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Whiteley Bactol 90% Alcohol Surgical handrub

01 May, 2023

Bactol 90% Alcohol Surgical handrub is a fast-acting antiseptic hand rub for surgical-grade hand disinfection from Whiteley.


$50 million funding for long COVID as inquiry report released

26 April, 2023

The federal government has announced $50 million in funding for research into post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) — commonly known as long COVID.


GAMA launches campaign to minimise winter HAIs

14 April, 2023

GAMA Healthcare, supported by the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC), has launched a ‘Be a Winter Champion’ campaign.


Whiteley Bactol Range Hand Sanitisers and Moisturisers

13 April, 2023

Increased hygiene frequency can cause dry, cracked skin which compromises skin integrity. Bactol Sanitisers can help alleviate this problem in two ways.


WEHI, MSD's antimalarial drug candidate enters Phase 1 trial

11 April, 2023

A new antimalarial drug candidate, discovered by WEHI and global biopharmaceutical company MSD, has entered Phase 1 clinical testing in healthy participants.


Stress-free storage

06 April, 2023

How the right medical storage solution can improve infection control in aged care.


INOVA Air Purifiers INOVA-E300H air purifier

06 April, 2023

INOVA Air Purifiers has been providing clean air solutions since 2003. The INOVA range of medical-grade air purifiers is used in Australia's leading hospitals.


Know the risk of healthcare associated infections

05 April, 2023

trophon 2 is an automated device that delivers consistent patient protection across every high level disinfection (HLD) cycle.


S-7XTRA disinfectant cleaner wipes

01 April, 2023

The S-7XTRA cleaner disinfectant kills 52+ pathogens including bacteria, COVID-19, norovirus, mould, fungi, yeast, TB and spores such as C. difficile.


AHW 2023 — one week to go, get your free pass now

08 March, 2023

With more than 140 speakers and seven free-to-attend programs on a range of topics, the 12th Annual Australian Healthcare Week is a must-attend event for health professionals.


New Strep A variant: research urges enhanced international surveillance

08 March, 2023

A new Strep A variant has been associated with increased UK scarlet fever cases. Genomic surveillance has found the variant is now circulating in Australia.


Study explores COVID-19 vaccination blood clots

01 March, 2023

Researchers have discovered fundamental differences in how the AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines impact the immune system.


Water testing can fail to detect Legionella: study

17 February, 2023

Flinders University experts have found that standard testing for Legionnaires' disease — which can be fatal — is not always fail-safe.


Biofilms and drains in healthcare…don't let them sink in!

13 February, 2023

In healthcare, with most sinks and drains being out of sight and out of mind, is it possible a source of infection has been missed?


Study makes recommendations for future pandemic planning

03 February, 2023

Evaluation of an Australian study into household transmission of COVID-19 has led to four key recommendations for future preparedness.


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