Malaria vaccine trial shows up to 100% protection
17 February, 2017A human trial for a malaria vaccine has achieved up to 100% protection against infection (by the same strain used in the vaccine) for at least 10 weeks after the last dose.
Contaminated machines used in cardiac surgery cause infection in patients
15 February, 2017Melbourne researchers have used cutting-edge genomics technology to show a strain of a bacteria can be transmitted to patients from machines commonly used to regulate body temperature during cardiac surgery.
Gates Foundation $36.9 million international grant to fight typhoid
08 February, 2017Typhoid fever, a bacterial infection that causes high fever and other disabling symptoms, remains a serious global problem in the developing world: it kills almost a quarter of a million people annually and infects about 21 million.
The S-Monovette® is the revolution in blood collection.
23 January, 2017The S-Monovette® is an innovative enclosed blood collection system that allows the user to draw blood from the patient using the syringe or vacuum method, uniting the advantages of both techniques in a single product.
UV light can aid hospitals' fight to wipe out drug-resistant superbugs
18 January, 2017A new tool — a type of ultraviolet light called UVC — could aid hospitals in the ongoing battle to keep drug-resistant bacteria from lingering in patient rooms and causing new infections.
Evidence-based training helps meet IPC targets
18 January, 2017Within the healthcare sector there is growing pressure to reduce the rates of Health Care Associated Infections (HCAI).
Trial confirms Ebola vaccine provides high protection against disease
09 January, 2017An experimental Ebola vaccine was highly protective against the deadly virus in a major trial in Guinea, according to results published today in The Lancet.
Superior Microfibre Cleaning Technology Helps Make Hospitals Safer and Healthier
05 December, 2016 by Alicia Fenwick, Newell Brands Senior Manager Brand Marketing, Rubbermaid Commercial ProductsThe numerous WHS risks associated with commercial-grade chemicals is instigating a shift by Healthcare Management and Administrators towards alternative cleaning methods that help make workplaces safer for staff.
Join us at the Inaugural Wounds Australia Conference
21 September, 2016 by AHHBThe inaugural Wounds Australia Conference will be held from 9-12 November 2016 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The 2016 theme, ‘State of Play’, will not only acknowledge the major achievements impacting clinical practice in wound management, but will explore the state of play in current wound management, research and clinical application. Delegates will see a strong focus on collaboration between disciplines, the translation of research into clinical practice and fantastic networking opportunities.
Standing wheelchairs are transforming lives
17 April, 2016 by Corin KellyStanding wheelchairs and robotic mobility devices are changing the lives of people with paraplegia. Standing mobility devices are being engineered to assist all people with function mobility problems in the lower limbs to manoeuver in small and confined spaces and perform standard daily life routines independently. (1)
Ethics and research in emergency medicine
30 March, 2016 by ahhbThe risky business of nursing
06 January, 2016 by Corin KellyNurses are exposed to a wide range of biological-infectious, chemical, environmental-mechanical, physical and psychosocial hazards. They are particularly vulnerable to infection and injuries, including musculoskeletal injuries, latex allergies and needlestick injuries. Nursing and midwifery is also the profession with the highest exposure to workplace violence.
Don’t put yourself at risk
15 December, 2015 by ahhbIt's Digital Health Week
03 August, 2015 by Sharon SmithThis week we are attending the Health Informatics Society of Australia's (HISA) annual conference in Brisbane, HIC2015.
