Pollution responsible for antibiotic resistance, research finds
26 August, 2020 by Amy SarcevicScientists at the University of Georgia appear to have found a link between pollution and antibiotic resistance in a landmark study published this year.
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.
CSIRO welcomes Oxford vaccine agreement
21 August, 2020CSIRO has welcomed the Australian Government's agreement with AstraZeneca, which will give Australians access to the University of Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine.
Plastics exposure evident in human tissues
20 August, 2020Research presented at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo has examined the presence of micro- and nanoplastics in human organs and tissues.
Pandemic guidelines leave women and babies at risk
18 August, 2020A UniSA researcher and qualified midwife warns that guidelines discouraging women from attending face-to-face antenatal visits could result in a spike in stillbirths.
Acceleration of inhaled oxytocin to reduce maternal mortality
18 August, 2020A novel form of oxytocin is in accelerated development at Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences to address the world's leading cause of maternal mortality.
Global concern over Russian vaccine announcement
17 August, 2020Australian experts have responded to reports that Russia has approved a COVID-19 vaccine known as Sputnik V for widespread use after less than two months of human testing.
Paediatric stroke rehabilitation guidelines published
17 August, 2020Researchers and clinical experts led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute have produced Australian clinical guidelines to improve the rehabilitation of children who have a stroke.
Study reveals long COVID-19 recovery
12 August, 2020University of Leeds researchers have identified a pattern of long-term symptoms experienced by people hospitalised with COVID-19.
PPE unmasked: Australia's healthcare workers are inadequately protected
12 August, 2020 by Alicia Dennis, University of Melbourne and Jane L Whitelaw, University of Wollongong for The ConversationNational guidance needs to be urgently updated to reflect safest practice and acknowledge what we're learning about the airborne spread of the virus.
Sun safety sensor lets you know when you've had too much
11 August, 2020Researchers at Macquarie University's Nanotechnology Laboratory have created a personalised, wearable UV-sensitive device that could help millions avoid skin cancer.
Woman acquires impetigo in "unclean" quarantine hotel
10 August, 2020 by Amy SarcevicA woman in her 30s claims to have acquired impetigo, a contagious skin infection, during her stay at a quarantine hotel in Sydney.
WA team treat heart disease with cancer therapy
07 August, 2020The team of doctors used stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy to treat a patient with a life-threatening arrhythmia known as ventricular tachycardia.
Sniffer dogs train to detect COVID-19
04 August, 2020Researchers at the University of Adelaide are working with international partners to train sniffer dogs to detect COVID-19.
Dental association anticipates COVID cavity spike
03 August, 2020One in three of us is walking around with untreated tooth decay, while one in four has periodontal disease with periodontal pockets 4 mm or deeper.
