Managing influenza outbreaks in aged-care facilities
29 August, 2017 by Leng Boonwaat*A guide to protecting vulnerable residents from the flu.
Genetics is the key to solving clinical depression
28 August, 2017Scientists are seeking 10,000 Australian volunteers to complete the world's largest genetics of depression study.
How ready are you for mandatory respiratory protection?
28 August, 2017 by Cathryn MurphyThe ways infectious diseases are spread are complex and some infection control experts are questioning the current paradigm that dictates the selection of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Probiotics formula reduces risk of sepsis in infants
25 August, 2017The discovery is good news for the developing world where 1 million babies die annually from sepsis.
Saliva test key to fast Zika diagnosis
24 August, 2017The discovery will speed up Zika diagnosis and reduce the virus's ability to spread.
Support for rural mums encourages breastfeeding
24 August, 2017Australian researchers have found that mums in rural areas of Western Australia who had access to professional advice and support were more likely to breastfeed for longer.
Poo transplants better than antibiotics for diarrhoea
23 August, 2017Sometimes the best solution is not always the most attractive one.
More accurate blood pressure measure method
22 August, 2017Let there be light: more accurate blood pressure measure uses light pulses
Some children on IV can be treated at home
21 August, 2017Researchers find home treatment as good as in hospital in terms of safety, cost and patient satisfaction.
Transforming skin cells into a diabetes cure
18 August, 2017A cure to diabetes is one step closer, with scientists exploring insulin-secreting skin cells.
New date rape drug detection method
17 August, 2017A urine test may offer more definitive evidence of GHB, supporting law enforcement.
Medical marijuana may not be safe for epilepsy
16 August, 2017Researchers testing medical marijuana on epilepsy have found it can adversely interact with antiepileptic drugs.
New gold standard for invasive fungal infections
15 August, 2017Countless patients suffering from invasive fungal infections will benefit from new diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
Aspirin may greatly reduce risk of cancer
14 August, 2017Many clinical trials are finding that aspirin can slow or prevent cancer.
A Day in the Life: Jason Seet, Infectious Diseases/Critical Care Pharmacist
14 August, 2017A day in the life of Jason Seet, an Infectious Diseases/Critical Care Pharmacist at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth, WA.
