Adenovirus vector vaccines unlikely to win fight against COVID-19
04 June, 2020 by Amy SarcevicA vaccine expert has dashed hopes of an adenovirus vector-based COVID‑19 vaccine — claiming it is unlikely to be effective and, if so, unsafe.
Multiple myeloma triple therapy now on PBS
04 June, 2020Each drug in the combination has a different mechanism of action to kill myeloma cells, and all work together to help fight the disease.
Targeting triple-negative breast tumours
03 June, 2020A team of researchers at The University of Queensland may have found a way to improve treatment of triple-negative breast cancer.
Cancer patients set to benefit from expanded oncology network
02 June, 2020Patients will have increased access to the latest oncology treatment technology and research, following GenesisCare's acquisition.
Global healthcare needs infection control reform, say experts
01 June, 2020World leaders in infection control and disease prevention convened online to discuss innovative infection control reform in hospitals and aged-care facilities.
Self-administration option available for severe asthma subtype
01 June, 2020A new self-administered treatment for severe eosinophilic asthma will be reimbursed by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1 June 2020.
Steam Australia validated cleaning method recommendations
01 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Steam AustraliaSteam Australia provides training, equipment and ongoing support for the hospital, healthcare and aged-care industries across Australia and New Zealand.
'Silent' virus may be more prevalent than we thought
28 May, 2020A study published in the journal Thorax reveals that eight out of 10 passengers and crew who tested positive for the infection had no symptoms.
What we know about immunity to coronaviruses
27 May, 2020A review of more than 40 studies on coronavirus immunity suggests that SARS-CoV-2 could become the fifth seasonal coronavirus.
Children aren't COVID-19 super-spreaders, say UK experts
26 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicNew research from the UK has debunked the claim that children are 'super-spreaders' of COVID-19, and the authors confirm it is now safe to send children back to school.
What factors increase risk of severe COVID-19 or death?
26 May, 2020A UK study has revealed that age, male sex, obesity and underlying illness emerge as risk factors for severe COVID-19 or death.
Concern for Australians missing vital GP visits
22 May, 2020Tens of thousands of Australians with chronic diseases are putting themselves at risk by missing vital visits to their GP.
Thrush treatment caution for women in first trimester
22 May, 2020Researchers found that pregnant women taking oral fluconazole appeared to have an increased risk of giving birth to a baby with muscle and bone malformations.
Mucus biology leap is a path to airway clearing
21 May, 2020New insights into the molecular mechanisms driving mucus viscosity could help improve airway-clearing treatment options for patients with respiratory conditions.
Extra-medical opioid use is costing Australia
20 May, 2020National Drug Research Institute has released the first national update on the cost of opioids in 13 years — it's not a pretty picture.
