The Challenge of Biofilms in Healthcare
08 October, 2025Biofilms represent a formidable challenge in the ongoing battle against healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), as they render pathogens more tolerant to conventional cleaning and disinfection methods.
SorbaView SHIELD integrated securement dressing
03 October, 2025The SorbaView SHIELD multi-layer dressing and catheter securement system is designed to provide a comprehensive vascular access management solution to manage dwell time, infection rates and associated costs.
Hospital-acquired infections: key developments in prevention and control
26 September, 2025 by Amy Sarcevic*Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a central, but mostly preventable, concern in health care — here's some key HAI prevention and control developments.
SA launches strategy to "virtually eliminate HIV transmission" by 2030
22 September, 2025The SA Government has launched its South Australian HIV Strategy 2025–2030 — a blueprint to become one of the world's first jurisdictions to end HIV transmission.
Australia will soon have its own 'centre for disease control'. Let's not repeat the chaos of the US
12 September, 2025 by Allen Cheng, Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash UniversityAustralia is a step closer to having its own national agency to inform and co-ordinate public health responses — a permanent Australian Centre for Disease Control.
Is home washing contributing to antibiotic-resistant infection spread?
04 August, 2025A UK study suggests home washing of healthcare worker uniforms may be unknowingly contributing to the spread of antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals.
Robot automates hospital disinfection processes
15 July, 2025South Korean researchers have developed an 'intelligent autonomous wiping and UV-C disinfection robot' capable of automating hospital disinfection processes.
Could this strategy mark a turning point in the HIV-cure search?
01 July, 2025A team of Australian researchers have repurposed the same mRNA delivery system used in COVID-19 vaccines as a potential strategy in the search for an HIV cure.
Integrated Securement Solutions: SorbaView SHIELD®
01 July, 2025This one-step securement system prevents catheter movement and dislodgement while forming a strong barrier that safeguards the insertion site from viral and bacterial contaminants.
Could this ICU disinfectant procedure increase antibiotic-resistant infections?
23 June, 2025European researchers are calling for a review of healthcare guidelines after revealing that an ICU disinfectant procedure may increase antibiotic-resistant infection risk.
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.
