WEHI, MSD's antimalarial drug candidate enters Phase 1 trial
11 April, 2023A new antimalarial drug candidate, discovered by WEHI and global biopharmaceutical company MSD, has entered Phase 1 clinical testing in healthy participants.
Stress-free storage
06 April, 2023How the right medical storage solution can improve infection control in aged care.
INOVA Air Purifiers INOVA-E300H air purifier
06 April, 2023INOVA Air Purifiers has been providing clean air solutions since 2003. The INOVA range of medical-grade air purifiers is used in Australia's leading hospitals.
Know the risk of healthcare associated infections
05 April, 2023trophon 2 is an automated device that delivers consistent patient protection across every high level disinfection (HLD) cycle.
S-7XTRA disinfectant cleaner wipes
01 April, 2023The S-7XTRA cleaner disinfectant kills 52+ pathogens including bacteria, COVID-19, norovirus, mould, fungi, yeast, TB and spores such as C. difficile.
AHW 2023 — one week to go, get your free pass now
08 March, 2023With more than 140 speakers and seven free-to-attend programs on a range of topics, the 12th Annual Australian Healthcare Week is a must-attend event for health professionals.
New Strep A variant: research urges enhanced international surveillance
08 March, 2023A new Strep A variant has been associated with increased UK scarlet fever cases. Genomic surveillance has found the variant is now circulating in Australia.
Study explores COVID-19 vaccination blood clots
01 March, 2023Researchers have discovered fundamental differences in how the AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines impact the immune system.
Water testing can fail to detect Legionella: study
17 February, 2023Flinders University experts have found that standard testing for Legionnaires' disease — which can be fatal — is not always fail-safe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
