New research shows COVID-19 complacency
28 November, 2022Research released by Pfizer Australia has shown that despite increasing COVID-19 case numbers, nearly two-thirds of Australians are complacent about the risks of infection.
One in eight deaths linked to bacterial infections
22 November, 2022Common bacterial infections were the second leading cause of death in 2019 — linked to one in eight deaths globally — according to new analysis.
Long-awaited overseas trips could be marred by infectious diseases: TMA
09 November, 2022Only 15% of people who plan to travel overseas have fully researched and understand the health recommendations relevant to their destination.
COVID-19 and future neurodegenerative disease risks
02 November, 2022Research led by The University of Queensland has found COVID-19 activates the same inflammatory response in the brain as Parkinson's disease.
New initiatives help hospitals fight bacteria efficiently
01 November, 2022In recent years, hospitals in Denmark have sharpened their focus on hygiene. A few years ago, the regional hospital in Horsens was named 'innovation hospital'.
Godfreys Comac C85 ride-on floor scrubbing machine
25 October, 2022The C85 is a ride-on scrubbing machine characterised by its robust design and intelligent operation and aims to revolutionise the traditional idea of commercial cleaning.
Callington Netbiokem DSAM+ disinfectant
01 October, 2022Callington's broad spectrum disinfectant Netbiokem DSAM+ offers quick and comprehensive protection for healthcare professionals and their patients.
Sorbent Professional TAD Hand Towel
01 October, 2022Solaris Paper's Sorbent Professional TAD hand towel has gone through stringent testing to be awarded the official Australian Made logo.
Rising to the challenge of infection control
30 September, 2022The healthcare sector faces the ongoing challenge of controlling infection as hygiene standards remain higher than ever post-COVID.
The hidden costs of HAIs
30 September, 2022 by Tim Smith, CEO of Allied BioServicesLatest research indicates HAIs were the fifth leading cause of death in Australia in 2021.
The Unspoken Risks of Tourniquets, and the New Choice for Infection Control
28 September, 2022Tourniquets are classified as 'non-critical' medical devices and are one of the most widely used pieces of medical equipment across a number of settings.
Hands up, who is ready for the next pandemic?
28 September, 2022Stopping the spread of hand-based infections is perhaps one of the most critical factors on the agenda right now — the good news is that achieving this is becoming much more manageable.
Candida auris — a fungus with attitude
27 September, 2022The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a significant shift in both awareness and practical application of improved infection prevention and control practices.
The game-changing research for HAI prevention
27 September, 2022 by Amy SarcevicWe all know the importance of good hygiene in preventing infections, but, until now, nobody has been able to quantify the impact individual hygiene measures have — not just on infection acquisition rates, but on the broader healthcare system.
NCDs outstrip infectious diseases as top killer globally
26 September, 2022The World Health Organization has released a new report and data portal on noncommunicable (NCDs) diseases and their risk factors.
