Gout treatment halts coronary disease progression
09 September, 2020A trial has found that heart attacks and the need for coronary stenting or bypass surgery reduced by 30% in patients taking low-dose colchicine, a drug commonly used to treat gout.
Queensland and Oxford: a tale of two vaccine agreements
08 September, 2020CSL Limited has signed a heads of agreement for the supply of UQ's COVID-19 vaccine candidate and another to manufacture Oxford University's candidate.
Face shields: providing additional layers of protection
07 September, 2020 by Leon SuterFace shields are comfortable to wear — they're also re-usable, and can easily be disassembled and cleaned with most cleaning products.
Delays to diagnosis and treatment may lead to rise in preventable deaths, says AHHA
07 September, 2020 by Amy SarcevicDelays in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses during COVID-19 may lead to a rise in preventable deaths in Australia, warns Alison Verhoeven, CE of AHHA.
How to evaluate masks and avoid fake products
04 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Erskine Products Pty LtdThe Australian market has been flooded by poor quality masks that don't provide adequate protection for healthcare workers. How do you spot a fake?
Clinical trial phases explained
03 September, 2020 by Associate Professor Paul Griffin*Associate Professor Paul Griffin explains the different phases of the clinical trial process.
New antibiotic takes on drug-resistant bacteria
01 September, 2020Dr Amy Cain and her colleagues have designed an antimicrobial peptide that holds promise for the future treatment of drug-resistant bacteria.
Researchers create fast-acting 'biorubber' surgical glue
26 August, 2020A novel surgical glue can help join blood vessels and close wounds faster than current bioadhesives and may serve as a platform to deliver pain relief drugs.
Pollution responsible for antibiotic resistance, research finds
26 August, 2020 by Amy SarcevicScientists at the University of Georgia appear to have found a link between pollution and antibiotic resistance in a landmark study published this year.
Newmarch House findings released
26 August, 2020The Australian Government has released findings from the investigation into the spread of COVID-19 at Sydney aged-care facility Newmarch House.
CSIRO welcomes Oxford vaccine agreement
21 August, 2020CSIRO has welcomed the Australian Government's agreement with AstraZeneca, which will give Australians access to the University of Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine.
Plastics exposure evident in human tissues
20 August, 2020Research presented at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo has examined the presence of micro- and nanoplastics in human organs and tissues.
Pandemic guidelines leave women and babies at risk
18 August, 2020A UniSA researcher and qualified midwife warns that guidelines discouraging women from attending face-to-face antenatal visits could result in a spike in stillbirths.
Acceleration of inhaled oxytocin to reduce maternal mortality
18 August, 2020A novel form of oxytocin is in accelerated development at Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences to address the world's leading cause of maternal mortality.
Global concern over Russian vaccine announcement
17 August, 2020Australian experts have responded to reports that Russia has approved a COVID-19 vaccine known as Sputnik V for widespread use after less than two months of human testing.
