University of Queensland asked to rapidly develop coronavirus vaccine
24 January, 2020The university has been asked to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus that could be available worldwide in as little as six months.
Brisbane suspects novel coronavirus case
21 January, 2020Queensland Health is testing a man for coronavirus (2019-nCoV) after he returned from central China with a respiratory illness.
To wear a mask or not this bushfire season?
21 January, 2020 by Amy SarcevicIf you're a healthcare professional, you've likely been asked this question — or some variation of it — countless times this bushfire season: is it worth wearing a mask or not?
Superbug fears for whooping cough
20 January, 2020UNSW Sydney researchers are calling for a new whooping cough vaccine in the face of a rise of evolving strains that can evade vaccine-generated immunity.
Genetically modified mozzies fight dengue
17 January, 2020CSIRO and the University of California San Diego have engineered what is claimed to be the first breed of genetically modified mosquitoes resistant to spreading all four types of the dengue virus.
RMIT develops suberbug-shredding tech
15 January, 2020Researchers have developed a bacteria-destroying technology that uses nano-sized particles of magnetic liquid metal to shred bacteria and bacterial biofilm without harming good cells.
Fake hand contamination treats OCD
14 January, 2020UK and US researchers have found that the 'rubber hand illusion' could help those with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) overcome their condition without the stress caused by exposure therapy.
Too long to treat rural stroke victims
13 January, 2020A Monash Health study investigating inequalities in acute stroke care found Australians in rural areas are not receiving the same timely care as those in cities.
Heart Foundation highlights smoke haze health risks
09 January, 2020 | Supplied by: The Heart FoundationThe Heart Foundation is urging those with conditions such as heart failure, and those aged 65 years and over, to be aware of the risks to their health and the need to protect themselves.
RACGP urges support for GPs at bushfire frontline
08 January, 2020The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has urged the federal government to make reforms to help GPs care for affected communities at the frontline of the bushfire crisis.
Advantech PAX-332 medical-grade surgical monitor
01 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty LtdThe PAX-332 is a 32″ widescreen medical-grade surgical monitor aimed at ensuring operating precision. Delivering medical images of optimal quality, it supports full HD and UHD resolution.
AMT Group Australasia TOE Probe Complete Care
31 December, 2019 | Supplied by: AMT Group AustralasiaTOE Complete Care is a start to finish reprocessing system for TOE ultrasound probes, equipped with all accessories needed to assure high-level disinfection.
Cardiologists express concern over study complication data
20 December, 2019 by David O’Donnell* and Daniel Cehic**Unlike the Ganesan study, published in Internal Medicine Journal, GenesisCare cardiologists have found marked variation in complication rates for cardiac device implantation.
Ho ho ho, to emergency we go
19 December, 2019Hospitals are expecting a spate of preventable injuries and illnesses over the festive season, with December being the busiest month of the year for emergency departments.
Public vs private: similar safety outcomes for heart procedures
18 December, 2019Public and private hospitals have similar safety outcomes for pacemaker and defibrillator implant surgeries, according to a comparative study.
