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.
New initiatives help hospitals fight bacteria efficiently
01 November, 2022In recent years, hospitals in Denmark have sharpened their focus on hygiene. A few years ago, the regional hospital in Horsens was named 'innovation hospital'.
Godfreys Comac C85 ride-on floor scrubbing machine
25 October, 2022The C85 is a ride-on scrubbing machine characterised by its robust design and intelligent operation and aims to revolutionise the traditional idea of commercial cleaning.
Callington Netbiokem DSAM+ disinfectant
01 October, 2022Callington's broad spectrum disinfectant Netbiokem DSAM+ offers quick and comprehensive protection for healthcare professionals and their patients.
Sorbent Professional TAD Hand Towel
01 October, 2022Solaris Paper's Sorbent Professional TAD hand towel has gone through stringent testing to be awarded the official Australian Made logo.
Rising to the challenge of infection control
30 September, 2022The healthcare sector faces the ongoing challenge of controlling infection as hygiene standards remain higher than ever post-COVID.
The hidden costs of HAIs
30 September, 2022 by Tim Smith, CEO of Allied BioServicesLatest research indicates HAIs were the fifth leading cause of death in Australia in 2021.
