RMIT researchers develop nanothin superbug killer
14 April, 2021The coating could be used on wound dressings and implants to prevent and treat potentially deadly bacterial and fungal infections.
FreshLeaf reveals medicinal cannabis report
13 April, 2021The product, pricing and patient analysis found that, over the last six months, intense medicinal cannabis product competition has kept downward pressure on prices.
New adrenaline autoinjectors give choice to Australians with allergies
12 April, 2021The approval means that Australians weighing 60 kg and over living with anaphylaxis can now access a 500 mcg adrenaline autoinjector dose.
Zip HydroTap UltraCare
12 April, 2021 | Supplied by: Zip IndustriesZip HydroTap UltraCare uses the latest carbon-free filtration technology to filter and reduce impurities and potentially harmful contaminants larger than 0.2 microns in size.
Pfizer preferred for <50s due to AstraZeneca blood clot risk
12 April, 2021 by Lauren DavisThe AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be the preferred choice for Australians under the age of 50, due to rare but serious blood clotting side effects.
Joint venture sets sights on hygiene innovation tech
12 April, 2021Avalon Robotics — a joint venture between Avalon SteriTech and SoftBank Robotics Group — will focus on developing innovative products and technologies that benefit public health and wellbeing.
Vaccinate the globe or pay, warns Oxfam
09 April, 2021Oxfam has warned that wealthy countries must facilitate cheaper mass-produced COVID-19 vaccines to protect every person in the world to avert an economic catastrophe.
What we can do to protect ourselves from new COVID-19 strains?
09 April, 2021 by Amy SarcevicWith a tendency to mutate being a hallmark of any pathogen, what can we do to protect ourselves from the threat of more deadly COVID-19 strains?
New cell-based flu vaccine to be rolled out this month
07 April, 2021 by Amy SarcevicThis winter, for the first time, a new cell-based flu vaccine will be introduced in Australia, in a bid to boost the efficacy rates of national immunisation programs.
Callington Netbiokem DSAM+ Hospital Grade Disinfectant Cleaner
01 April, 2021 | Supplied by: Callington Haven Pty LtdCallington's Netbiokem DSAM+ Hospital Grade Disinfectant is formulated for use in healthcare facilities for broad-scale infection control.
COVID-19 vaccine before surgery to reduce postoperative deaths: study
01 April, 2021Vaccinating surgical patients ahead of the general population has the potential to help avoid thousands of postoperative deaths linked to the virus.
Oxair addresses global oxygen supply shortage
01 April, 2021In response to global shortages, Oxair is spreading the word about its off-the-shelf solution — Oxygen Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) systems.
Measuring damage to equipment from cleaning and disinfection products
31 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Reynard Health SuppliesWhen choosing a cleaning or disinfection product for a healthcare facility, one of the factors taken into consideration is the compatibility of the product with the equipment or surface.
Identifying concussion from rugby players' spit
29 March, 2021Researchers have identified distinct chemical 'signatures' for concussion in the spit of elite male rugby players.
Pandemic maternity care leaves partners and midwifery students most isolated
29 March, 2021Curtin University research has documented the varied experiences of people involved in receiving and providing maternity care during the pandemic.
