Study examines ideal surface damage testing protocol
15 July, 2020 by Peter Teska, John Howarter, Haley Oliver, Jim Gauthier, Kay Bixler, Xiaobao Li | Supplied by: Diversey Australia Pty LtdWith increased disinfection for COVID-19, facilities need to consider surface damage to medical devices.
Characteristics of an ideal surface damage testing protocol study — extract
14 July, 2020 by Peter Teska, MBA (Diversey, Inc.), John Howarter, PhD, (Purdue University), Haley Oliver, PhD, (Purdue University), Jim Gauthier, CIC, (Diversey Inc), Kay Bixler, (Diversey, Inc.), Xiaobao Li, PhD, (Diversey, Inc.) | Supplied by: Diversey Australia Pty LtdWith increased disinfection for COVID-19, have you considered the surface damage to your medical devices?
Frontiers in orthopaedic surgery
13 July, 2020Orthopaedic surgeon Dr John O'Donnell recently performed his 10,000th hip arthroscopy procedure — a reported world first for any surgeon performing this procedure.
'Protective' box a potential infection risk to healthcare workers
13 July, 2020An Australian study has shown that aerosol boxes designed to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 can actually increase their exposure to airborne particles that carry the virus.
Australian-developed COVID-19 vaccine could be ready early 2021
13 July, 2020 by Amy SarcevicAdelaide-based company Vaxine says it could have a COVID-19 vaccine ready as soon as early 2021.
UniPrint antimicrobial film for coronavirus protection
10 July, 2020 | Supplied by: UniPrint Pty LtdUniPrint's antimicrobial film has recently passed certification that proves its efficiency in combating the viral load of coronaviruses.
Pharmacists launch opioid education program
09 July, 2020SHPA and PSA have teamed up to bring 21,000 pharmacist members up to speed on recent opioid regulatory changes to encourage safer medicines use.
Scientists' plea: we can't ignore airborne spread of COVID-19
08 July, 2020A group of scientists from varying disciplines around the world have appealed to world health authorities to mitigate indoor airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2.
Perth COVID-19 vaccine trial kicks off
08 July, 2020More than 4000 people are taking part in a groundbreaking COVID-19 vaccine trial at Perth's Linear Clinical Research.
SA research shows fentanyl safe for mothers in labour
06 July, 2020Research from the University of South Australia shows that fentanyl is a safe option for mothers and babies, providing women with more pain relief choices during labour.
Stimulating device now an option for chronic back pain
03 July, 2020 | Supplied by: NevroMedical professionals can now access a TGA-approved device to treat patients with chronic back pain, which affects 3.24 million Australians.
Melanoma immunotherapy: new target identified
03 July, 2020QIMR Berghofer researchers have discovered why some melanoma patients do not respond well to immunotherapy.
Weak evidence base for COVID-19 antibody tests
02 July, 2020An international team of researchers has warned that evidence does not support the continued use of existing point-of-care tests for COVID-19.
Access opens for minimally invasive heart treatment
02 July, 2020Australians living with symptoms of severe aortic stenosis will now have access to a minimally invasive heart treatment that was previously reserved for only the sickest patients.
Opinion: Doctors against role substitution
01 July, 2020 by Dr Chris Perry, AMA Queensland PresidentDr Chris Perry discusses AMAQ's issues with task substitution — highlighting concerns for patient safety.
