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  1. Aussies are more likely to live longer than our English-speaking peers

    Publicly released: Wed 14 Aug 2024 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    BMJ Open

    While high income countries achieved good life expectancy gains during the 20th century, the trends have been much less favourable in the 21st century, even before the COVID-19 pandemic, note Read more about Aussies are more likely to live longer than our English-speaking peers

    Australia; New Zealand; InternationalUniversity of Southern California, USA

  2. Emergency cash payments found to have positive impact on vulnerable young Australians

    Publicly released: Tue 13 Aug 2024 at 1231 AEST, 1431 NZST

    Scientific Reports

    This study investigated the impact of cash transfer payments (specifically JobKeeper and JobSeeker Supplement) provided during the COVID-19 pandemic and found young Australians with neurodiversity and Read more about Emergency cash payments found to have positive impact on vulnerable young Australians

    Australia; NSW; QLDThe University of Sydney | University of Southern Queensland ...

  3. We still can't reliably diagnose Long COVID

    Publicly released: Tue 13 Aug 2024 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    1. “Long COVID” continues to evade diagnosisOf 25 routine clinical lab tests, not one can aid in diagnosing post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2A national cohort study of adult participants Read more about We still can't reliably diagnose Long COVID

    InternationalUniversity of Colorado, USA

  4. Does physical isolation increase loneliness?

    Publicly released: Fri 9 Aug 2024 at 1239 AEST, 1439 NZST

    Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization

    A new study using data from COVID-19 lockdowns in Australia suggests that physical isolation does not lead to an increase in feelings of loneliness. ... A new study using data from Covid-19 lockdowns in Read more about Does physical isolation increase loneliness?

    Australia; NSW; VICUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS) | The University of Melbourne

  5. Work-from-home success might depend on your home office setup

    Publicly released: Thu 8 Aug 2024 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    In recent years, thanks in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic and technological advancements, working from home has become the “new normal” for many workers who otherwise would have worked Read more about Work-from-home success might depend on your home office setup

    InternationalMaastricht University, The Netherlands

  6. COVID-19 still increases your risk of dying in ICU

    Publicly released: Mon 5 Aug 2024 at 1236 AEST, 1436 NZST

    Medical Journal of Australia

    Zealand with SARS-CoV-2 infections, even if they were in ICU for another reason. ... The researchers say doctors should be aware that patients with SARS-CoV- 2 infections at ICU admission have a higher Read more about COVID-19 still increases your risk of dying in ICU

    Australia; New Zealand; VIC; ACTMonash University | St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne ...

  7. Circular RNAs – the new frontier in cancer research

    Publicly released: Fri 2 Aug 2024 at 1306 AEST, 1506 NZST

    Nature Reviews Cancer

    synthetic COVID-19 vaccine works to target the virus. ... 1038/s41568-024-00721-7This study involved researchers from Flinders University and the University of Michigan. Read more about Circular RNAs – the new frontier in cancer research

    Australia; SAFlinders University

  8. Calculate your personal long COVID risk

    Publicly released: Thu 1 Aug 2024 at 0920 AEST, 1120 NZST

    The University of Queensland-led and developed COVID-19 Risk Calculator has been updated to determine a person’s risk of developing long COVID. ... The chance of suffering long COVID increases with Read more about Calculate your personal long COVID risk

    Australia; NSW; QLD; SAThe University of Queensland | Flinders University ...

  9. Long COVID is common years after being hospitalised by the virus

    Publicly released: Thu 1 Aug 2024 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    The Lancet Psychiatry

    The researchers outline the complexity and variability of symptoms after COVID-19, and say while treatment of the condition has so far mostly involved treating the symptoms, there are various areas Read more about Long COVID is common years after being hospitalised by the virus

    InternationalUniversity of Oxford, UK (Paper 1), Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, UK (Paper 2)

  10. Injury dressings in first-aid kits provide a new technique to reveal shark species after bite incidents

    Publicly released: Tue 30 Jul 2024 at 1449 AEST, 1649 NZST

    Forensic Science International: Genetics

    Using the PCR testing method popularised by COVID-19, they showed that a similar approach that uses a medical gauze to collect organic tissue and DNA samples from shark bites works ... They found that Read more about Injury dressings in first-aid kits provide a new technique to reveal shark species after bite incidents

    Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; InternationalFlinders University

  11. Unlocking the full potential of RNA

    Publicly released: Tue 30 Jul 2024 at 1200 AEST, 1400 NZST

    RNA science was crucial in the development of COVID-19 vaccines, but experts at the ANU-based Shine-Dalgarno Centre for RNA Innovation (SDCRI) say that’s just the start. ... By talking to stakeholders, Read more about Unlocking the full potential of RNA

    Australia; ACTThe Australian National University

  12. Strong COVID-19 restrictions likely saved lives in the US

    Publicly released: Sat 27 Jul 2024 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Health Forum

    Strong COVID-19 restrictions likely saved lives in the US and the death toll could have been higher if more states didn't impose these restrictions, according to US research. ... These findings do not Read more about Strong COVID-19 restrictions likely saved lives in the US

    InternationalUniversity of Virginia, USA

  13. Conflicting health advice drives confusion, but doctors are still the most trusted

    Publicly released: Fri 26 Jul 2024 at 1400 AEST, 1600 NZST

    Frontiers in Medicine

    For example, during the Covid-19 crisis, high-profile health experts received death threats while misinformation went viral on social media. ... health agencies,” said Dr Arch Mainous, a professor at Read more about Conflicting health advice drives confusion, but doctors are still the most trusted

    InternationalUniversity of Florida, USA

  14. Seven steps to achieving the right to clean indoor air post-pandemic

    Publicly released: Fri 26 Jul 2024 at 0500 AEST, 0700 NZST

    Science

    of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences said the rapid global spread of Covid-19 had soon made it clear the world was unprepared to respond appropriately. ... Ventilation and indoor airborne infection Read more about Seven steps to achieving the right to clean indoor air post-pandemic

    Australia; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT)

  15. Wearing a mask could reduce your risk of coughs, sneezes, and more

    Publicly released: Thu 25 Jul 2024 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    The BMJ

    They were also encouraged to take a covid-19 test when they felt unwell, but the number of participants taking a test was low. ... 2% in favour of the face mask intervention. However, no statistically Read more about Wearing a mask could reduce your risk of coughs, sneezes, and more

    InternationalNorwegian Institute of Public Health, Norway

  16. Rates of chronic fatigue syndrome are similar after COVID-19 and after other infections

    Publicly released: Thu 25 Jul 2024 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    research. The study, which surveyed around 4000 people in the US who had a COVID-19 test, found that those who tested positive for COVID-19 had about the same rate ... However, the authors point out that Read more about Rates of chronic fatigue syndrome are similar after COVID-19 and after other infections

    InternationalCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, USA

  17. PTSD was higher among doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Publicly released: Thu 25 Jul 2024 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    Doctors were more likely to experience PTSD during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to international researchers who looked at data on the prevalence of PTSD before the pandemic, as well as Read more about PTSD was higher among doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Australia; InternationalOttawa Hospital Research Institute, Canada

  18. Reforms needed to help GPs open books

    Publicly released: Fri 19 Jul 2024 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    New Zealand Medical Journals

    They found a few main reasons: not enough doctors and nurses, not enough money to cover the costs, staff having too much work, problems because of COVID-19 and worries about ... much as those in hospitals, Read more about Reforms needed to help GPs open books

    New ZealandVictoria University of Wellington

  19. Getting COVID-19 or a vaccination in early pregnancy won't increase the risk of birth defects

    Publicly released: Thu 18 Jul 2024 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    The BMJ

    While COVID-19 during pregnancy comes with a list of health risks, neither infection with the virus nor vaccination against it in early pregnancy impacts the risk of birth defects, according Read more about Getting COVID-19 or a vaccination in early pregnancy won't increase the risk of birth defects

    InternationalNorwegian Institute of Public Health, Norway

  20. The risk of long COVID decreased during the pandemic

    Publicly released: Thu 18 Jul 2024 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    New England Journal of Medicine

    The study, which tracked almost half a million people infected with COVID-19 in the US, found that rates of long COVID decreased as the dominant virus strains changed from the ... The research found there Read more about The risk of long COVID decreased during the pandemic

    InternationalVeterans Affairs Medical Center, US

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