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  1. Blood plasma from those who've beaten COVID-19 doesn't stop sick patients getting sicker

    Publicly released: Thu 19 Aug 2021 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    New England Journal of Medicine

    Blood plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID-19, called convalescent plasma, does not prevent disease progression when it is given to high-risk outpatients within 1 week after the Read more about Blood plasma from those who've beaten COVID-19 doesn't stop sick patients getting sicker

    InternationalUniversity of Pittsburgh, USA

  2. A vaccine that protects against SARS, COVID-19, and future similar pandemics may be possible

    Publicly released: Thu 19 Aug 2021 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    New England Journal of Medicine

    The viruses that cause COVID-19 and SARS are genetically similar and now researchers say it may be possible to develop a vaccine that protects against both these viruses, and other ... The researchers Read more about A vaccine that protects against SARS, COVID-19, and future similar pandemics may be possible

    InternationalDuke–NUS (National University of Singapore) Medical School, National Centre for Infectious Diseases, Singapore

  3. Antibiotic resistance is a global health challenge that can't be ignored

    Publicly released: Wed 18 Aug 2021 at 1430 AEST, 1630 NZST

    British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology

    The study – published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology – revealed a 36 per cent drop in antibiotic dispensing rates following the COVID-19 restrictions despite stable rates of Read more about Antibiotic resistance is a global health challenge that can't be ignored

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales

  4. Antibiotic prescriptions for lung problems dropped during COVID-19 restrictions in Australia

    Publicly released: Wed 18 Aug 2021 at 1401 AEST, 1601 NZST

    British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology

    In regions with high rates of COVID-19 spread, such as Europe and the United States, prescriptions for antibiotics in the community dropped dramatically after COVID-19 restrictions were introduced, Read more about Antibiotic prescriptions for lung problems dropped during COVID-19 restrictions in Australia

    Australia; NSW; VICThe University of New South Wales | Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) ...

  5. Refugees especially vulnerable to mental health toll of COVID-19

    Publicly released: Wed 18 Aug 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    European Journal of Psychotraumatology

    656 participants completed the survey, providing information about their mental health (posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, health anxiety and disability) and COVID-19 experiences. Read more about Refugees especially vulnerable to mental health toll of COVID-19

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales

  6. EXPERT REACTION: Pregnant or breastfeeding women have similar reactions to COVID-19 jabs as everyone else

    Publicly released: Wed 18 Aug 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    Comparing reactions to COVID-19 vaccines in 7,809 pregnant women, 6,815 lactating women, and 2,901 women who were neither pregnant nor lactating but were planning pregnancy, US scientists ... Short-term Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Pregnant or breastfeeding women have similar reactions to COVID-19 jabs as everyone else

    InternationalUniversity of Washington, USA

  7. A third of Aussie disease burden is caused by unhealthy lifestyle

    Publicly released: Wed 18 Aug 2021 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    While data in this report predates the COVID-19 pandemic, a forthcoming report from the AIHW, The first year of COVID-19 in Australia: direct and indirect health effects, contains information Read more about A third of Aussie disease burden is caused by unhealthy lifestyle

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  8. Young men could be another high-risk group for COVID-19

    Publicly released: Tue 17 Aug 2021 at 1120 AEST, 1320 NZST

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    We know that the elderly and immunocompromised are high-risk groups for COVID-19, but the data suggests young men should be added as a high-risk group too. ... According to the researchers, these findings Read more about Young men could be another high-risk group for COVID-19

    InternationalUniversity of Toronto, Canada

  9. A COVID-19 class divide: how the pandemic impacted Australian women

    Publicly released: Tue 17 Aug 2021 at 1000 AEST, 1200 NZST

    Frontiers in Public Health

    patterns. COVID-19 class divide: impact of the pandemic on Australian middle-aged women’s emotions and drinkingAs lockdowns continue around Australia in the wake of the highly infectious Delta Read more about A COVID-19 class divide: how the pandemic impacted Australian women

    Australia; SAFlinders University | The University of Adelaide | La Trobe University

  10. Benefits of COVID-19 vaccines far outweigh very rare risk of Bell’s palsy

    Publicly released: Tue 17 Aug 2021 at 1000 AEST, 1200 NZST

    The Lancet Infectious Diseases

    The beneficial and protective effects of the COVID-19 vaccines far outweigh the risk of Bell’s palsy, or facial paralysis, according to a study of reported side effects in the ... The first large-scale Read more about Benefits of COVID-19 vaccines far outweigh very rare risk of Bell’s palsy

    Australia; InternationalThe University of Melbourne | The University of Hong Kong, China

  11. 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 ...

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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 ...

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

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