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  1. Pandemic research being shared wider and faster, thanks to preprints

    Publicly released: Mon 12 Apr 2021 at 1429 AEST, 1629 NZST

    PLOS Biology

    COVID-19 preprints are frequently cited in policy and reported in news media, helping to bridge the gap between research and the public. ... There has been a rapid and incredible scientific response to Read more about Pandemic research being shared wider and faster, thanks to preprints

    InternationalLeibniz Information Centre for Economics, Germany, University of Liverpool, UK

  2. Case studies reveal how the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may cause blood clots

    Publicly released: Mon 12 Apr 2021 at 1123 AEST, 1323 NZST

    New England Journal of Medicine

    Two separate case study reports on people who had blood clots following vaccination with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine have described a likely mechanism for this unusual clotting disorder. Read more about Case studies reveal how the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine may cause blood clots

    InternationalUniversitätsmedizin Greifswald, Germany, Oslo University Hospital, Norway

  3. Blood clotting disorders among AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine recipients

    Publicly released: Sat 10 Apr 2021 at 0200 AEST, 0400 NZST

    NEJM

    Two studies detail the cases of people who developed blood clotting problems after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. ... The first study, by Austrian and German researchers, assessed 11 cases in Read more about Blood clotting disorders among AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine recipients

    InternationalUniversitätsmed-izin Greifswald, Germany (study 1), Oslo University Hospital, Norway (study 2)

  4. Nearly a third of kids hospitalised with COVID-19 develop severe disease

    Publicly released: Sat 10 Apr 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    Although most children with COVID-19 experience mild illness only, the researchers say understanding the causes of severe COVID-19 in kids could help avoid serious illness and save lives. ... US Children, Read more about Nearly a third of kids hospitalised with COVID-19 develop severe disease

    InternationalCenters for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta, USA

  5. EXPERT REACTION: Blood-clot safety advice changes Aussie COVID-19 vaccine plans

    Publicly released: Fri 9 Apr 2021 at 1000 AEST, 1200 NZST

    Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout has hit a major hurdle with the Government announcing it will accept the advice of the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) and prioritise Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Blood-clot safety advice changes Aussie COVID-19 vaccine plans

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SAAustralian Science Media Centre

  6. 15% of people with mild COVID-19 suffer symptoms for at least 8 months

    Publicly released: Thu 8 Apr 2021 at 1330 AEST, 1530 NZST

    JAMA

    Just over a quarter of people infected with mild COVID-19 experience symptoms for two months with around one in seven experiencing symptoms for at least eight months, according to Swedish ... COVID-19-rela Read more about 15% of people with mild COVID-19 suffer symptoms for at least 8 months

    InternationalKarolinska Institutet, Sweden

  7. EXPERT REACTION: Carbon dioxide at record levels

    Publicly released: Thu 8 Apr 2021 at 1130 AEST, 1330 NZST

    According to data from the Scripps Institute of Oceanography global atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations have reached record levels, despite the slow down in emissions seen in 2020 due to the Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Carbon dioxide at record levels

    Australia; NSW; VIC; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre

  8. EXPERT REACTION: Blood clots declared a very rare side effect of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

    Publicly released: Thu 8 Apr 2021 at 1100 AEST, 1300 NZST

    The European Medicines Agency has declared a possible link between AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine and rare blood-clotting issues confirming they should be listed as a very rare side effect. ... There are Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Blood clots declared a very rare side effect of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

    Australia; NSW; QLD; SA; WAAustralian Science Media Centre

  9. Lab tests suggest tapeworm drug may help prevent lung damage from COVID-19

    Publicly released: Thu 8 Apr 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Nature

    The researchers looked at lung samples from 41 COVID-19 patients, and noticed some lung cells had fused together, a process they found is mediated by the spike protein ... The authors found that this Read more about Lab tests suggest tapeworm drug may help prevent lung damage from COVID-19

    InternationalKing's College London, UK

  10. 1 in 3 COVID-19 patients diagnosed with mental health conditions

    Publicly released: Wed 7 Apr 2021 at 1430 AEST, 1630 NZST

    The Lancet Psychiatry

    One in three COVID-19 survivors received a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis within six months of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, an observational study of more than 230,000 ... Patients who were Read more about 1 in 3 COVID-19 patients diagnosed with mental health conditions

    InternationalUniversity of Oxford, UK

  11. Inactive ingredient triggered a severe allergic reaction to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

    Publicly released: Wed 7 Apr 2021 at 1401 AEST, 1601 NZST

    Clinical & Experimental Allergy

    COVID-19 vaccine anaphylaxis and PEG allergy are both rare, so proof of PEG as the cause in one case of vaccine anaphylaxis is important. ... However, it is important to emphasise that PEG allergy is rare Read more about Inactive ingredient triggered a severe allergic reaction to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

    InternationalCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK

  12. Gradual doses used to vaccinate people allergic to their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

    Publicly released: Tue 6 Apr 2021 at 1030 AEST, 1230 NZST

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    In addition, three to four weeks after receiving the second dose, both patients had antibodies against COVID-19, suggesting the vaccination worked despite the graded dosing protocol. ... Skin prick and Read more about Gradual doses used to vaccinate people allergic to their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

    InternationalRochester Regional Health, USA

  13. It may be worth re-engineering UQ's Aussie COVID-19 vaccine to avoid the HIV test issue

    Publicly released: Tue 6 Apr 2021 at 0500 AEST, 0700 NZST

    Clinical & Translational Immunology

    The Australian COVID-19 vaccine developed by The University of Queensland was abandoned over concerns it could create false-positive HIV tests, but data from animal trials now shows that it Read more about It may be worth re-engineering UQ's Aussie COVID-19 vaccine to avoid the HIV test issue

    Australia; VIC; QLDThe University of Queensland | Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity ...

  14. 'Mummy Wine' culture on social media is not just a fun meme and may be doing harm

    Publicly released: Tue 6 Apr 2021 at 0500 AEST, 0700 NZST

    Drug and Alcohol Review

    Dr Laslett said COVID-19 has exacerbated stress on families, increased isolation, anxiety and tensions, while easing access to alcohol. ... The authors reviewed studies and websites in Australia, Canada Read more about 'Mummy Wine' culture on social media is not just a fun meme and may be doing harm

    Australia; VICLa Trobe University | Bosma Consulting, USA, Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, Canada

  15. No COVID-19 herd immunity without vaccination

    Publicly released: Sat 3 Apr 2021 at 0500 AEDT, 0700 NZDT

    PLOS ONE

    An Australian-led review has found that antibody levels suggest no country has had high enough COVID-19 infection rates to generate 'herd immunity' and that mass vaccination is needed to ... The authors Read more about No COVID-19 herd immunity without vaccination

    Australia; NSW; QLDBond University | The University of Sydney | James Cook University ...

  16. Potential new COVID-19 vaccine targets revealed on the coronavirus spike protein

    Publicly released: Fri 2 Apr 2021 at 0500 AEDT, 0700 NZDT

    PLOS Computational Biology

    SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, uses the spike protein to target and infect human cells. ... SARS-CoV-2 is the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. A key feature of Read more about Potential new COVID-19 vaccine targets revealed on the coronavirus spike protein

    InternationalMax Planck Institute of Biophysics, Germany

  17. Two-thirds of Kiwis surveyed saw lockdown’s silver linings

    Publicly released: Fri 2 Apr 2021 at 0500 AEDT, 0700 NZDT

    PLOS One

    More time with the kids, less money spent on unnecessary things, and finding new hobbies were some of the benefits of the Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown identified in a survey ... Participants were asked Read more about Two-thirds of Kiwis surveyed saw lockdown’s silver linings

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago

  18. Are preprint medical studies eroding public trust in science?

    Publicly released: Thu 1 Apr 2021 at 1130 AEDT, 1330 NZDT

    Current Medical Research and Opinion

    research data, particularly during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Especially during the COVID-19 health crisis, medical researchers have felt significant pressure to publish COVID-19 findings Read more about Are preprint medical studies eroding public trust in science?

    InternationalAmerican Medical Writers Association, European Medical Writers Association, International Society for Medical Publication Professionals

  19. Dr Anthony S. Fauci to deliver UNSW’s David Cooper Lecture

    Publicly released: Thu 1 Apr 2021 at 1000 AEDT, 1200 NZDT

    30pm. While the COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating in the USA, Dr Anthony S. ... As the world struggles to emerge from COVID-19, Dr Fauci will discuss the past, the present and the future – from Read more about Dr Anthony S. Fauci to deliver UNSW’s David Cooper Lecture

    Australia; NSWThe Kirby Institute for Infection and Immunity in Society ...

  20. The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough for pregnant women and new mums

    Publicly released: Thu 1 Apr 2021 at 0930 AEDT, 1130 NZDT

    The Lancet Global Health

    All of the studies compared pregnancy outcomes during and before the pandemic, but studies that focused solely on SARS-CoV-2 infected women were excluded. ... The COVID-19 pandemic has widened this gap Read more about The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough for pregnant women and new mums

    InternationalSt George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK

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