Infections

Coronavirus 17 Oct 2023

Do you have a Plan for COVID?

COVID-19 is here to stay Although we don’t hear about COVID-19 as much as we used to, it is still part of life whether we like it or not. That’s why it’s always a good idea to stay proactive. Because life awaits. Planning for COVID-19 means knowing exactly what to…

Diseases 04 Oct 2019

The Rise of the Superbugs: The global threat of antimicrobial resistance

What is the problem and how much of a problem is it? The year 1928 set the scene for one of the most significant public health milestones in history – the discovery of penicillin. Described as a wonder drug, the medical world rejoiced at what was…

Children's health 07 May 2018

Babies with bronchiolitis benefit from new oxygen therapy

A new therapy to help infants with acute respiratory infection will prevent thousands of infants with bronchiolitis from requiring escalation of care when admitted to hospital and save more than $200 million in hospital costs. Bronchiolitis – caused by a viral infection in the lungs – is the most common…

Children's health 26 Dec 2017

New type 1 diabetes treatment

Researchers at The University of Queensland are hoping a new form of immunotherapy could lead to better treatment of type 1 diabetes.

Children's health 12 Sep 2017

Q&A: What does a urologist actually do?

Urologists are specialists who treat people for problems and diseases of the urinary tract and male reproductive system. They treat men, women and children.

Children's health 27 Jul 2017

Genetic immune deficiency and severe childhood infections

A gene mutation making young children extremely vulnerable to common viruses may represent a new type of immunodeficiency, according to a researcher.

Children's health 23 Jul 2017

Influenza linked to deadly brain disease

University of Sydney researchers have established a link between influenza and devastating brain diseases in children.

Children's health 04 Apr 2017

Genetic sequencing of new virus affecting babies

Scientists have sequenced a new virus that affects babies, in an important first step towards combating the illness.

Blood 05 Sep 2016

Golden staph a public health threat to children

The first major study of golden staph bloodstream infection in Australian children has found higher death rates if the right antibiotic is not used to…