Stay a Step Ahead of Hidden Threats of Winter Infections
03 April, 2024As the winter season looms, healthcare facilities brace themselves for heightened challenges in combating infectious diseases, especially the hidden threats posed by pathogens lurking on surfaces.
Detmold Medical Tri-Panel respirators and Level 3 Surgical Visor Masks
02 April, 2024Detmold Medical's new range of Tri-Panel respirators and Level 3 Surgical Visor Masks is designed to offer wearers extra protection, comfort and more effective fit.
Blood analysis could help predict sepsis in children
27 March, 2024Professor Luregn Schlapbach from UQ's Child Health Research Centre said sepsis is best treated when recognised early, so the finding could help clinicians in the future.
New Melbourne facility to deliver human challenge trials
25 March, 2024Human challenge trials are one of the most efficient ways to evaluate the efficacy of novel vaccines and therapeutics, said Professor James McCarthy, CMO, Doherty Clinical Trials.
Long COVID no different to other post-viral syndromes?
18 March, 2024Latest research led by Queensland's Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard suggests long COVID may be no different to other post-viral syndromes.
Nilfisk GD930 Pro HEPA vacuum
01 March, 2024The upgraded Nilfisk GD930 Pro HEPA vacuum is designed to help users to clean faster and efficiently.
Plasma treatment for healing chronic wounds
20 February, 2024More than 420,000 Australians suffer from a chronic wound each year, costing the health and aged care system a total of $3bn.
Cryptosporidiosis cases on the rise
14 February, 2024The gastrointestinal disease caused by the microscopic parasite Cryptosporidium is a common cause of acute diarrhoea in young children.
Sustainable IPC solutions in healthcare: Balancing efficacy, economy, and environmental responsibility
13 February, 2024 by Suzie Hammouche, CEO, GAMA HealthcareIn today's world, where environmental challenges loom large, the healthcare industry stands at a critical juncture.
A new weapon against C. diff bacteria
01 February, 2024In a phase-one human clinical trial, a US pharmacist researcher has shown that a newer generation tetracycline antibiotic could help combat Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) bacteria.
80-year Buruli ulcer mystery solved
25 January, 2024A recent alarming surge in cases caused this tropical skin disease to become an important public health issue in Victoria.
Managing the "opportunistic invasive" fungal pathogens
24 January, 2024Invasive fungal infections are a growing risk to human health worldwide, with the World Health Organization releasing its first-ever watchlist of fungal priority pathogens — species of highest concern that require serious attention.
Project to eliminate parasitic disease in remote communities
16 January, 2024A QIMR Berghofer-led project aims to eliminate strongyloidiasis, a little-known and potentially fatal infection that thrives in communities with poor sanitation.
Do hospital coffee machines transmit infections?
19 December, 2023Microbial growth was detected on every coffee machine and hospital machines were found to be about three times as heavily colonised as home machines.
TGA advises of possible saline contamination
04 December, 2023A recent outbreak of Ralstonia pickettii in Australian hospital patients has been linked to contaminated saline.
