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Virus therapy to attack superbugs

Flinders University scientists are looking to bacteriophages – highly specific viruses – as the best way to attack antibiotic-resistant bacterial […]

Peer support critical to reducing HIV transmission after diagnosis

Earlier diagnosis of HIV and peer support for those newly diagnosed reduces the likelihood of onward transmission of the infection, according […]

Self-destructing bacteria a possible key to infection control

A discovery that the drug resistant superbug Pseudomonas aeruginosa can explode itself for the benefit of its “community” is giving scientists […]

New treatment for human parainfluenza virus

Griffith’s Institute for Glycomics have made a promising discovery in the treatment and prevention of human parainfluenza virus. Institute Director […]

Exposure to cigarette smoke and flu virus may prevent lung medications working …

New study backs up observations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients showing reduced effectiveness of symptom-reliever medication (B2-adrenoceptor agonists) in […]

Training GPs in the roll out of new hepatitis C cures

The Kirby Institute at UNSW has welcomed a $1.4 million gift from the late Dr Lynn Joseph that will help […]

Bully T cells key to next generation flu vaccine

Researchers are one step closer to creating a universal, one-shot influenza vaccine following the discovery that T cells, essential in […]

2016 seasonal influenza vaccines

Influenza vaccines can change from year to year as new strains of influenza virus appear. This is one reason vaccination […]

Choosing wisely: how to treat acne with antibiotics

Skin experts are warning that people with acne should be considering a combination of treatments for the most effective way […]

Poor long-term outlook for patients with Murray Valley Encephalitis

Curtin University researchers have determined that long-term effects of the Murray Valley Encephalitis Virus (MVEV) represents a significant medical and […]