CSIRO partners to strengthen infectious disease response
24 June, 2024Emerging and endemic infectious diseases in humans and animals pose a major challenge in the Pacific and Southeast Asia regions.
Sepsis: simple change to antibiotic administration could save lives
13 June, 2024A clinical trial and systematic review has found that changing the way antibiotics are given to adult patients with sepsis could save thousands of lives globally.
Infant RSV immunisation could prevent 10K hospitalisations: IFA
03 June, 2024Nationwide infant RSV immunisation could prevent 10,000 hospital admissions annually, according to the Immunisation Foundation of Australia (IFA).
New report flags major increase in STIs around the world
27 May, 2024Global HIV, viral hepatitis epidemics and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) lead to 2.5 million deaths a year, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Ecolab Skinman Soft Protect hand rub
22 May, 2024Skinman Soft Protect is Ecolab's broad spectrum alcohol surgical and hygienic hand rub for use in clinical settings.
WHO updates drug-resistant priority pathogens list
20 May, 2024The updated Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024 features 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grouped into critical, high and medium categories for prioritisation.
Hand hygiene without compromise
17 May, 2024 by Josh Townley PhD, Senior Scientific Writer – ProjectsAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), proper hand hygiene is the single most effective action to stop the spread of infection.
WHO releases guidelines for catheter-related infections
10 May, 2024Poor practices in the insertion, maintenance and removal of these catheters carry a high risk of introducing germs directly into the bloodstream.
Could UV light protect against hospital infections?
26 April, 2024Researchers are working on a new type of ultraviolet light that could be effective for reducing air-borne transmission of infectious diseases.
Hand Sanitisers in healthcare: a hygienic retrospect for a healthy future
09 April, 2024 by Dalibor Mijaljica PhD, Ego Scientific WriterLooking back four years, the COVID-19 pandemic caught us unexpectedly and triggered a global crisis and profound changes in public health.
2024 ACIPC conference — registration, abstract submissions open
05 April, 2024The 2024 ACIPC International Conference will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and online from 17–20 November 2024.
Stay a Step Ahead of Hidden Threats of Winter Infections
03 April, 2024As the winter season looms, healthcare facilities brace themselves for heightened challenges in combating infectious diseases, especially the hidden threats posed by pathogens lurking on surfaces.
Detmold Medical Tri-Panel respirators and Level 3 Surgical Visor Masks
02 April, 2024Detmold Medical's new range of Tri-Panel respirators and Level 3 Surgical Visor Masks is designed to offer wearers extra protection, comfort and more effective fit.
Blood analysis could help predict sepsis in children
27 March, 2024Professor Luregn Schlapbach from UQ's Child Health Research Centre said sepsis is best treated when recognised early, so the finding could help clinicians in the future.
New Melbourne facility to deliver human challenge trials
25 March, 2024Human challenge trials are one of the most efficient ways to evaluate the efficacy of novel vaccines and therapeutics, said Professor James McCarthy, CMO, Doherty Clinical Trials.
