Coronavirus: food safety tips to live by
03 April, 2020 by Andrew Thomson, Think ST Solutions*With the increase in coronavirus cases around the country, managers of foodservice operations should take steps to reduce the spread of infection and contamination risks.
Tech highlights lung tumours for better removal
02 April, 2020A groundbreaking technology that enhances lung cancer tissue is providing surgeons with a significantly better chance of finding and removing more cancer than ever before.
New treatment option for multiple myeloma
02 April, 2020Patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma can now gain access to a new treatment option under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
UV Solutionz High Energy Germicidal UVC Germicidal Technology
31 March, 2020 | Supplied by:The technology is used for applications including killing airborne and surface pathogens such as viruses — including coronavirus (COVID-19) — bacteria and moulds.
Paramedics association warns of plans to deploy students
31 March, 2020NSW Ambulance has announced a plan to temporarily introduce paramedic students to out-of-hospital emergencies, raising concerns from the NSW Australian Paramedics Association.
Australian ICUs will be at overcapacity by 5 April, says modelling study
30 March, 2020Modelling published by the Medical Journal of Australia suggests that Australian hospitals do not currently have the capacity to accommodate possible demand.
Raising awareness of seizure-related injuries
30 March, 2020One in 10 of the 250,000 Australians living with epilepsy experience a seizure-related injury each year, many of which can be life-threatening.
TGA fast-tracks approval of COVID-19-busting disinfectants
28 March, 2020The 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.
Doctors and nurses called to arms
23 March, 2020Medical recruitment companies MedWorld and MedRecruit have joined forces to launch a campaign to help find the workforce needed to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indoor air is not coronavirus-ready, Condair reveals
18 March, 2020 by Oliver Zimmermann, CEO, Condair GroupA lack of humidity control regulations for public buildings will have a subsequent impact on possible coronavirus transmission and health.
How effective are infection control techniques at reducing COVID-19 transmission?
18 March, 2020 by Amy SarcevicInfection control measures like handwashing, wearing masks, protective clothing or gloves, are widely endorsed as a means of curbing the spread of COVID-19. But just how effective are they at reducing transmission of the virus?
Private hospitals to help with public surgery caseloads
17 March, 2020APHA has announced that the nation's private hospitals are ready and willing to alleviate pressure on the public hospitals by taking on some of the elective surgery caseload.
Australian poo lab targets global gut market
12 March, 2020 by Belinda WillisSouth Australia is securing its poo stores for international export.
Coronavirus may affect medicines supply
11 March, 2020 by Amy SarcevicSupplies of routine medicines in Australia may become dangerously scarce — or outright unavailable — as the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak takes hold, experts have warned.
London patient cured of HIV, says case report
11 March, 2020The London-based patient received a stem cell transplant from donors with the HIV-resistant gene CCR5.
