The Unspoken Risks of Tourniquets, and the New Choice for Infection Control
28 September, 2022Tourniquets are classified as 'non-critical' medical devices and are one of the most widely used pieces of medical equipment across a number of settings.
Hands up, who is ready for the next pandemic?
28 September, 2022Stopping the spread of hand-based infections is perhaps one of the most critical factors on the agenda right now — the good news is that achieving this is becoming much more manageable.
The game-changing research for HAI prevention
27 September, 2022 by Amy SarcevicWe all know the importance of good hygiene in preventing infections, but, until now, nobody has been able to quantify the impact individual hygiene measures have — not just on infection acquisition rates, but on the broader healthcare system.
Candida auris — a fungus with attitude
27 September, 2022The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a significant shift in both awareness and practical application of improved infection prevention and control practices.
NCDs outstrip infectious diseases as top killer globally
26 September, 2022The World Health Organization has released a new report and data portal on noncommunicable (NCDs) diseases and their risk factors.
Leading through the expanding horizons of IPC
23 September, 2022Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a critical element in health — both acute and community, and aged care — settings.
Softmed — your preferred partner of choice
22 September, 2022Softmed is an Australian-owned company, founded in 2017, specialising in the domestic manufacture and distribution of healthcare and medical products.
Tackling future global health threats
21 September, 2022The Lancet COVID-19 Commission report outlines recommendations to hasten the end of the ongoing pandemic emergency and lessen the impact of future health threats.
The Role of Technology in Combatting Healthcare-Associated Infections
21 September, 2022Long before COVID-19 started spreading globally, healthcare organizations (HCOs) were battling the spread of common infections in hospitals.
WHO strongly advises against COVID-19 antibody treatments
19 September, 2022The guideline replaces previous recommendations for their use and is based on emerging evidence that these drugs are not likely to work against currently circulating variants.
Westmead Hospital pilots new tool to identify sepsis risk in EDs
14 September, 2022The pilot project complements the Clinical Excellence Commission's (CEC's) Sepsis Kills program and supports clinicians in recognising and treating this infection.
Targeting airborne infection risk with real-time detection
12 September, 2022Real-time detection of human-origin pathogens in air systems and automatically minimising infection risks is one of the research goals of the $3.5 million+ ARC Australian Laureate Fellowship recipient.
Enhance your healthcare hygiene solutions
29 August, 2022From wipe downs to tunnel washes, we develop solutions that minimise microbial infection from contaminated surfaces. Protection through hygiene is an ongoing commitment for us, as we rise to tomorrow's healthcare challenges.
RSV prevention could be within reach: research
24 August, 2022Immunisations providing protection against deadly respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) could be accessible on the market within 12 months.
New Langya virus infects 35 people in China
15 August, 2022The virus is thought to have come from animals and causes fever, fatigue and a cough. So far, there is no indication that the virus is spreading from person to person.
