Robotics lead the way in radical prostate surgery
17 May, 2017 by Dr Greg Malone*Robotically assisted radical prostatectomy is now the most common form of radical prostate surgery undertaken in Australia.
Australians urged to 'know pneumonia' to curb infection rates
16 May, 2017As part of Know Pneumonia Day (16 May), Lung Foundation Australia has released a dataset revealing that Australians are failing to be persuaded of the seriousness of pneumococcal pneumonia infection.
nora rubber flooring for use in high-risk areas
16 May, 2017 | Supplied by: nora systems GmbHFor many years, hygiene departments in hospitals and nursing facilities have strongly focused on the control of infections caused by multi-resistant microbes.
Is it time for dermatologists to learn genomics?
12 May, 2017Researchers at the University of Queensland have reviewed the key genes affecting pigmentation, in what could be the first step towards using genomics to identify patients genetically predisposed to skin cancer.
New imaging technique helps prevent secondary breast cancer surgeries
11 May, 2017This new imaging technique assists surgeons to effectively remove all tumours during initial breast cancer surgery.
A Day in the Life of critical care retrieval consultant Dr Simon Hendel
05 May, 2017"The helicopter is able to land on the roof of the neurosurgical centre and the patient is transferred directly to the operating theatre for life-saving surgery."
Automated pharmacy means more time for patient care
28 April, 2017At the heart of this automated pharmacy system are drug dispensary robots that can precisely scan, move and store more than $200,000 worth of medicines each day.
Reprocessing of re-usable medical devices
28 April, 2017Cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising re-usable medical devices and equipment provides an essential foundation for delivering safe and good-quality care.
Live animals for trauma training no longer an option
28 April, 2017The Royal College of Surgeons has ruled that simulators are better than live animals for training surgeons to perform life-saving surgery.
The astounding success of ingestible sensors
26 April, 2017Gas sensing is just the beginning of what these smart pills can do.
New therapy for treating infants with bronchiolitis
25 April, 2017After more than 10 years of research, Australian medical researchers are set to change the way we treat infants with respiratory illness, with Queensland emergency departments already adopting the new therapy.
Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP) – the future of disinfection
24 April, 2017 by Sarah Mangala, Diversey Care Product Manager | Supplied by: Diversey Australia Pty LtdAccelerated Hydrogen Peroxide, or AHP, is the breakthrough advancement in infection prevention for the healthcare environment.
Killing Environmental C. difficile spores
23 April, 2017 | Supplied by: Diversey Australia Pty LtdClostridium difficile has emerged as a substantial antimicrobial-resistant threat to healthcare, with a mortality rate in Australia of 5%. Environmental disinfection using the right product, process and proof of compliance is critical.
Safer anaesthesia for narrowed airways
19 April, 2017This technique has been credited with helping to save at least one life already.
