Compumedics, a Melbourne-based medical technology company, will locally manufacture its world-first Somfit medical-grade wearable monitoring device in Abbotsford, after a decade of manufacturing offshore. Compudemics was founded in Melbourne in 1987 and is now a global market leader of medical technology for sleep and brain diagnostics supplying researchers, universities and hospitals across Australia and around the world. Somfit is a small, affordable, cloud-based patient mo

Masks will be mandatory indoors in Victoria from 11:59pm tonight for people aged eight years and over, in a rule which applies to all indoor settings except private homes. Acting Premier James Merlino stated that people also need to wear masks when walking in large events with more than 30,000 people, but not when they are sitting outdoors. Health Minister Martin Foley said that the authorities also recommend that hospitality venues stick to seating services as much as possib

Face masks are one of the best ways to decrease the transmission of diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have always been vocal towards the importance of wearing masks for yourself and the people around you as well. Mask wearing is known to reduce the splash of droplets when it properly covers the mouth and the nose. Face masks are one of the best ways to decrease the transmission of diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have always been

Face masks have established their importance for the longest time. It is a simple barrier that helps inhibit respiratory droplets from entering the respiratory tract. Through this way, the spread of diseases is prevented. Protection is offered by face masks cover the nose and the mouth. Wearing masks is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones. The risk of contracting airborne and droplet diseases are significantly reduced. The risk of passing a disease to other p

Surgical masks have always been an important measure in protecting oneself and the people around them. When worn appropriately, surgical masks have the ability to limit the spread of microorganisms that cause infection. Surgical masks filter the air we both inhale and exhale. Masks prevent the inhalation of microorganisms that cause illnesses. At the same time, masks prevent letting the microorganisms we exhale out too. In a way, it is a two-way filtration system that benefit

The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the biggest health crises the world has faced. It has affected everyone and has wreaked havoc in every sphere of life. The surgical mask is the symbol of the age because of its widespread use. Doctors have used it for the first in the operating rooms of Germany and the USA back in the 1920s. In 2020 however, it is an essential accessory for the wellbeing of everyone. The face masks available in the market are of a variety of shapes, forms, size