Immunotherapy trial holds hope for children needing stem cell transplants
26 January, 2021A new immunotherapy treatment will be studied in clinical trials, with the aim of preventing dangerous side effects for children who have to undergo stem cell transplants.
TGA approves Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine
25 January, 2021The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, COMIRNATY.
How soon will we reach herd immunity for COVID-19?
25 January, 2021 by Amy SarcevicAchieving herd immunity for COVID-19 may be a challenge through current vaccination programs, research from the Imperial College London has found.
Predicting risk of spinal fracture using bioengineering
22 January, 2021 by Assistant Professor Dennis E Anderson, Brett Allaire, Dr Hossein Mokhtarzadeh and Professor Mary L BouxseinResearchers have developed biomechanical models that use mathematical- and physics-based representations of human movement to predict spinal loading.
REDFEB highlights how to recognise and handle a heart attack
21 January, 2021Heart Research Australia is encouraging Australians to wear red and donate during February, to raise awareness for heart disease and funds for life-saving research.
UniSA test accurately predicts mood disorders
21 January, 2021Based on levels of a specific protein found in the brain, the test is reported to be the first of its kind in the world.
New mammogram measures for assessing breast cancer risk
20 January, 2021An international team of researchers, led by The University of Melbourne, has found two new mammogram-based measures for breast cancer risk.
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.
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.
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.
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-Serv has partnered with Biomaster to introduce a range of antimicrobial products, including showerheads, shower hoses, sliders and aerators.
