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  1. ‘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

  2. 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

  3. 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)

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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 ...

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. COVID-19 vaccine passes - are they worth it?

    Publicly released: Thu 4 Nov 2021 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The BMJ

    In an opinion piece, the researchers argue the merits and downsides of a 'COVID pass,' which provides proof either of vaccination or some other safeguard against spreading COVID-19 like previous Read more about COVID-19 vaccine passes - are they worth it?

    InternationalTony Blair Institute for Global Change, UK

  15. Pandemic linked with 5 times as many extra 'years of life lost', than for flu

    Publicly released: Thu 4 Nov 2021 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The BMJ

    Understanding the full impact of the covid-19 pandemic requires not only counting excess deaths (difference between observed and expected numbers of deaths from all causes), but also analysing how Read more about Pandemic linked with 5 times as many extra 'years of life lost', than for flu

    New Zealand; InternationalUniversity of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University of Leicester, UK. Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Germany. National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russian Federation. Harvard University, US.

  16. Breastfeeding mums with COVID-19 may help build bubs' immunity

    Publicly released: Thu 4 Nov 2021 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    The team measured levels of COVID-19 spike protein antibodies in blood, saliva, and breastmilk 48 hours after birth and two months later. ... Immune Response of Neonates Born to Mothers Infected With SARS Read more about Breastfeeding mums with COVID-19 may help build bubs' immunity

    InternationalBambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Italy

  17. COVID-19 vaccine pioneer awarded Prime Minister’s Prize for Science

    Publicly released: Wed 3 Nov 2021 at 1900 AEDT, 2100 NZDT

    as HIV, Ebola, SARS and most recently, COVID-19. ... Last year Professor Holmes was the first person in the world to publicly share the COVID-19 virus’ genome sequence. Read more about COVID-19 vaccine pioneer awarded Prime Minister’s Prize for Science

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLDAustralian Government - Dept of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

  18. Hand washing and sanitising not enough: close that toilet lid after flushing!

    Publicly released: Wed 3 Nov 2021 at 0933 AEDT, 1133 NZDT

    Science of the Total Environment

    Aside from considering the risks of COVID-19 transmission in bathrooms, the review also analysed other infectious disease risks from public toilets in restaurants, workplaces, commercial premises and Read more about Hand washing and sanitising not enough: close that toilet lid after flushing!

    Australia; SA; ACTUniversity of South Australia | The Australian National University

  19. Kids’ use of mental health services surges following 2020 lockdown

    Publicly released: Wed 3 Nov 2021 at 0832 AEDT, 1032 NZDT

    The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific

    More children and adolescents used hospital mental health services in NSW following the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown than in the years prior to the pandemic, new research into paediatric hospital services Read more about Kids’ use of mental health services surges following 2020 lockdown

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales | The University of Sydney ...

  20. Massive NZ project funded to decipher gravitational waves

    Publicly released: Wed 3 Nov 2021 at 0500 AEDT, 0700 NZDT

    sustainable South Pacific tourism in a COVID-19 world; and how girls deal with the dangers and social benefits of online media. ... language; young onset Parkinson’s disease; the effects of climate Read more about Massive NZ project funded to decipher gravitational waves

    New ZealandRoyal Society Te Apārangi

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