C. diff spore disinfection: balancing efficacy with safety
01 April, 2018 by Ivan Obreza, Senior Clinical Advisor, Diversey AustraliaChlorine bleach has long been the standard chemical for Clostridium difficile disinfection.
1 in 2 Aussie adults won't get flu jab
27 March, 2018For two Australian nurses, not receiving a flu vax seriously impacted their health. Their message: stop by your pharmacy and get a flu jab.
Meningitis drugs will save 80,000 lives a year
26 March, 2018A 15-year research project has found that a one-week drug course will dramatically reduce meningitis deaths worldwide, and has been adopted by WHO.
Platypus milk saving lives
22 March, 2018The humble platypus is proving to be an unlikely hero in the global fight against antibiotic resistance.
When something 'sterile' is not
19 March, 2018 by Professor Ramon Shaban*Contaminated sterile ultrasound gel causes an outbreak of blood stream and other infections.
Nerve agents: UK Russian ex-spy poisoning insights
08 March, 2018 by Dr Chris Morris*UK police have confirmed that the Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter were likely poisoned by a nerve agent. Dr Chris Morris provides medical insights.
Ansell Microflex 93-833 certified ergonomic gloves
28 February, 2018The Microflex 93-833 with ERGOFORM is a certified ergonomic nitrile glove designed to reduce hand fatigue and muscle exertion associated with carpel tunnel syndrome.
Enware Type B Handwash Station Kits
20 February, 2018Enware Type B Handwash Station Kits are designed to meet the requirements for healthcare applications.
New class of antibiotics found in soil
15 February, 2018Getting your hands dirty takes on new meaning, with scientists turning to soil to fight infections.
TECTA-PDS TECTA B16 Enterococci ENA test
13 February, 2018TECTA-PDS has launched the Enterococci ENA test for the TECTA B16 automated microbial detection solution.
Sustainable infection prevention: is it possible?
23 January, 2018 by Cathryn Murphy*With limited options available, serious research and investment is required if further progress is to be possible.
Miele's PG8582 Washer-Disinfector: A safe solution complying with the relevant market standard ISO EN15883 – 1&2
15 January, 2018For more than 50 years, Miele Professional has focused on working closely with doctors, hygiene experts and instrument manufacturers when developing reprocessing solutions for hospitals and medical practices. An important result of this cooperation is the system solution for an instrument cycle without any weak points.
Reducing the risk of surface damage: compatibility is crucial
12 January, 2018Healthcare equipment and surfaces may pose a transmission risk if not adequately decontaminated.
Zika still a threat to Australia
22 November, 2017 by Dr Julie Mudd*It was widely reported in November 2016 that the emergency was over, but the threat to our shores remains.
Material compatibility and communication remains crucial in the fight to prevent healthcare associated infections
15 November, 2017The surface environment presents an important route of transmission for microorganisms; when cleaning is suboptimal, it can place patients, staff and visitors at risk.
