 April, 2025A program using diagnostic technologies at the 'point of care' is helping combat hepatitis C among marginalised or remotely located population groups.
High-five for a sustainable path to better hand hygiene
21 April, 2025 by Conjoint Professor Carolyn Hullick FACEM*Ahead of World Hand Hygiene Day, an emergency physician explains why hand hygiene is needed all the time, and gloves at the right time, to reduce unnecessary waste.
Optimising surface cleaning chemical storage in healthcare
01 April, 2025How are chemical dilution and dispensing equipment manufacturers helping healthcare managers to minimise risk and protect patients, staff and visitors?
Viral-mutations detection tool may combat future outbreaks
31 January, 2025A Melbourne-led reserach team have developed a new tool that can detect high-transmission-potential variants of SARS-CoV-2 before they become widespread.
A model for predicting a 'superspreader'
24 January, 2025A so-called friendship paradox was used as the basis for a new mathematical model that could be used to more accurately predict the development of an epidemic.
Vaxxas expands work with US Govt agency BARDA for COVID-19 mRNA vaccine
16 January, 2025The Australian company will receive funding from the US Government to help advance its needle-free technology for administration of the vaccine.
Virus samples missing from Qld lab, investigation launched
11 December, 2024Queensland Health will conduct an Investigation into a major breach at the state's Virology Laboratory, with several infectious virus samples gone missing.
Olympus Australia Sapphire on-demand endoscope sterilisation
09 December, 2024Olympus Australia's Sapphire facility in Melbourne offers an on-demand solution to reduce the risks, costs and complexities associated with managing an endoscopy service.
Can you die from long COVID? The answer is not so simple
14 November, 2024Nearly five years into the pandemic, COVID is feeling less central to our daily lives.
Study identifies flaws in disease surveillance
13 November, 2024New research has shown flaws in Australian systems responding to disease outbreaks and sparked calls for a change in priorities to be prepared for the next pandemic.
Study offers clues on First Nations' susceptibility to infections
30 October, 2024First Nations people globally are at high risk of severe respiratory viral diseases, including COVID-19, pandemic influenza and seasonal influenza.
Electricity zaps could help prevent wound infections
25 October, 2024Researchers have designed a skin patch that can create the environment to allow electrical stimulation to reduce bacterial activity.
