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  1. Perceived expert views could influence COVID-19 jab hesitancy

    Publicly released: Thu 2 Jun 2022 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Nature

    Before COVID-19 vaccines became commonly available, researchers surveyed Czech doctors and members of the general public to get a sense of what people thought doctors’ views were, and whether that Read more about Perceived expert views could influence COVID-19 jab hesitancy

    InternationalUniversity of Milan, Italy

  2. Many aspects of teens' lifestyles became more unhealthy during COVID-19

    Publicly released: Thu 2 Jun 2022 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    BMJ Open

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, teens spent more time on screens, used more alcohol and tobacco, and more of them didn't eat enough fruit, according to Australian research. ... encompassing the COVID-19 Read more about Many aspects of teens' lifestyles became more unhealthy during COVID-19

    Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney | Macquarie University

  3. Mandating flu jab, but not COVID-19 jab, ethically justified for healthcare staff

    Publicly released: Wed 1 Jun 2022 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    Journal of Medical Ethics

    hesitancy, the authors compare the ethical criteria for mandating vaccination of healthcare staff against COVID-19 and seasonal flu. ... What’s more, COVID-19 illness severity has reduced, due to Read more about Mandating flu jab, but not COVID-19 jab, ethically justified for healthcare staff

    Australia; International; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) | University of Oxford, UK

  4. Changing the way we jab might help stop post-vax fatigue

    Publicly released: Wed 1 Jun 2022 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS Biology

    fatigueDespite their strong effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2, mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines are associated with adverse post-vaccination effects, such as fatigue; how can this be avoided? ... To improve Read more about Changing the way we jab might help stop post-vax fatigue

    InternationalDuke-NUS Medical School, Singapore

  5. Ethnic biases in pulse oximetry may restrict timely treatment for Black and Hispanic patients

    Publicly released: Wed 1 Jun 2022 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Internal Medicine

    About The Study: This analysis of a large clinical data set of patients with COVID-19 found significant and persistent overestimation of arterial oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry among Asian, Read more about Ethnic biases in pulse oximetry may restrict timely treatment for Black and Hispanic patients

    InternationalJohn Hopkins University, US; See paper for full list of author affiliations

  6. Hospital admissions rose as COVID-19 restrictions eased in most states and territories in 2020–21

    Publicly released: Wed 1 Jun 2022 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    1 million in 2019–20. Hospital admissions rose as COVID-19 restrictions eased in most states and territories in 2020–21Public and private hospital admissions rebounded in 2020–21, following a Read more about Hospital admissions rose as COVID-19 restrictions eased in most states and territories in 2020–21

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  7. Pandemic mental health help for all ages

    Publicly released: Tue 31 May 2022 at 1430 AEST, 1630 NZST

    JMIR Mental Health

    About one in five Australians experience mental health problems at some stage of their lives, and experts are forecasting an increase in demand for support as a result of COVID-19 ... The latest Read more about Pandemic mental health help for all ages

    Australia; SAFlinders University | South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)

  8. How COVID-19 created dramatic changes in a ‘winter virus’

    Publicly released: Tue 31 May 2022 at 1330 AEST, 1530 NZST

    Nature Communications

    Virus landscape in a state of changeThe study documents a major shift in the epidemiology of RSV following the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. ... Dr Eden said the COVID-19 Read more about How COVID-19 created dramatic changes in a ‘winter virus’

    Australia; NSW; VIC; WAThe University of Sydney | The Westmead Institute for Medical Research ...

  9. 2021 NZ Prime Minister’s Science Prizes announced

    Publicly released: Tue 31 May 2022 at 1330 AEST, 1530 NZST

    As the result of this programme, genomic sequencing has been used as a key tool for understanding and limiting the spread of COVID-19 in New Zealand and has been critical ... Cartoonist and illustrator Read more about 2021 NZ Prime Minister’s Science Prizes announced

    New ZealandRoyal Society Te Apārangi

  10. Rapid lab analysis by Australian researchers informs global guidelines on COVID-19 vaccination and treatment

    Publicly released: Tue 31 May 2022 at 1239 AEST, 1439 NZST

    Nature Microbiology

    Researchers from the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney have developed a world-first method for rapid isolation and characterisation of COVID-19 variants. ... The researchers found that the vaccine-induced Read more about Rapid lab analysis by Australian researchers informs global guidelines on COVID-19 vaccination and treatment

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales | The Kirby Institute for Infection and Immunity in Society

  11. Flu season 2022 - what you need to know

    Publicly released: Tue 31 May 2022 at 1030 AEST, 1230 NZST

    As Australia heads into winter, with COVID-19 also in the mix, Associate Professor Michelle Tate answers all your flu FAQs. ... Additionally, we are seeing cases of flu and Covid-19 together, which is Read more about Flu season 2022 - what you need to know

    Australia; VICHudson Institute of Medical Research

  12. Two thirds of Aussies think COVID-19 lockdowns were 'just right'

    Publicly released: Tue 31 May 2022 at 0300 AEST, 0500 NZST

    Australian Journal of Social Issues

    Two-thirds of Australians view the severity of the state government-imposed as “about right”, although not surprisingly, Victorians were the most likely to view the lockdowns as too restrictive, Read more about Two thirds of Aussies think COVID-19 lockdowns were 'just right'

    Australia; TASUniversity of Tasmania

  13. Vaccine immunity still wanes after COVID-19 infection, but not as quickly

    Publicly released: Fri 27 May 2022 at 0945 AEST, 1145 NZST

    New England Journal of Medicine

    The team used Israeli health data to measure the rate of infection at different times after vaccination, and compared people who've had COVID-19 with people who haven't. ... The rate of infections per Read more about Vaccine immunity still wanes after COVID-19 infection, but not as quickly

    InternationalTechnion–Israel Institute of Technology, Israel

  14. Nearly two-thirds of European emergency department staff face burnout

    Publicly released: Fri 27 May 2022 at 0801 AEST, 1001 NZST

    European Journal of Emergency Medicine

    Burnout in emergency medicine workers hits a new high: action is needed urgentlyThe Covid-19 pandemic has caused a prolonged increase in workload and stress among specialists in many healthcare Read more about Nearly two-thirds of European emergency department staff face burnout

    InternationalOspedale Regionale di Lugano, EOC (Switzerland), Hospital Marqués de Valdecilla (Spain), and Burdur State Hospital (Turkey)

  15. You're more infectious if you have COVID-19 symptoms than if you're asymptomatic

    Publicly released: Fri 27 May 2022 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS Medicine

    Peer-reviewed  Systematic review; Meta-analysis  People Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections responsible for spreading of COVID-19 less than symptomatic infections Review of 130 different studies Read more about You're more infectious if you have COVID-19 symptoms than if you're asymptomatic

    InternationalUniversity of Bern, Switzerland

  16. Pandemic distress may affect foetal brain development, small study finds

    Publicly released: Fri 27 May 2022 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Communications Medicine

    None of the participants assessed during the course of the pandemic were known to have been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. ... Catherine Limperopoulos and colleagues imaged the Read more about Pandemic distress may affect foetal brain development, small study finds

    InternationalChildren’s National Hospital, George Washington University, MedStar Washington Hospital Center (US)

  17. What are your chances of death or long-term symptoms six months after catching COVID?

    Publicly released: Thu 26 May 2022 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Nature Medicine

    COVID-19: Risk of death and long COVID following SARS-CoV-2 infection post-vaccinationPeople who get COVID-19 after vaccination can still experience symptoms associated with long COVID 6 months Read more about What are your chances of death or long-term symptoms six months after catching COVID?

    InternationalVA Saint Louis Health Care System, Veterans Research and Education Foundation of Saint Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis University (US)

  18. Koalas exposed to double whammy health threat

    Publicly released: Wed 25 May 2022 at 1400 AEST, 1600 NZST

    PLOS Pathogens

    One of UQ’s leading COVID-19 vaccine researchers, Associate Professor Keith Chappell, has discovered that the chlamydia epidemic plaguing endangered koala populations in Queensland and NSW is Read more about Koalas exposed to double whammy health threat

    Australia; NSW; QLDThe University of Queensland | Currumbin Wildlife Hospital

  19. Predicting bat host hotspots to help prepare for future coronavirus outbreaks

    Publicly released: Wed 25 May 2022 at 0901 AEST, 1101 NZST

    Proceedings of the Royal Society B

    Knowing the potential distribution of bats, which may host coronaviruses like the one causing COVID-19, will help to inform how these viruses emerge in relation to human residence and ... This research Read more about Predicting bat host hotspots to help prepare for future coronavirus outbreaks

    New Zealand; InternationalMassey University | Texas Tech University and Georgetown University (US), Central China Normal University (China), São Paulo State University (Brazil), Politecnico di Milano (Italy)

  20. Being lonely during lockdown could damage your calm

    Publicly released: Wed 25 May 2022 at 0901 AEST, 1101 NZST

    Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences

    Changes in people's daily stress levels during 2020's COVID-19 lockdowns were related to age, gender, financial security, depressive symptoms and trait loneliness, according to international research. Read more about Being lonely during lockdown could damage your calm

    InternationalUniversity of Vienna, Austria

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