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Local outlets at risk as the way we pay for news changes

Publicly released: Tue 21 Sep 2021 at 1028 AEST, 1228 NZST

Digital Journalism

and The Wall Street Journal benefitting from the ‘Trump bump’ following President Trump taking office in 2017. ... The Covid-19 pandemic also had a dramatic and unequal impact on independent news Read more about Local outlets at risk as the way we pay for news changes

COVID-19 recovery for Indigenous communities must be Indigenous-led

Publicly released: Tue 21 Sep 2021 at 0300 AEST, 0500 NZST

Australian Journal of Social Issues

A self-determination approach is vital for the recovery of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a collaborative working party. Read more about COVID-19 recovery for Indigenous communities must be Indigenous-led

Leading scientists, clinicians and medical organisations condemn threats to TGA staff

Publicly released: Tue 21 Sep 2021 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

They want the TGA and its staff to know they fully support their vital work in helping guide Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and condemn any attempts to ... We express full support for Read more about Leading scientists, clinicians and medical organisations condemn threats to TGA staff

Australia’s Digital Future – A Nation of Users or Leaders?

Publicly released: Tue 21 Sep 2021 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

It says while the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the prioritisation of emerging digital technologies in Australia, they must now be recognised as an independent growth sector. ... The summary says the Read more about Australia’s Digital Future – A Nation of Users or Leaders?

Pandemic workaround - keeping eyes on Pacific water quality from afar

Publicly released: Mon 20 Sep 2021 at 1455 AEST, 1655 NZST

Marine Pollution Bulletin

A Griffith University researcher has overcome a key challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to lead a monitoring program in Vanuatu aiming to improve the water quality of a popular ... challenge posed by Read more about Pandemic workaround - keeping eyes on Pacific water quality from afar

Uncovering how T-cells recognise the SARS-COV-2 virus spike protein

Publicly released: Mon 20 Sep 2021 at 0956 AEST, 1156 NZST

Journal of Biological Chemistry

UNCOVERING HOW T CELLS RECOGNISE THE SARS-CoV-2 VIRUS SPIKE PROTEINThe immune system is vitally important for resolving COVID-19 when individuals are infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. ... Although T Read more about Uncovering how T-cells recognise the SARS-COV-2 virus spike protein

BACKGROUND BRIEFING: Getting your head around the Doherty Institute-led modelling

Publicly released: Mon 20 Sep 2021 at 0915 AEST, 1115 NZST

RECORDING AVAILABLE The Doherty Institute-led modelling consortium has updated its advice on Australia's National COVID plan to recommend that case numbers continue to be strongly suppressed Read more about BACKGROUND BRIEFING: Getting your head around the Doherty Institute-led modelling

Over 40% of Aussie cancer patients say their treatment has been disrupted by COVID-19

Publicly released: Sat 18 Sep 2021 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

PLOS ONE

A survey of Australian cancer patients has found that around 40 per cent say their cancer care was disrupted in some way by the COVID-19 pandemic. ... The surveys also found that the reorganisation of Read more about Over 40% of Aussie cancer patients say their treatment has been disrupted by COVID-19

Anaphylaxis following COVID-19 mRNA jabs may be due to non-active vaccine component PEG

Publicly released: Sat 18 Sep 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

JAMA Network Open

A non-active 'carrier' ingredient in COVID-19 mRNA vaccines called polyethylene glycol (PEG) may be responsible for some rare anaphylactic reactions to the jabs, according to US scientists. Read more about Anaphylaxis following COVID-19 mRNA jabs may be due to non-active vaccine component PEG

Variant modified Moderna vaccines work as a booster

Publicly released: Fri 17 Sep 2021 at 1100 AEST, 1300 NZST

Nature Medicine

The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs) and interest (VOIs) with less susceptibility to antibody neutralization has generated interest in booster doses and variant-specific vaccines. Read more about Variant modified Moderna vaccines work as a booster

'Knot and tuck' masks for better Covid protection

Publicly released: Fri 17 Sep 2021 at 0936 AEST, 1136 NZST

Better mask guidelines needed to stop Covid-19 Experts are calling on the Ministry of Health to improve its mask wearing guidelines to ensure New  Zealanders are protected in the wake ... Medical masks Read more about 'Knot and tuck' masks for better Covid protection

Long COVID symptoms in children rarely persist beyond 12 weeks

Publicly released: Fri 17 Sep 2021 at 0800 AEST, 1000 NZST

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal

between those who have been infected by SARS-CoV-2 and those who haven’t. ... 2 per cent without. MCRI Professor Nigel Curtis said while children with SARS-CoV-2 infection were usually asymptomatic or Read more about Long COVID symptoms in children rarely persist beyond 12 weeks

What is different about the immune responses of people who die from COVID-19?

Publicly released: Fri 17 Sep 2021 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

PLOS Pathogens

The authors compared immune responses in critically ill patients with COVID-19, and compared them to severe influenza infection, mild COVID-19 cases, and healthy adults. ... role of T cell and antibody Read more about What is different about the immune responses of people who die from COVID-19?

The regions most vulnerable to Covid spread from Auckland

Publicly released: Thu 16 Sep 2021 at 1329 AEST, 1529 NZST

COVID-19 to regions outside of Auckland, during the early stages of the August 2021 outbreak. ... We also use one of these approaches – the Aotearoa Co-incidence Network – to generate some regional Read more about The regions most vulnerable to Covid spread from Auckland

Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska named in Time's annual 100 most influential people in the world

Publicly released: Thu 16 Sep 2021 at 1230 AEST, 1430 NZST

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Professor Morawska has been at the forefront of a group of international experts who in 2020 alerted the world to the importance of ... airborne transmission of Read more about Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska named in Time's annual 100 most influential people in the world

Reports of menstrual changes after COVID-19 vaccine worth researching further

Publicly released: Thu 16 Sep 2021 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

The BMJ

However, most people find that their period returns to normal the following cycle and, importantly, there is no evidence that covid-19 vaccination adversely affects fertility. ... The MHRA states that its Read more about Reports of menstrual changes after COVID-19 vaccine worth researching further

Booster jabs lower COVID-19 infection risk more than 10 fold for over 60s in Israel

Publicly released: Thu 16 Sep 2021 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

New England Journal of Medicine

In people over 60, the rates of confirmed Covid-19 and severe illness were substantially lower after a booster (third) dose of the Pfizer vaccine than after two doses, new data ... The rate of severe Read more about Booster jabs lower COVID-19 infection risk more than 10 fold for over 60s in Israel

Pfizer vaccine remains safe and effective for 6 months

Publicly released: Thu 16 Sep 2021 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

New England Journal of Medicine

A study that monitored people for six months after their Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has found that the vaccine had a favourable safety profile and was highly effective in preventing ... The study found Read more about Pfizer vaccine remains safe and effective for 6 months

Test screening for leading infectious cause of hearing loss in babies feasible and well-received

Publicly released: Thu 16 Sep 2021 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health

Once a person becomes infected, the virus remains present but usually dormant for life,” she said. ... Early discharge, as we’re seeing more now of during COVID-19, can be a big problem because it Read more about Test screening for leading infectious cause of hearing loss in babies feasible and well-received

3D analysis of SARS-CoV-2 reveals clues on virus tactics

Publicly released: Tue 14 Sep 2021 at 2000 AEST, 2200 NZST

Molecular Systems Biology

The most comprehensive analysis of the 3D structure of SARS-CoV-2 to date has revealed new insight on how the virus infects human cells and replicates. ... Thanks to a recent research focus on SARS-CoV-2, Read more about 3D analysis of SARS-CoV-2 reveals clues on virus tactics