Biofilms and drains in healthcare…don't let them sink in!
13 February, 2023In healthcare, with most sinks and drains being out of sight and out of mind, is it possible a source of infection has been missed?
Study makes recommendations for future pandemic planning
03 February, 2023Evaluation of an Australian study into household transmission of COVID-19 has led to four key recommendations for future preparedness.
Looking for dirty utility room solutions?
02 February, 2023 by Renelle HarrisonWhy there's no 'one size fits all' solution, and how you can create a functional space that supports your facility.
Computer model predicts COVID-19 recovery
01 February, 2023An international collaboration that tracked 215 patients infected with COVID-19 for up to a year post-infection has developed a model that predicts individual recovery chances.
Smart sutures could reduce infection risk, simplify post-op care
01 February, 2023Local researchers and clinicians are developing a new antimicrobial suture that could provide an alternative to mesh implants and internal stitches.
Some HAIs may develop from patients' own bacteria: study
12 January, 2023More than 170K adults admitted to public hospitals in Australia are estimated to contract hospital-associated infections (HAIs) each year, leading to 7583 deaths.
How healthcare providers prevent infection
01 January, 2023The spread of infection in the healthcare sector is an ongoing challenge, so what can providers do to minimise risk and protect patients, staff and visitors?
$34m raised for needle-free vaccine patch
06 December, 2022Vaxxas, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, has raised AU$34m to advance a clinical pipeline and scale manufacturing of its needle-free vaccine patch.
CSL Florey Medal for malaria drug resistance research
02 December, 2022Melbourne scientist Professor Alan Cowman AC has won the $50,000 CSL Florey Medal for Lifetime Achievement for revealing how malaria parasites infect humans.
Whiteley Bactol Blue Hand Sanitiser
01 December, 2022Preventing infection transmission shouldn't mean dry skin. Sanitising hands to prevent infection spread is crucial, but it doesn't need to mean that dry, irritated skin is the result.
Minimising the risk of Legionnaires' disease
29 November, 2022There were 96 cases of Legionnaires' disease so far this year from the type of bacteria that can be found in potting mix and soils in NSW, and 106 were reported last year.
New research shows COVID-19 complacency
28 November, 2022Research released by Pfizer Australia has shown that despite increasing COVID-19 case numbers, nearly two-thirds of Australians are complacent about the risks of infection.
One in eight deaths linked to bacterial infections
22 November, 2022Common bacterial infections were the second leading cause of death in 2019 — linked to one in eight deaths globally — according to new analysis.
Long-awaited overseas trips could be marred by infectious diseases: TMA
09 November, 2022Only 15% of people who plan to travel overseas have fully researched and understand the health recommendations relevant to their destination.
COVID-19 and future neurodegenerative disease risks
02 November, 2022Research led by The University of Queensland has found COVID-19 activates the same inflammatory response in the brain as Parkinson's disease.
