Pfizer preferred for <50s due to AstraZeneca blood clot risk
12 April, 2021 by Lauren DavisThe AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be the preferred choice for Australians under the age of 50, due to rare but serious blood clotting side effects.
Vaccinate the globe or pay, warns Oxfam
09 April, 2021Oxfam has warned that wealthy countries must facilitate cheaper mass-produced COVID-19 vaccines to protect every person in the world to avert an economic catastrophe.
What we can do to protect ourselves from new COVID-19 strains?
09 April, 2021 by Amy SarcevicWith a tendency to mutate being a hallmark of any pathogen, what can we do to protect ourselves from the threat of more deadly COVID-19 strains?
New cell-based flu vaccine to be rolled out this month
07 April, 2021 by Amy SarcevicThis winter, for the first time, a new cell-based flu vaccine will be introduced in Australia, in a bid to boost the efficacy rates of national immunisation programs.
COVID-19 vaccine before surgery to reduce postoperative deaths: study
01 April, 2021Vaccinating surgical patients ahead of the general population has the potential to help avoid thousands of postoperative deaths linked to the virus.
Callington Netbiokem DSAM+ Hospital Grade Disinfectant Cleaner
01 April, 2021 | Supplied by: Callington Haven Pty LtdCallington's Netbiokem DSAM+ Hospital Grade Disinfectant is formulated for use in healthcare facilities for broad-scale infection control.
Oxair addresses global oxygen supply shortage
01 April, 2021In response to global shortages, Oxair is spreading the word about its off-the-shelf solution — Oxygen Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) systems.
Measuring damage to equipment from cleaning and disinfection products
31 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Reynard Health SuppliesWhen choosing a cleaning or disinfection product for a healthcare facility, one of the factors taken into consideration is the compatibility of the product with the equipment or surface.
Identifying concussion from rugby players' spit
29 March, 2021Researchers have identified distinct chemical 'signatures' for concussion in the spit of elite male rugby players.
Pandemic maternity care leaves partners and midwifery students most isolated
29 March, 2021Curtin University research has documented the varied experiences of people involved in receiving and providing maternity care during the pandemic.
National Asthma Council Australia urges asthmatics to get vaccinated
29 March, 2021Updates to the Australian Asthma Handbook will help health professionals advise patients with asthma during the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Report reveals room for improvement in care after abdominal surgery
26 March, 2021The report reveals that almost half of abdominal surgery patients in Australia feel they were not given adequate, helpful or accurate information for post-operative recovery.
Australian Cancer Atlas update highlights geographical disparities
24 March, 2021The update means the resource now includes latest national data on how cancer diagnosis and excess death rates vary by geographical area across Australia.
UQ discovery could reduce chemo side effects
23 March, 2021University of Queensland pain researchers have made a discovery that could let future cancer patients avoid chemotherapy's worst and most debilitating side effects.
Pausing the vaccine rollout will claim, not protect, lives, says Professor
22 March, 2021 by Amy SarcevicCountries that have opted to pause the AstraZeneca vaccine amid unsubstantiated blood clotting fears are actively choosing to end lives, according to Professor Bruce Thompson.
