Have you ever wondered why bears don't get DVTs? Me either, but now I know the answer. Check out this really great piece of work in Science doi.org/10.1126/scienc…

Diagnostic tests need to be adapted to meet the threat of emerging infections. See our account of a public health laboratory response to the emergence of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) genotype IV in Australia. sciencedirect.com/science/articl… Doherty Institute UniMelb MDHS The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Cover of Nature Immunology ft. research on #COVID19 vaccine efficacy amongst First Nations peoples led by Kedzierska Lab & Menzies Research Beautiful cover artwork by Mardijbalina Art - Zoe Fitzpatrick, Yanyuwa and Garrawa woman, NT. nature.com/ni/volumes/24/… UniMelb MDHS The Royal Melbourne Hospital

The latest IMJ On-Air podcast on Victoria’s JEV cluster is now live – bit.ly/3O2PsOF A/Prof Ian Woolley discuss the Japanese encephalitis virus with Dr Justin Jackson, Dr Sam Thorburn, Dr Paul Kinsella and A/Prof Deborah Friedman. Jeff Szer The Royal Australasian College of Physicians @ianwool08925090

What practical difference will the Voice make? A bunch of us from Menzies Research imagine in MJA that if the referendum is successful, a Voice to Parliament will move us towards codesigning a healthier future. Yes23 Thomas Mayo #YES Anna Ralph insightplus.mja.com.au/2023/33/the-vo…

Congrats to Dr Aliya Bryce (below left). Recipient of the Best Trainee Oral Presentation prize, awarded at the 2023 NZ ASM in Christchurch. "The Effect of Co-trimoxazole Melioidosis Prophylaxis on Rates of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteraemia in Haemodialysis Patients in the NT."

Very excited to see our ASAP Trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine NEJM. This trial would not have been possible without the dedicated orthopaedic surgeons, anaesthetists, research staff and patients. Grateful to NHMRC for funding this important trial NHMRC.

Great meeting #MMCX last few days. Thanks Dr. Sarah Kidd. Learnt so much (including Jeopardy) and great to catch up again. Happy 20th! NCIC Abby Douglas Ben Teh Emma Louise Smith Genevieve Martin Tiew WT monica slavin

When you’re asked to “bring a plate” to the Infectious Diseases Christmas party

New study using PCR & genomic sequencing on used rapid antigen tests identifies non #SARSCoV2 viruses in test samples, showing potential for tests to detect various respiratory viruses. Published in The Lancet Microbe ow.ly/RXI450QA3Kv UniMelb MDHS The Royal Melbourne Hospital Michael Moso

🦠Genevieve Martin #CatherineMarshall #BartCurrie transport us to Australia for this episode's learning case! 🎙️Subscribe anywhere podcasts are found! febrilepodcast.captivate.fm/listen #IDTwitter #IDMedEd

New paper! “Characterising HIV-1 transmission in Victoria, Australia: a molecular epidemiological study” 🧬in The Lancet Reg Health-West Pacific thelancet.com/journals/lanwp… Congratulations 🥳 George Taiaroa Deb Carter Doherty Institute UniMelb MDHS

sciencedirect.com/science/articl… Hep B PAST is an effective model of care and partner services are exceeding national hepatitis B elimination targets. Menzies Research NT Health Miwatj Health Katherine West Health Board ASHM @malala @marthakal NTAHC Kelly Hosking Paula Binks Joshua Davis

Learn more about the implications and implementation of new World Health Organization (WHO) hepatitis B guidelines in the Australasian context at #VH2024 at Darwin Convention Centre. Register now: buff.ly/4970FGK #HepatitisB