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  1. Cannabis use rises, methamphetamine falls, during lockdown

    Publicly released: Tue 17 Aug 2021 at 0900 AEST, 1100 NZST

    Environmental Science & Technology Letters

    Wastewater samples taken during 2020 show that methamphetamine (ice) use plunged in Australia during the first COVID-19 lockdown while cannabis use spiked, according to a new study led by the Read more about Cannabis use rises, methamphetamine falls, during lockdown

    Australia; QLD; SAUniversity of South Australia | The University of Queensland ...

  2. COVID-19 has biological links with chronic fatigue

    Publicly released: Tue 17 Aug 2021 at 0500 AEST, 0700 NZST

    PNAS

    A Perspective suggests that acute COVID-19 and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) share biological abnormalities, including redox imbalance, systemic inflammation and Read more about COVID-19 has biological links with chronic fatigue

    InternationalJohns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Solve ME/CFS Initiative, Harvard Medical School

  3. Even if you don't feel a reaction to your COVID-19 vaccine it is still working

    Publicly released: Tue 17 Aug 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Internal Medicine

    Does feeling rubbish the day after your COVID-19 jab mean it is working? ... Does not feeling rubbish mean it is not? US scientists have looked at whether experiencing symptoms after a COVID-19 Read more about Even if you don't feel a reaction to your COVID-19 vaccine it is still working

    InternationalJohns Hopkins School of Public Health, USA

  4. Toddlers and kids may be more likely than teens to pass on COVID-19 to family members

    Publicly released: Tue 17 Aug 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Pediatrics

    Younger kids were more likely than teenagers to pass on the COVID-19 virus to caregivers and siblings in a large study of 6,280 Canadian households. ... The authors say these results have implications for Read more about Toddlers and kids may be more likely than teens to pass on COVID-19 to family members

    InternationalPublic Health Ontario, Canada; Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Canada; University of Toronto, Canada; The Hospital for Sick Children, Canada

  5. Less screen time more structure could help kids cope with the pandemic

    Publicly released: Mon 16 Aug 2021 at 1630 AEST, 1830 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    consumption, having a structured daily schedule and getting enough sleep—that can promote resilience against mental health problems in youth during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study Read more about Less screen time more structure could help kids cope with the pandemic

    InternationalHarvard University, USA

  6. Fighting fungal infections: Giant leaps for smart nanotech

    Publicly released: Mon 16 Aug 2021 at 1335 AEST, 1535 NZST

    Drug Delivery and Translational Research

    It’s a timely finding, especially given the significant rise of dangerous fungal infections in hospitals with countries overrun by COVID-19. ... infection. “In places like India – which has nearly 40 Read more about Fighting fungal infections: Giant leaps for smart nanotech

    Australia; VIC; SAUniversity of South Australia | Monash University

  7. What was COVID-19 like for the Aussie kids infected in 2020?

    Publicly released: Mon 16 Aug 2021 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    MJA

    CLINICAL COURSE OF 2020 COVID-19 IN CHILDREN WAS MILDEMBARGOED UNTIL 12:01am Monday 16 August 2021THE clinical course for most SARS-CoV-2 positive children who presented to Australian hospitals Read more about What was COVID-19 like for the Aussie kids infected in 2020?

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; WAMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) | The University of Melbourne ...

  8. Cannabis compound may help frontline health workers avoid COVID-19 burnout

    Publicly released: Sat 14 Aug 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    Cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabis component now widely used for medical purposes, could help reduce symptoms of burnout and emotional exhaustion in frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 Read more about Cannabis compound may help frontline health workers avoid COVID-19 burnout

    InternationalUniversity of São Paulo, Brazil

  9. 2021-22 English Premier League - winners and losers

    Publicly released: Fri 13 Aug 2021 at 1323 AEST, 1523 NZST

    Last season, the traditional advantage for the home team did not occur, however, with the relaxation of COVID restriction in the UK, Professor Begg has factored it in for the upcoming ... 7, and observe Read more about 2021-22 English Premier League - winners and losers

    Australia; International; SAThe University of Adelaide

  10. Alcohol-fuelled injuries continued in NZ’s lockdown, while other major injuries dropped

    Publicly released: Fri 13 Aug 2021 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    A comparison of major trauma admissions to Christchurch Hospital during and after COVID-19 lockdown in New ZealandKey PointsThere was a 42% reduction in the volume of major trauma admissions during Read more about Alcohol-fuelled injuries continued in NZ’s lockdown, while other major injuries dropped

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago | Canterbury District Health Board

  11. 'Horrific' RSV crisis could be the first of further outbreaks

    Publicly released: Fri 13 Aug 2021 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    Experts warn this winter’s RSV outbreak may be just the first respiratory crisis sparked by altered links between pathogens and people caused by COVID-19. ... They say children urgently need to be Read more about 'Horrific' RSV crisis could be the first of further outbreaks

    New ZealandUniversity of Auckland | ESR (Institute of Environmental Science and Research Ltd) ...

  12. Aussies back science as a critical part of society

    Publicly released: Thu 12 Aug 2021 at 1430 AEST, 1630 NZST

    The key findings from a major new study to launch National Science Week reflect the pivotal role science has played to help Australia to tackle COVID-19. ... And amid daily reminders of the vast value of Read more about Aussies back science as a critical part of society

    Australia; InternationalScience and Technology Australia

  13. COVID-19 vaccine trials progress after safety study

    Publicly released: Thu 12 Aug 2021 at 1400 AEST, 1600 NZST

    Vaccine

    A South Australian-developed SARS-CoV-19 vaccine is preparing to progress to final stages of human clinical trials after early animal testing confirmed its safety and effectiveness in preventing COVID Read more about COVID-19 vaccine trials progress after safety study

    Australia; NSW; SAFlinders University

  14. Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial shows it is safe and effective in teens

    Publicly released: Thu 12 Aug 2021 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    New England Journal of Medicine

    The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine appears safe in adolescents with only mild side effects reported, according to a phase 2/3  trial of over 3000 teens aged 12 to 17. ... The study found the immune response in Read more about Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial shows it is safe and effective in teens

    InternationalModerna

  15. Antibodies present in breastmilk after Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination

    Publicly released: Thu 12 Aug 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    Breast milk from women vaccinated with the Pfizer COVID vaccine contains specific antibodies against the virus, however it is not yet known if this would help keep babies healthy or give ... blood. The Read more about Antibodies present in breastmilk after Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination

    InternationalParc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Spain

  16. Breathe easy: improving inhaler effectiveness

    Publicly released: Wed 11 Aug 2021 at 1010 AEST, 1210 NZST

    Physics of Fluids

    Patients using dry powder inhalers to deliver medicine to their lungs need to breathe in at a “goldilocks” rate that is not too fast or too slow, and the drug particles ... They also hold potential to Read more about Breathe easy: improving inhaler effectiveness

    Australia; NSWUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS) | Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad

  17. Bank cards show how the other half lives in lockdown

    Publicly released: Wed 11 Aug 2021 at 0901 AEST, 1101 NZST

    Royal Society Open Science

    People in lower income neighbourhoods continued to move around more than their wealthier counterparts during lockdown, providing more opportunities for the spread of COVID-19. ... We then analyze the Read more about Bank cards show how the other half lives in lockdown

    InternationalUniversity of Cambridge, UK

  18. Patients who isolate before surgery more likely to develop lung problems

    Publicly released: Tue 10 Aug 2021 at 1130 AEST, 1330 NZST

    Anaesthesia

    7%) were associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Patients who isolated pre-operatively were older, had more respiratory comorbidities and were more commonly from areas of high SARS-CoV-2 incidence Read more about Patients who isolate before surgery more likely to develop lung problems

    InternationalCOVIDSurg Collaborative and GlobalSurg Collaborative

  19. Teen sleep can predict COVID worry levels

    Publicly released: Tue 10 Aug 2021 at 1035 AEST, 1235 NZST

    ScienceDirect

    Teenagers who took longer to fall asleep before the COVID-19 pandemic could be more likely to report higher levels of pandemic-related worry now, a study from USC Australia’s ... We found that Read more about Teen sleep can predict COVID worry levels

    Australia; QLDUniversity of the Sunshine Coast

  20. COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths peaked just before vaccine rollout

    Publicly released: Tue 10 Aug 2021 at 1032 AEST, 1232 NZST

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    US researchers say that the rates of people with COVID-19 who were admitted to a hospital, put in the ICU, and died while receiving care, peaked in December of 2020 ... These findings suggest that Read more about COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths peaked just before vaccine rollout

    InternationalCentre for Disease Control, USA

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