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.
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.
New nanosponge technology may stop COVID-19 in its tracks
30 June, 2020 by Amy SarcevicScientists at UC San Diego may have found a way to neutralise SARS-CoV-2 and block it from infecting human lungs and other vital organs.
Pandemic shows it's time for an Australian Centre for Disease Control
30 June, 2020 by Adam Kamradt-Scott, University of Sydney and Katrina Roper, Australian National UniversityThe proposal for an AusCDC has been debated for at least the past 33 years.
Superbug drug discovery to be fast-tracked
29 June, 2020Antibiotics discovered at The University of Queensland will be fast-tracked under a $16 million international research deal.
