UV Angel technology helps dental group grow 25% during pandemic
22 April, 2021 | Supplied by: Hospital Products AustraliaInstallation of UV Angel at Smile One Services raised the bar for the standard of safety for staff and patients, and increased revenue by 25% compared with pre-pandemic business.
Method tricks stem cells into becoming bone
20 April, 2021International researchers have found a way to alter the shape and nucleus of individual stem cells, which could speed up recovery following bone replacements.
RMIT researchers develop nanothin superbug killer
14 April, 2021The coating could be used on wound dressings and implants to prevent and treat potentially deadly bacterial and fungal infections.
AstraZeneca vaccine myths debunked
14 April, 2021 by Amy SarcevicAustralians are being reminded that a causal relationship between blood clotting and adenovirus vector-based vaccines has still not been established, and that — should it be — the risk remains far lower than that of common medications.
Device blocks the pain of shots
14 April, 2021ShotBlocker is a non-invasive solution that has been shown to reduce or remove pain in 93.2% of users at half the cost of topical freezing sprays and anaesthetic creams.
FreshLeaf reveals medicinal cannabis report
13 April, 2021The product, pricing and patient analysis found that, over the last six months, intense medicinal cannabis product competition has kept downward pressure on prices.
Joint venture sets sights on hygiene innovation tech
12 April, 2021Avalon Robotics — a joint venture between Avalon SteriTech and SoftBank Robotics Group — will focus on developing innovative products and technologies that benefit public health and wellbeing.
Pfizer preferred for <50s due to AstraZeneca blood clot risk
12 April, 2021 by Lauren DavisThe AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be the preferred choice for Australians under the age of 50, due to rare but serious blood clotting side effects.
Zip HydroTap UltraCare
12 April, 2021 | Supplied by: Zip IndustriesZip HydroTap UltraCare uses the latest carbon-free filtration technology to filter and reduce impurities and potentially harmful contaminants larger than 0.2 microns in size.
New adrenaline autoinjectors give choice to Australians with allergies
12 April, 2021The approval means that Australians weighing 60 kg and over living with anaphylaxis can now access a 500 mcg adrenaline autoinjector dose.
What we can do to protect ourselves from new COVID-19 strains?
09 April, 2021 by Amy SarcevicWith a tendency to mutate being a hallmark of any pathogen, what can we do to protect ourselves from the threat of more deadly COVID-19 strains?
Vaccinate the globe or pay, warns Oxfam
09 April, 2021Oxfam has warned that wealthy countries must facilitate cheaper mass-produced COVID-19 vaccines to protect every person in the world to avert an economic catastrophe.
New cell-based flu vaccine to be rolled out this month
07 April, 2021 by Amy SarcevicThis winter, for the first time, a new cell-based flu vaccine will be introduced in Australia, in a bid to boost the efficacy rates of national immunisation programs.
Callington Netbiokem DSAM+ Hospital Grade Disinfectant Cleaner
01 April, 2021 | Supplied by: Callington Haven Pty LtdCallington's Netbiokem DSAM+ Hospital Grade Disinfectant is formulated for use in healthcare facilities for broad-scale infection control.
Oxair addresses global oxygen supply shortage
01 April, 2021In response to global shortages, Oxair is spreading the word about its off-the-shelf solution — Oxygen Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) systems.
