PPE unmasked: Australia's healthcare workers are inadequately protected
12 August, 2020 by Alicia Dennis, University of Melbourne and Jane L Whitelaw, University of Wollongong for The ConversationNational guidance needs to be urgently updated to reflect safest practice and acknowledge what we're learning about the airborne spread of the virus.
Sun safety sensor lets you know when you've had too much
11 August, 2020Researchers at Macquarie University's Nanotechnology Laboratory have created a personalised, wearable UV-sensitive device that could help millions avoid skin cancer.
Woman acquires impetigo in "unclean" quarantine hotel
10 August, 2020 by Amy SarcevicA woman in her 30s claims to have acquired impetigo, a contagious skin infection, during her stay at a quarantine hotel in Sydney.
WA team treat heart disease with cancer therapy
07 August, 2020The team of doctors used stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy to treat a patient with a life-threatening arrhythmia known as ventricular tachycardia.
Sniffer dogs train to detect COVID-19
04 August, 2020Researchers at the University of Adelaide are working with international partners to train sniffer dogs to detect COVID-19.
Dental association anticipates COVID cavity spike
03 August, 2020One in three of us is walking around with untreated tooth decay, while one in four has periodontal disease with periodontal pockets 4 mm or deeper.
Veolia supports COVID-19 clinical waste collection in Melbourne
01 August, 2020 | Supplied by: Veolia Australia and New ZealandVeolia has been collecting, transporting and treating clinical waste streams generated at the COVID-19 testing site at Melbourne Showgrounds.
Derungs UV Steriliser
01 August, 2020 | Supplied by: Hospital Products AustraliaDerungs' UV Steriliser delivers high-energy UV-C radiation to destroy virus and bacteria DNA and can be used wherever immediate sterilisation is required for better hygiene.
Watch the battle: soap vs COVID-19
31 July, 2020UNSW academics have released a 3D visualisation of soap destroying the coronavirus to remind Australians that simply washing your hands can help stem the pandemic.
Program helps pharmacists wise up to pain
31 July, 2020A new online program has been launched to ensure pharmacists are well placed to manage pain.
Arthritis drug could let coeliac patients eat gluten
30 July, 2020A treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and bowel disease could allow people with coeliac disease to eat gluten without consequences.
NSW could be steps behind Vic's worsening COVID-19 crisis
28 July, 2020 by Amy SarcevicNew South Wales (NSW) may be just steps behind Victoria's worsening COVID-19 crisis unless rigorous infection control measures are maintained.
Mary's painful experience sparked a CRPS support group
27 July, 2020 by Jane AllmanInjuries sustained in a car accident left Mary in intense pain — she was eventually diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome.
Pain survey shows decline in patient–GP relationship
27 July, 2020Australians suffering with chronic pain have reported a worsening in their relationship with their GP and pharmacist over the past two years, according to the National Pain Survey 2020.
World Hepatitis Day: COVID-19's impact on hepatitis elimination
27 July, 2020Dual pandemics — what will COVID-19 mean for hepatitis C elimination? is an online event that will discuss the immense challenges COVID-19 brings to hepatitis C elimination.
