Why do some people develop life-threatening COVID-19?
30 September, 2020More than 10% of healthy people who develop severe COVID-19 produce misguided antibodies that attack the patient's own immune system.
Tarantula venom could hold key to IBS pain relief
29 September, 2020Molecules from the venom of one of the world's largest spiders could be used to develop pain blockers for people with irritable bowel syndrome.
Report finds high use of antimicrobials in major cities
23 September, 2020Sustained high use of antimicrobial medicines has been demonstrated in a five-year trend report released by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.
Coffee drinking confers benefits in cancer study
23 September, 2020Daily coffee consumption has been associated with improved survival in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, according to a study led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Report reveals burden of non-melanoma skin cancer
18 September, 2020A new report has revealed the unseen burden of non-melanoma skin cancer in Australia.
Study finds pregnancy can delay onset of MS symptoms
17 September, 2020A Monash-led international study has found that pregnancy can delay the onset of multiple sclerosis symptoms by more than three years.
Cochrane Review finds individualised treatment best for PCOS
11 September, 2020The study compared the two most common treatments used in the long-term medical management of the condition: the oral contraceptive pill and metformin.
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:The 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.
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.
