Drug-resistant UTIs: the canary in the coalmine
19 November, 2020One of the world's most common infections will cost Australia more than $1 billion a year within the next decade if nothing is done to stop the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
How did Royal Melbourne Hospital curb its COVID-19 outbreak?
16 November, 2020Reported to have endured the largest institutional outbreak of COVID-19 in healthcare workers in Australia, the RMH's multidimensional response has been examined.
Vaccinate potential superspreaders first, researchers say
13 November, 2020Macquarie University researchers have unveiled a strategy that models who should be vaccinated first.
Australian experts respond to Pfizer vaccine announcement
12 November, 2020Pfizer and BioNTech have issued a press release, announcing that their vaccine candidate is more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19.
Australia secures two more vaccine candidates
06 November, 2020The Australian Government has secured two more potential coronavirus vaccines for Australia.
COVID-19 reinfections — what do we know so far?
03 November, 2020 by Amy SarcevicDr Larisa Labzin has helped demystify the topic of COVID-19 reinfections — highlighting what researchers now know for sure, what they think may be true and which areas they still have no idea about.
The critical role of National Critical Care Trauma Response Centre teams
03 November, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the invaluable health work undertaken by the Centre's personnel, who operate as Australian Medical Assistance Teams.
Are you drying your ultrasound probes correctly?
02 November, 2020What are the most common approaches to drying ultrasound probes and what is the most effective method?
Behind the scenes of NSW's pandemic response
02 November, 2020Thousands of workers from NSW Health, the Australian Defence Force, Qantas and even Taronga Zoo have played their part in the public health response to COVID-19.
The tech that's helping stop the spread
28 October, 2020 by Jane AllmanWe take a look at some of the COVID-busting infection control technologies being used to mitigate the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
Don't risk contamination for communication
26 October, 2020COVID-19 — triage faster and safer using technology.
COVID-19 vaccine: who's in the running?
22 October, 2020 by Amy SarcevicAll eyes are firmly fixed on the 100+ vaccine candidates currently competing to tackle COVID-19.
Infection control: lessons learned from COVID-19
21 October, 2020 by Amy SarcevicWhen infection control strategies aren't watertight, bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites can spread like wildfire.
Controlling infection when using mobile devices in healthcare settings
20 October, 2020 by Alan Stocker, Health Practice Lead, WavelinkThe combination of rarely cleaned devices and a days-long infection window means that healthcare facilities need to take special care when it comes to managing devices.
Keeping the hospital cafeteria COVID-safe
19 October, 2020 by Andrew Thomson, Think ST Solutions*With hospitals being at the forefront of fighting COVID-19, pressure has mounted on hospital food operations to find new ways of feeding hungry employees (and visitors).
