Omicron: understanding the level of severity will take days to weeks — WHO
29 November, 2021The new Omicron COVID-19 variant has been declared to be "of concern" by the World Health Organization but understanding the level of severity will take days to weeks.
Anaphylaxis: ED visits up by 51%, new care standard released
24 November, 2021The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) has released the first national standard of care for patients with anaphylaxis.
Treating pregnancy gingivitis could reduce preterm birth risk by 50%
19 November, 2021A study by the University of Sydney has found that treating gingivitis during pregnancy reduced the risk of a baby being born preterm by around 50%. The same treatment increased the birth weight in babies born with low birth weight by around 100 grams.
HIV patient's immune system may have cured her of infection
17 November, 2021A woman diagnosed with HIV-1 infection in 2013 may have achieved a natural sterilisation cure without stem cell transplant.
Diabetic foot ulcer formulation could also kill COVID-19 virus indoors
12 November, 2021An Australian physicist and fellow researchers have made an unexpected discovery while experimenting to find an effective treatment for diabetic foot ulcers, which are notoriously resistant to antibiotics.
The Children's Hospital at Westmead trials COVID-19 e-Gate
10 November, 2021The Children's Hospital at Westmead has trialled an Australian-first COVID-19 e-Gate integrated entry screening system developed by the University of Sydney and Sydney Children's Hospitals Network.
Vascular disease: five genes that may affect millions of women
09 November, 2021Scientists from Australia, the US and Europe have identified key genes responsible for fibromuscular dysplasia — or FMD — a vascular disease that affects the arteries and can cause heart attack, kidney complications, stroke and aneurysm.
Vaccinating under-12s: risks and benefits merit careful consideration
05 November, 2021Any decision to vaccinate all children under 12 years of age against COVID-19 must be done with due caution, considering in detail the risks and benefits, a recent review by international paediatric vaccine experts has warned.
Macquarie research addresses keyhole heart surgery limitations
02 November, 2021Interventional cardiologist Professor Martin Ng has led a research program to significantly improve the transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) treatment.
Booster shots to start in November; home-use tests to be available soon
28 October, 2021The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 18 years and older.
Genetic risk test predicts alcohol-related cirrhosis
26 October, 2021Cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) is responsible for approximately 300,000 deaths each year.
Australians urged to check bone density
22 October, 2021A new report calls for earlier investigation and treatment to capture all adults with risk factors for poor bone health, and adults post-fracture.
Encephalitis Information Week begins
18 October, 2021Encephalitis Society has launched the inaugural Australian Encephalitis Information Week to support organisations to help disseminate resources on the devastating brain inflammation.
Postmenopausal trial finds no difference between placebo and laser treatment
18 October, 2021Fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers — commonly associated with facial skin — are also promoted as an effective way to treat painful vaginal symptoms that can happen after menopause.
What has COVID-19 taught us about infection prevention and control?
18 October, 2021 by Amy SarcevicThere is nothing like a one-in-100-year pandemic to expose cracks in an infection prevention and control (IPC) strategy.
