A German study indicates that COVID-19 infection can cause increased sperm cell death, inflammation and oxidative stress, resulting in lower sperm quality and potentially reducing fertility. [ + ]

UNSW Sydney scientists have developed a ceramic-based ink that may allow surgeons in the future to 3D print bone parts complete with living cells. [ + ]

The Australian College of Nursing says the final recommendations of the MBS Review Taskforce perpetuate the under-representation of nurses in the workforce. [ + ]

A modelling study led by UNSW Sydney predicts that global demand for cancer surgery will rise by 52% within two decades, with low-income countries bearing the greatest burden. [ + ]

With COVID-19 vaccinations set to roll out in less than one month, Australia's hospital pharmacists are preparing for their central role in the administration process. [ + ]

A newly formed coalition of health and technology experts is calling on the Australian Parliament to force Big Tech companies to reveal the true extent of COVID-19 misinformation. [ + ]

A new immunotherapy treatment will be studied in clinical trials, with the aim of preventing dangerous side effects for children who have to undergo stem cell transplants. [ + ]

Achieving herd immunity for COVID-19 may be a challenge through current vaccination programs, research from the Imperial College London has found. [ + ]

Research reveals that more than 78% of Australian healthcare workers have been issued with new technologies, such as mobile devices, to support their duties during the pandemic. [ + ]

The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, COMIRNATY. [ + ]

Based on levels of a specific protein found in the brain, the test is reported to be the first of its kind in the world. [ + ]

Heart Research Australia is encouraging Australians to wear red and donate during February, to raise awareness for heart disease and funds for life-saving research. [ + ]

An international team of researchers, led by The University of Melbourne, has found two new mammogram-based measures for breast cancer risk. [ + ]

Eleven finalists have been announced for the inaugural HESTA Impact Awards, recognising health and community services professionals taking positive steps to create a better world. [ + ]

Norway has reported several deaths and some side effects in elderly people vaccinated with the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine. [ + ]