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  1. Pfizer booster jab 10 times more effective at stopping COVID-19 infection than no booster

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Dec 2021 at 0900 AEDT, 1100 NZDT

    NEJM

    New research shows people who have had the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster jab are 10 times less likely to get infected, and nearly 18 times less likely to get severe ... A second study from Israel also Read more about Pfizer booster jab 10 times more effective at stopping COVID-19 infection than no booster

    InternationalTechnion – Israel Institute of Technology, Israel

  2. What can Twitter teach us about the turbulent times of Donald Trump?

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Dec 2021 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    PLOS ONE

    His control was high over "fake news", but low for "Jeffrey Epstein" and "coronavirus", although the authors say he may have controlled the COVID-19 narrative using other words or phrases. Read more about What can Twitter teach us about the turbulent times of Donald Trump?

    InternationalUniversity of Vermont, USA

  3. Kiwis took advantage of COVID freedoms last New Year to party hard

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Dec 2021 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    Environmental Science & Technology Letters

    The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the impact of lockdowns and restrictions on designer drug use in 10 different countries over the 2020/21 New Year period, according to a new ... All samples were Read more about Kiwis took advantage of COVID freedoms last New Year to party hard

    Australia; New Zealand; QLD; SAUniversity of South Australia | The University of Queensland

  4. Seaweed could be the answer for skin and environment safe suncare products

    Publicly released: Wed 8 Dec 2021 at 1313 AEDT, 1513 NZDT

    Kiwi scientists are investigating if Aotearoa New Zealand’s seaweed and algae can be used in sun care products that are healthy for our skin and the environment. ... Building a blue economyBy investing Read more about Seaweed could be the answer for skin and environment safe suncare products

    New ZealandSustainable Seas National Science Challenge | Cawthron Institute

  5. 'Early warning signals' differ between waves of COVID-19

    Publicly released: Wed 8 Dec 2021 at 1101 AEDT, 1301 NZDT

    Biology Letters

    Being able to identify rapid increases in COVID-19 cases before they occur is important in planning for outbreaks, both for governments and individuals, and early warning signals (EWS) appear able Read more about 'Early warning signals' differ between waves of COVID-19

    InternationalUniversity of Bristol, UK

  6. Nearly half of Australians are living with a chronic condition

    Publicly released: Wed 8 Dec 2021 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    For example, people with chronic conditions are at greater risk of severe illness from COVID-19 than those without chronic conditions. ... More research is needed to understand the impact of the COVID-19 Read more about Nearly half of Australians are living with a chronic condition

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  7. Easing into retirement could help with skills shortages – but also benefit workers

    Publicly released: Tue 7 Dec 2021 at 1201 AEDT, 1401 NZDT

    Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources

    and constraints in recruiting skilled migrant workers due to COVID. ... They can have other responsibilities, caring, things in the community and so on as they begin to transition into that older point in Read more about Easing into retirement could help with skills shortages – but also benefit workers

    Australia; WAEdith Cowan University

  8. How governments lost the trust of their people during COVID-19

    Publicly released: Tue 7 Dec 2021 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    BMJ Global Health

    maintain public trust, finds an analysis of the handling of the COVID-19 crisis by Germany, Sweden, and the UK, published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health. ... All three countries detected Read more about How governments lost the trust of their people during COVID-19

    InternationalKarolinska Institutet, Sweden

  9. WHO advises against convalescent plasma treatment for COVID-19

    Publicly released: Tue 7 Dec 2021 at 1001 AEDT, 1201 NZDT

    The BMJ

    The recommendations are based on evidence from 16 trials involving 16,236 patients with non-severe, severe, and critical covid-19 infection. ... of neutralising monoclonal antibodies in selected patients Read more about WHO advises against convalescent plasma treatment for COVID-19

    InternationalWorld Health Organization (WHO)

  10. What's influencing a parent's choice to vaccinate their child?

    Publicly released: Tue 7 Dec 2021 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Pediatrics

    The team also found those who had experienced the effects of COVID-19 first-hand were more willing to vaccinate their children. ... parental race and ethnicity, gender, education level, previous Read more about What's influencing a parent's choice to vaccinate their child?

    InternationalCity University of New York, USA

  11. Around 4 in 10 homeless Australians have experienced domestic and family violence

    Publicly released: Tue 7 Dec 2021 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    Around 4 in 10 (39% or 24,600) were experiencing homelessness and 19% (12,400) were in short term temporary accommodation at the start of support,’ Dr. ... One of the reasons for this may have been Read more about Around 4 in 10 homeless Australians have experienced domestic and family violence

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; NT; ACTAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  12. COVID-19 pandemic delays cancer diagnoses

    Publicly released: Mon 6 Dec 2021 at 1601 AEDT, 1801 NZDT

    Cancer

    How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the diagnosis of new cancers? ... Analysis uncovers significant deficits in diagnostic procedures and subsequent new diagnoses Restrictions in access to care during Read more about COVID-19 pandemic delays cancer diagnoses

    InternationalVA Maryland Health Care System, US

  13. Longer interval between mRNA COVID-19 jabs improves immune response

    Publicly released: Mon 6 Dec 2021 at 1300 AEDT, 1500 NZDT

    JAMA

    Longer mRNA vaccine dosing intervals improved patients' immune response against COVID-19, according to a small Canadian study, and the authors say their data suggest extending dosing intervals may be Read more about Longer interval between mRNA COVID-19 jabs improves immune response

    InternationalUniversity of British Columbia, Canada

  14. EXPERT REACTION: Aussie kids aged 5-11 set to be eligible for Pfizer in January

    Publicly released: Mon 6 Dec 2021 at 1130 AEDT, 1330 NZDT

    The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11. ... Subject to additional approvals from groups including the Australian Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Aussie kids aged 5-11 set to be eligible for Pfizer in January

    Australia; International; NSW; VIC; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre

  15. The AusSMC's Top 10 WEIRD Science Stories 2021!

    Publicly released: Mon 6 Dec 2021 at 0900 AEDT, 1100 NZDT

    In another year dominated by COVID-19, we all appreciated a little weird science to lift our spirits, and 2021 did not disappoint! ... And their hunch proved savvy – treatment with hormonal Read more about The AusSMC's Top 10 WEIRD Science Stories 2021!

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; NT; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre

  16. EXPERT REACTION: Possible mechanism for AstraZeneca vaccine blood clots identified

    Publicly released: Fri 3 Dec 2021 at 1045 AEDT, 1245 NZDT

    Science Advances

    a molecular mechanism behind the extremely rare blood clots linked to adenovirus COVID-19 vaccines. ... The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) continues to advise that vaccination Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Possible mechanism for AstraZeneca vaccine blood clots identified

    InternationalCardiff University, UK

  17. Six COVID-19 vaccine boosters are safe and increase immunity

    Publicly released: Fri 3 Dec 2021 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The Lancet

    However, little data exist on the comparative safety of COVID-19 vaccines, and the immune responses they stimulate, when given as a third dose. ... Primary outcomes were adverse effects seven days after Read more about Six COVID-19 vaccine boosters are safe and increase immunity

    InternationalUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, UK

  18. Delta variant may be more successful at evading vaccines

    Publicly released: Fri 3 Dec 2021 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    PLOS Pathogens

    Mutations change the shape of the COVID-19 spike protein, preventing antibody recognition and enabling the virus to escape vaccine-induced immunity; however, the extent to which vaccine recipients Read more about Delta variant may be more successful at evading vaccines

    InternationalMRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research, UK

  19. Cancer treatments curb COVID-19 jab effectiveness, but they still cut infections

    Publicly released: Fri 3 Dec 2021 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Oncology

    A US study of COVID-19 vaccines in 184,485 cancer patients found that, overall, they were 58 per cent effective 14 days after the second jab. ... of SARS-CoV-2 infection compared to patients who didn’t Read more about Cancer treatments curb COVID-19 jab effectiveness, but they still cut infections

    InternationalHarvard Medical School, USA

  20. How to keep kids safe from predators online

    Publicly released: Thu 2 Dec 2021 at 1445 AEDT, 1645 NZDT

    Keeping children safe online is always important, but with the rapid rise of children using social media amid COVID-19 also comes increased opportunities for predators to access and exploit our Read more about How to keep kids safe from predators online

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia

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