How long until the leading vaccines make it to market?
02 December, 2020 by Amy SarcevicPfizer and BioNTech may face major hurdles in getting their vaccine to market, despite recently being touted as winners of the COVID-19 vaccine race.
Research reveals likely locations of next pandemic
27 November, 2020An international team of human and animal health experts has identified areas at risk of harbouring the conditions that may lead to the next pandemic.
AstraZeneca vaccine candidate
26 November, 2020 by Nicholas Wood, University of Sydney for The ConversationAstraZeneca's results signal more good vaccine news — but efficacy is only the beginning of the story.
Monash superbug project to mobilise genomics, digital health and AI
23 November, 2020The innovative project will integrate genomics, electronic healthcare data and AI technologies to address antimicrobial resistance in the healthcare system.
Interim results: Moderna vaccine candidate stable and effective
20 November, 2020Interim analysis of Moderna's Phase 3 study of mRNA-1273 finds that the COVID-19 vaccine candidate has an efficacy of 94.5% and remains stable at -20°C for up to six months.
Drug-resistant UTIs: the canary in the coalmine
19 November, 2020One of the world's most common infections will cost Australia more than $1 billion a year within the next decade if nothing is done to stop the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
How did Royal Melbourne Hospital curb its COVID-19 outbreak?
16 November, 2020Reported to have endured the largest institutional outbreak of COVID-19 in healthcare workers in Australia, the RMH's multidimensional response has been examined.
Vaccinate potential superspreaders first, researchers say
13 November, 2020Macquarie University researchers have unveiled a strategy that models who should be vaccinated first.
Australian experts respond to Pfizer vaccine announcement
12 November, 2020Pfizer and BioNTech have issued a press release, announcing that their vaccine candidate is more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19.
Australia secures two more vaccine candidates
06 November, 2020The Australian Government has secured two more potential coronavirus vaccines for Australia.
COVID-19 reinfections — what do we know so far?
03 November, 2020 by Amy SarcevicDr Larisa Labzin has helped demystify the topic of COVID-19 reinfections — highlighting what researchers now know for sure, what they think may be true and which areas they still have no idea about.
The critical role of National Critical Care Trauma Response Centre teams
03 November, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the invaluable health work undertaken by the Centre's personnel, who operate as Australian Medical Assistance Teams.
Are you drying your ultrasound probes correctly?
02 November, 2020What are the most common approaches to drying ultrasound probes and what is the most effective method?
Behind the scenes of NSW's pandemic response
02 November, 2020Thousands of workers from NSW Health, the Australian Defence Force, Qantas and even Taronga Zoo have played their part in the public health response to COVID-19.
The tech that's helping stop the spread
28 October, 2020 by Jane AllmanWe take a look at some of the COVID-busting infection control technologies being used to mitigate the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
