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COVID-19 is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus strain, that has not been previously identified in humans. See below for a collection of resources to help you cover this issue (Please note: additional resources are available to journalists who are logged in).

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  1. Giving kids 'digital pacifiers' to calm tantrums could affect anger management later

    Publicly released: Fri 28 Jun 2024 at 1400 AEST, 1600 NZST

    Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    The results highlight the importance of letting children experience negative emotions and the crucial role parents play in the process. ... The researchers also stressed the importance of letting children Read more about Giving kids 'digital pacifiers' to calm tantrums could affect anger management later

    InternationalEötvös Loránd University, Hungary

  2. AI-generated exam submissions evade detection at reputable university

    Publicly released: Thu 27 Jun 2024 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    Such concerns are heightened by the fact that many universities and schools transitioned from supervised in-person exams to unsupervised take-home exams during the COVID-19 pandemic, with many now Read more about AI-generated exam submissions evade detection at reputable university

    InternationalUniversity of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom

  3. Healthy eating is getting pricier in NZ

    Publicly released: Tue 25 Jun 2024 at 1211 AEST, 1411 NZST

    Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand

    The cost of sweetened foods has been decreasing relative to the costs of fruit, vegetables, meat, and dairy in Aotearoa. ... Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a particularly steep Read more about Healthy eating is getting pricier in NZ

    New ZealandLincoln University

  4. Getting boosted with newer COVID-19 vaccines reduces your risk of ending up in hospital

    Publicly released: Tue 25 Jun 2024 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Internal Medicine

    The researchers looked at US data on COVID-19 hospitalisations in late 2023 and vaccination histories, and say there was no clear difference in risk for unvaccinated people and those ... Pfizer-BioNTech; Read more about Getting boosted with newer COVID-19 vaccines reduces your risk of ending up in hospital

    InternationalKaiser Permanente Southern California, USA

  5. Smoking tobacco or cannabis could increase the risk of hospitalisation from COVID-19

    Publicly released: Sat 22 Jun 2024 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    Smoking cannabis or tobacco may increase your risk of ending up in hospital or intensive care due to COVID-19, according to international research. ... Cannabis, Tobacco Use, and COVID-19 OutcomesAbout Read more about Smoking tobacco or cannabis could increase the risk of hospitalisation from COVID-19

    InternationalWashington University School of Medicine, USA

  6. Risky drinking even riskier for women

    Publicly released: Thu 20 Jun 2024 at 1415 AEST, 1615 NZST

    Drug and Alcohol Review

    Jacqueline Bowden, Director of the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA). ... 1111/dar. 13865Also see ‘Social Class and Changes in Australian Women’s Affect and Alcohol Read more about Risky drinking even riskier for women

    Australia; SAFlinders University

  7. Housing and health link draws into focus need for more resettlement support

    Publicly released: Wed 19 Jun 2024 at 1200 AEST, 1400 NZST

    BMC Public Health

    Professor Ziersch highlights that the research was conducted around COVID-19, saying: “Our community interviews were conducted before and during the pandemic, prior to the latest housing and rental Read more about Housing and health link draws into focus need for more resettlement support

    Australia; SAFlinders University | The University of Adelaide

  8. More than one in five people take longer than three months to recover from COVID-19

    Publicly released: Tue 18 Jun 2024 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    The team recruited the participants, all adults who self-reported a COVID-19 infection, and asked them three months after their infection if they felt recovered. ... About The Study: More than 1 in 5 Read more about More than one in five people take longer than three months to recover from COVID-19

    InternationalColumbia University Irving Medical Center, USA

  9. EXPERT REACTION: Working from home flexibility can improve staff retention without impacting their performance

    Publicly released: Thu 13 Jun 2024 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Nature

    The COVID-19 pandemic drove a shift towards working from home becoming more common. ... The authors assess the effect of hybrid working on employee performance and promotion. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Working from home flexibility can improve staff retention without impacting their performance

    InternationalStanford University, USA

  10. More than 40,000 Australians could have missed out on joint replacement surgeries in the pandemic years

    Publicly released: Tue 11 Jun 2024 at 1220 AEST, 1420 NZST

    Medical Journal of Australia

    Just over 42,000 fewer elective joint replacement surgeries than expected were done in Australia from 2020-2022, according to Australian researchers looking at the potential backlog of surgeries the Read more about More than 40,000 Australians could have missed out on joint replacement surgeries in the pandemic years

    Australia; VIC; QLD; SAThe University of Queensland | Griffith University ...

  11. COVID-19 jab side effects may mean you're better protected

    Publicly released: Tue 11 Jun 2024 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    The study looked at 363 people in the US who had not been vaccinated against, or exposed to, COVID-19, who then received two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna jab. ... or exposed to SARS-CoV-2, who then Read more about COVID-19 jab side effects may mean you're better protected

    InternationalUniversity of California, USA

  12. Positive feedback for new intensive youth suicide prevention program

    Publicly released: Tue 11 Jun 2024 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS Mental Health

    The clients surveyed gave positive feedback about the service being given outside a clinical setting, including practical support for life tasks they were struggling with, assisting parents, and the Read more about Positive feedback for new intensive youth suicide prevention program

    Australia; VICSwinburne University of Technology | Monash University

  13. Some kids with brain and nerve problems and serious COVID-19 leave hospital with new health issues

    Publicly released: Tue 11 Jun 2024 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    Kids who are hospitalised with COVID-19 or multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) - a rare complication of COVID-19 - who also have neurological (brain and nerve) problems may be more likely Read more about Some kids with brain and nerve problems and serious COVID-19 leave hospital with new health issues

    Australia; VIC; QLDThe University of Queensland | The University of Melbourne ...

  14. COVID-19 antiviral isn't effective for treating Long Covid

    Publicly released: Sat 8 Jun 2024 at 0500 AEST, 0700 NZST

    JAMA Internal Medicine

    Ritonavir-Boosted Nirmatrelvir, a COVID-19 antiviral treatment sold as Paxlovid and used in Australia for acute COVID-19, does not appear to be effective for treating Long Covid symptoms, according Read more about COVID-19 antiviral isn't effective for treating Long Covid

    InternationalStanford Medicine, USA

  15. Basic income could double global GDP and reduce emissions

    Publicly released: Sat 8 Jun 2024 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Cell Reports Sustainability

    These approaches can address two of the biggest challenges around the world—reducing environmental degradation and alleviating poverty. ... We saw during COVID-19, governments around the world were Read more about Basic income could double global GDP and reduce emissions

    Australia; International; QLDJames Cook University | ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies ...

  16. Long Covid keeping kiwis out of work

    Publicly released: Fri 7 Jun 2024 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    A third of respondents said their income reduced as a result of Covid-19, and 20% said they struggled to cover basic living costs. ... We analysed survey data from 990 people who had COVID-19 prior to Read more about Long Covid keeping kiwis out of work

    New ZealandVictoria University of Wellington

  17. Identifying therapies to limit COVID-19 risk in people with Down syndrome

    Publicly released: Thu 6 Jun 2024 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    Science Advances

    It means a crucial line of defence is missing and explains why patients in this cohort experience more severe COVID-19 symptoms. ” ... syndrome and COVID-19. Read more about Identifying therapies to limit COVID-19 risk in people with Down syndrome

    Australia; International; QLDAustralian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)

  18. Digging deeper on what puts Aussies in the grave

    Publicly released: Thu 6 Jun 2024 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    Understanding what Australians die from is complex and the answer can vary, depending on how we assess the conditions involved,” AIHW spokesperson Michelle Gourley said. ... Other conditions that Read more about Digging deeper on what puts Aussies in the grave

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  19. Increasing COVID-19 vaccination in Lao People’s Democratic Republic through community-based solutions

    Publicly released: Thu 6 Jun 2024 at 0000 AEST, 0200 NZST

    BMJ Global Health

    The global COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues to face challenges due to inequity and vaccine hesitancy. ... Researchers found positively boosting motivation and taking an active, relational approach to Read more about Increasing COVID-19 vaccination in Lao People’s Democratic Republic through community-based solutions

    Australia; International; VICBurnet Institute | Ministry of Health Lao People’s Democratic Republic, World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific

  20. Parental decisions on vaccines swayed by social media

    Publicly released: Tue 4 Jun 2024 at 1030 AEST, 1230 NZST

    Therapeutic Advances in Vaccines and Immunotherapy

    Over a year of data collection, three main themes emerged: vaccine safety concerns, the emotional debate, and issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, including vaccine mandates. ... The authors say the Read more about Parental decisions on vaccines swayed by social media

    Australia; SAFlinders University

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