SARS-CoV-2 survives on surfaces for up to 28 days
14 October, 2020CSIRO researchers have found that SARS-CoV-2 can survive for up to 28 days on common surfaces including banknotes, glass and stainless steel.
Building the robotic cleaning workforce
13 October, 2020In response to increased demand for autonomous cleaning solutions, Nilfisk has added to its portfolio of autonomous solutions.
Survey says Australians overestimate IVF success
13 October, 2020A Your Fertility survey reveals that most Australians are unaware of how early their fertility starts to decline, with many placing too much faith in IVF as a backup measure.
Pioneering research gives hope on World Sight Day
08 October, 2020Gene and cell therapy are two emerging technologies offering new hope to patients with diseases where no treatments have been available in the past.
'No Jab, No Pay' policy has biggest impact in lowest SES areas
06 October, 2020Australia's 'No Jab, No Pay' policy has been linked to substantial catch-up vaccination activity.
Extroverts less likely to comply with COVID-19 regulation
02 October, 2020 by Amy SarcevicVictoria's COVID-19 regulation will need to recognise the various personality types of its population to ensure widespread behavioural compliance and keep case numbers south of pre-Christmas targets.
When a basin becomes the difference between life and death
02 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Gentec AustraliaAfter significant research and development, Gentec has launched a range of healthcare basins specifically designed to prevent infections by offsetting the drain hole.
Towards zero lives lost to blood cancer
02 October, 2020The National Strategic Action Plan for Blood Cancer aims to unite Australia towards the goal of zero lives lost to blood cancer by 2035.
Summing up health costs of the last bushfire season
01 October, 2020Australian researchers have found that the 2019–2020 bushfire season racked up smoke-related health costs of around $1.95 billion.
Breast cancer study calls for twins
01 October, 2020Melbourne identical twins have joined a major new study investigating why only one twin in a pair develops breast cancer, or if both twins are diagnosed, why one twin does so earlier.
Whiteley Corporation Viraclean hospital-grade disinfectant
01 October, 2020 | Supplied by: WhiteleyThe infection-control product is designed to defend against SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), which may be present on healthcare surfaces.
InovaAir AirClean DE20 PLUS Air Purifier
01 October, 2020 | Supplied by: INOVA Air PurifiersThe AirClean DE20 Plus from InovaAir is a medical-grade H13 HEPA air purifier that filters 99.95% at 0.3 microns efficiency.
Why do some people develop life-threatening COVID-19?
30 September, 2020More than 10% of healthy people who develop severe COVID-19 produce misguided antibodies that attack the patient's own immune system.
Tarantula venom could hold key to IBS pain relief
29 September, 2020Molecules from the venom of one of the world's largest spiders could be used to develop pain blockers for people with irritable bowel syndrome.
Report finds high use of antimicrobials in major cities
23 September, 2020Sustained high use of antimicrobial medicines has been demonstrated in a five-year trend report released by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.
