Industry News
Haemoglobin disorders and COVID-19 — what do we know so far?
Preliminary research conducted in Europe has shed light on the risk of COVID-19 complications in patients with common haemoglobin disorders. [ + ]
Virus-filtering mask material created from sugarcane waste
Dr Thomas Rainey and his team are stepping up work on a nanoparticle-removing material that, prior to the COVID-19 epidemic, was being developed for biodegradable antipollution masks. [ + ]
Biosafety certification to mitigate infection risk in public places
A management system has been devised to help restart economic activity by providing best practices to help minimise the risks of spreading epidemics in crowded places. [ + ]
AI tool predicts severe respiratory illness in early COVID-19
An AI tool developed by New York University could predict which COVID-19 patients will go on to contract acute respiratory distress syndrome, before any severe symptoms emerge. [ + ]
International panel releases ICU guidelines for COVID-19
The Surviving Sepsis Campaign COVID-19 panel has released 54 recommendations for treating patients with COVID-19 in the ICU. [ + ]
HESTA reveals 2020 Nursing & Midwifery Awards finalists
10 finalists have been recognised for the exceptional leadership and work taking place in the healthcare sector, across three award categories. [ + ]
Taskforce creates clinical guidelines for COVID-19
The National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce is developing 'living guidelines' to provide updated, evidence-based guidance to clinicians caring for COVID-19 patients. [ + ]
TGA-approved coronavirus-killing labelling out in force
A surface disinfectant produced by Whiteley Corporation is reported to be the first product in Australia to carry the new TGA-approved label claim against the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus. [ + ]
PPE insufficient, say Qld's frontline doctors
A survey reveals that more than 70% of Queensland doctors at the frontline of the COVID-19 crisis do not have sufficient personal protection equipment. [ + ]
StandingTall app set to prevent falls
Neuroscience Research Australia and The Project Factory have developed an app to support and strengthen physical balance and cognition in the ageing population. [ + ]
Paramedics association warns of plans to deploy students
NSW Ambulance has announced a plan to temporarily introduce paramedic students to out-of-hospital emergencies, raising concerns from the NSW Australian Paramedics Association. [ + ]
Antimicrobial testing prioritised
Antimicrobial testing provider Mérieux NutriSciences Australia has prioritised the testing of sanitation products to ensure results are rapidly provided to manufacturers. [ + ]
Help us to help you, plead nurses and midwives
NSWNMA General Secretary Brett Holmes said pressure is building on local health services as more cases of COVID-19 are confirmed across metropolitan and regional parts of NSW. [ + ]
Australian ICUs will be at overcapacity by 5 April, says modelling study
Modelling published by the Medical Journal of Australia suggests that Australian hospitals do not currently have the capacity to accommodate possible demand. [ + ]
TGA fast-tracks approval of COVID-19-busting disinfectants
The TGA has published amendments to the Standard for Disinfectants and Sanitary Products (TGO 104) to allow listed disinfectants to make validated claims to kill the COVID-19 virus on surfaces. [ + ]
