The potential of androgens in breast cancer treatment
19 January, 2021An international study has uncovered new evidence of the positive role of androgens in breast cancer treatment.
GPs to take lead role in COVID-19 vaccine rollout
14 January, 2021The RACGP has welcomed government confirmation that GPs will be at the forefront of Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Monash researchers outsmart superbug
13 January, 2021Researchers have discovered how to revert antibiotic resistance in one of the most dangerous superbugs: Acinetobacter baumannii — responsible for up to 20% of infections in ICUs.
Most women never use frozen eggs
12 January, 2021Research at The University of Melbourne reveals that most women who freeze their eggs for later use do not end up using them, leading to wastage.
Gut imbalance linked to 'long COVID'
12 January, 2021A study published in the journal Gut reveals that the gut microbiome may influence the severity of COVID-19 and the immune system's response to the infection.
Delaying the second dose of Pfizer’s vaccine could be dangerous, immunologist warns
12 January, 2021 by Amy SarcevicAn immunologist at the University of Queensland has cautioned over the UK's decision to delay second doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
Experts comment on early COVID vaccination rollout
08 January, 2021Australia's coronavirus vaccine rollout will be brought forward to next month, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison saying the first groups are expected to receive the jab in mid-to-late February.
Con-Serv Antimicrobial range
01 January, 2021 | Supplied by: Con-ServCon-Serv has partnered with Biomaster to introduce a range of antimicrobial products, including showerheads, shower hoses, sliders and aerators.
Candida auris — a fungus with attitude
01 January, 2021 | Supplied by: Reynard Health SuppliesMultidrug-resistant C. auris is an important emerging pathogen which demands attention and action when identified in the healthcare setting.
Vehicle partition screens: the PPE for healthcare rides
22 December, 2020 by Megan Whelan*Recent months have seen growing demand for partition screens in many countries to ensure extra precaution and mitigate the risks of coronavirus infection among drivers.
The promising medicinal benefits of cannabis
21 December, 2020 | Supplied by: CannatrekMedicinal cannabis is any cannabis-based product prescribed to relieve the symptoms of a medical condition.
Oxford publishes peer-reviewed COVID-19 vaccine results
16 December, 2020Interim results of the University of Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine Phase 3 trials find that the vaccine protects against symptomatic disease in 70% of cases on average.
The psychology of anti-vaxxers
14 December, 2020 by Amy SarcevicPsychologists have shed light on why seemingly intelligent people ignore the evidence base supporting vaccines and label them unsafe, despite having little to no expertise on scientific methodology.
Research findings could sound new era in sperm selection
11 December, 2020Monash University researchers have created a new approach for separating high-quality sperm in assisted reproduction using combined acoustic waves and fluid dynamics.
Extended listing for paediatric cerebral palsy treatment
09 December, 2020Thousands of Australian children living with cerebral palsy now have access to an additional treatment option to treat moderate to severe upper limb spasticity.
