As coronavirus spreads around the world, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the virus a pandemic. Definitions of the emotionally charged words ‘outbreak’, ‘epidemic’ and ‘pandemic’ can be blurred during viral outbreaks. So what do they each mean? Outbreak An outbreak is the …
How far is a coronavirus vaccine?
The race to develop a vaccine for coronavirus is on. Since its outbreak in December last year, researchers and drug makers have scrambled to develop immunisations by repurposing old antivirals, utilising technology, or actioning new approaches to medicine. How close are we to developing a …
Dermatitis
Many Australians suffer from dermatitis which is an inflammation of the skin. Although, there are different causes of dermatitis, the effect is usually the same. The most common type of atopic is eczema. It is not contagious, but it is often chronic and recurring. It can also be very painful and …