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  1. One in two healthcare workers have PTSD symptoms after working through COVID-19 pandemic

    Publicly released: Thu 11 Nov 2021 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    PLOS ONE

    Does previous SARS experience help healthcare workers cope with COVID-19? Over half of surveyed healthcare workers reported PTSD symptoms, whether or not they had previously worked during the SARS Read more about One in two healthcare workers have PTSD symptoms after working through COVID-19 pandemic

    InternationalUniversity Health Network, Canada
  2. Aussies urged to be prepared with a food safety toolbox – Australian Food Safety Week

    Publicly released: Wed 10 Nov 2021 at 1500 AEDT, 1700 NZDT

    Cathy Moir, Council Chair, said that as we come out of COVID-19 lockdowns, we don’t want to put additional strain on our health systems through easily preventable cases of ... In addition to COVID-19, Read more about Aussies urged to be prepared with a food safety toolbox – Australian Food Safety Week

    AustraliaFood Safety Information Council
  3. We may have been too optimistic over our risk of Covid infection

    Publicly released: Wed 10 Nov 2021 at 1101 AEDT, 1301 NZDT

    Royal Society Open Science

    physical distancing and disinfecting hands). Perceptions about the personal risk of COVID-19 may affect compliance with these practices. ... We assessed risk perception about COVID-19 in the UK, USA, and Read more about We may have been too optimistic over our risk of Covid infection

    InternationalUniversity Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany; Heidelberg University, Germany; University of California, US; George Washington University, US
  4. Lockdowns haven’t bucked the trend of rising emissions

    Publicly released: Wed 10 Nov 2021 at 1008 AEDT, 1208 NZDT

    PNAS

    Overseas researchers have assessed the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on global greenhouse gas emissions and air quality. ... COVID-19 lockdowns and greenhouse gas emissions A study combining observations Read more about Lockdowns haven’t bucked the trend of rising emissions

    InternationalCalifornia Institute of Technology, University of California, Center for Environmental Research and Technology, Goddard Earth Sciences Technology and Research, Universities Space Research Association, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, California Energy Commission, University of Colorado (US), Singhua University, Beijing (China)
  5. Less than 2% of global health funding being spent on investments in or research into health systems

    Publicly released: Wed 10 Nov 2021 at 0900 AEDT, 1100 NZDT

    Public Health Research & Practice

    National governments and global funders are failing to invest sufficiently in strengthening health systems, despite shortcomings exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, experts argue in a series of papers Read more about Less than 2% of global health funding being spent on investments in or research into health systems

    Australia; NSWSax Institute
  6. EXPERT REACTION: Pfizer vax appears safe in kids aged 5 - 11

    Publicly released: Wed 10 Nov 2021 at 0400 AEDT, 0600 NZDT

    NEJM

    Two doses of the Pfizer vaccine has been found to be safe, immunogenic, and efficacious in a trial of 1500 children aged 5 -11 years of age. ... Below, Aussie experts discuss the finding and what this Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Pfizer vax appears safe in kids aged 5 - 11

    InternationalPfizer, USA
  7. 3 in 5 injecting drug users in Melbourne say they'd have a COVID-19 jab

    Publicly released: Wed 10 Nov 2021 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    Drug & Alcohol Review

    In a survey of 99 Melbournians who inject drugs, 57 (58 per cent) said they would 'definitely or probably' be vaccinated for COVID-19, while 22 (22 per cent) said they ... The other 20 (20 per cent) were Read more about 3 in 5 injecting drug users in Melbourne say they'd have a COVID-19 jab

    Australia; NSW; VIC; WABurnet Institute | Curtin University | National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) ...
  8. ‘They’re like little police’: How has COVID-19 changed how children see alcohol?

    Publicly released: Wed 10 Nov 2021 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    Drug & Alcohol Review

    Children as young as two begin to learn about alcohol and the social rules around drinking, according to Australian researchers. ... A study interviewing 30 Australian parents or carers of children aged Read more about ‘They’re like little police’: How has COVID-19 changed how children see alcohol?

    Australia; VICLa Trobe University
  9. Most children with cancer have mild COVID-19 and make full recovery

    Publicly released: Wed 10 Nov 2021 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    European Journal of Cancer

    MCRI and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Associate Professor Gabrielle Haeusler said there was limited data before this study on SARS-CoV-2 infection in children with cancer or stem cell transplants. Read more about Most children with cancer have mild COVID-19 and make full recovery

    Australia; International; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) | Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
  10. Buy second-hand for Christmas to feel more connected and help save the planet

    Publicly released: Tue 9 Nov 2021 at 1500 AEDT, 1700 NZDT

    Journal of Marketing Research

    Professor Gary Mortimer from QUT’s School of Advertising, Marketing and PR says COVID-19 has accentuated feelings of loneliness but the isolation has led to an increased interest in ... In surveys Read more about Buy second-hand for Christmas to feel more connected and help save the planet

    Australia; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT)
  11. Dexamethasone prevents COVID-19 deaths but can cause diabetes-like complications

    Publicly released: Tue 9 Nov 2021 at 1101 AEDT, 1301 NZDT

    Society for Endocrinology’s annual conference (SfE BES 2021)

    Their study of around 2,000 COVID-19 patients found dexamethasone reduced the risk of ICU admission and death by 56 per cent, but some diabetic patients required extra medications to ... Engbeaya, Read more about Dexamethasone prevents COVID-19 deaths but can cause diabetes-like complications

    InternationalImperial College London, UK
  12. COVID-19 should change how hospitals reduce respiratory virus risk

    Publicly released: Tue 9 Nov 2021 at 0900 AEDT, 1100 NZDT

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    Healthcare facilities need to change the way they view and protect their staff and patients from virus transmission following COVID-19, according to a review of international infection control Read more about COVID-19 should change how hospitals reduce respiratory virus risk

    InternationalHarvard Medical School, USA
  13. Self-reported COVID-19 more strongly linked to long COVID than a lab test

    Publicly released: Tue 9 Nov 2021 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Internal Medicine

    Believing you've had COVID-19 may mean you're more likely to feel as though you have long COVID than if you had a positive test result, according to international ... The researchers say the participant Read more about Self-reported COVID-19 more strongly linked to long COVID than a lab test

    InternationalUniversité de Paris, France
  14. The kids' vaccine: why it's needed, what's known & what's still unknown

    Publicly released: Mon 8 Nov 2021 at 1417 AEDT, 1617 NZDT

    JAMA

    US experts discuss the freshly-approved Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for 5-11 year-olds in a commentary, with parents and health teams in mind. ... Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines - What Parents, Read more about The kids' vaccine: why it's needed, what's known & what's still unknown

    InternationalJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, US; Georgetown University, US
  15. BRIEFING ALERT: New Doherty Institute modelling – your questions answered

    Publicly released: Mon 8 Nov 2021 at 1000 AEDT, 1200 NZDT

    The Doherty Institute presented its final COVID modelling report to National Cabinet on Friday. ... The modelling looks specifically at key populations and risk settings, including First Nations people, Read more about BRIEFING ALERT: New Doherty Institute modelling – your questions answered

    Australia; VICDoherty Institute for Infection and Immunity | The University of Melbourne ...
  16. We're passing on COVID-19 to our kits and puppers and it's breaking their hearts

    Publicly released: Fri 5 Nov 2021 at 1501 AEDT, 1701 NZDT

    Veterinary Record

    SARS-CoV-2 variant detected in dogs and cats with suspected myocarditis A new study in the Veterinary Record reveals that pets can be infected with the alpha variant of ... The study describes the first Read more about We're passing on COVID-19 to our kits and puppers and it's breaking their hearts

    InternationalThe Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre, UK
  17. Real world data shows the most severe COVID-19 cases are usually unvaccinated

    Publicly released: Fri 5 Nov 2021 at 1000 AEDT, 1200 NZDT

    JAMA

    Among almost 2000 COVID patients, unvaccinated people accounted for 84. 2 per cent of COVID-19 hospitalisations. ... The authors say the findings suggest that even those who become infected after being Read more about Real world data shows the most severe COVID-19 cases are usually unvaccinated

    InternationalCDC COVID-19 Response Team, USA
  18. Why are older, ethnic minorities less likely to get vaccinated?

    Publicly released: Fri 5 Nov 2021 at 0500 AEDT, 0700 NZDT

    PLOS Medicine

    The researchers then conducted a synthesized content analysis, grouping data into themes falling into three predetermined structural determinants of COVID-19 vaccination status: 1) healthcare Read more about Why are older, ethnic minorities less likely to get vaccinated?

    InternationalUniversity College London, UK
  19. Caution needed before vaccinating under 12 years against COVID-19: Risks and benefits require careful scrutiny

    Publicly released: Fri 5 Nov 2021 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    Archives of Disease in Childhood

    The review, led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and the University of Fribourg, doesn’t argue for or against vaccinating children against COVID-19 but rather highlighted the Read more about Caution needed before vaccinating under 12 years against COVID-19: Risks and benefits require careful scrutiny

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) | The University of Melbourne
  20. Flexible working hours: still a farce for Aussie dads

    Publicly released: Thu 4 Nov 2021 at 1701 AEDT, 1901 NZDT

    Engaged Fatherhood for Men, Families and Gender Equality

    So, while the desire and need for flexible work hours is there, it’s being squashed by restrictive workplace cultures. ... And while COVID-19 provided an opportunity for businesses to trial flexible work Read more about Flexible working hours: still a farce for Aussie dads

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia

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