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  1. Ablation found to reverse common type of heart failure

    Publicly released: Thu 2 Mar 2023 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    JACC: Heart Failure

    Moving forward, clinicians should consider using catheter ablation to improve the lives of the many people living with comorbid AF and HFpEF. ” ... Thirty-one participants were involved with the study, Read more about Ablation found to reverse common type of heart failure

    Australia; International; VICBaker Heart and Diabetes Institute

  2. COVID-19 jab may lessen severity and duration of ‘long COVID’

    Publicly released: Wed 1 Mar 2023 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

    BMJ Medicine

    CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, may lessen the severity and duration of ‘long COVID’ in those with persistent symptoms after infection, suggests a study that closely imitates Read more about COVID-19 jab may lessen severity and duration of ‘long COVID’

    Australia; International; QLDBond University|Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, France; See papers for full list of author affiliations

  3. Science rejected, lives lost – how society can do better

    Publicly released: Tue 28 Feb 2023 at 1516 AEDT | 1716 NZDT

    Clinical Infectious Diseases

    through the air, at a time when the World Health Organisation declared “COVID-19 is NOT airborne” and “there is no specific evidence to suggest the wearing of masks by the ... Such transparency Read more about Science rejected, lives lost – how society can do better

    Australia; NSW; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT)|The University of New South Wales

  4. Babies born preterm decreased slightly and stillborn rates unchanged during first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns

    Publicly released: Tue 28 Feb 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Nature Human Behavior

    Babies born preterm decreased and stillborn rates remained unchanged during the first four months of COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a largescale international study. ... Research at a Glance: A Read more about Babies born preterm decreased slightly and stillborn rates unchanged during first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns

    Australia; International; NSW; VIC; QLD; WAMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)|The University of New South Wales...

  5. Myocarditis and pericarditis after Pfizer vaccination could be rarer in younger teens

    Publicly released: Tue 28 Feb 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Pediatrics

    The rate of teens who experience rare heart conditions myocarditis or pericarditis after receiving a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine could be lower in younger teens compared to those nearing adulthood, Read more about Myocarditis and pericarditis after Pfizer vaccination could be rarer in younger teens

    InternationalPublic Health Ontario, Canada

  6. Going viral: Visual communication in the era of COVID-19 and social media

    Publicly released: Mon 27 Feb 2023 at 1600 AEDT | 1800 NZDT

    Frontiers

    That’s because of the virus’ incubation period – the ‘lag’ between people being exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and developing the symptoms of Covid-19. ... When more infectious and immune Read more about Going viral: Visual communication in the era of COVID-19 and social media

    New ZealandUniversity of Auckland|The Spinoff, Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington

  7. Simplified HIV treatment options just as effective

    Publicly released: Thu 23 Feb 2023 at 0815 AEDT | 1015 NZDT

    Conference of Opportunistic Infections

    Understanding the pros and cons of different treatment approaches is important to guide decision making. ... The Kirby Institute has a large clinical network and participating sites have done an immense Read more about Simplified HIV treatment options just as effective

    InternationalThe University of New South Wales|Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney

  8. Celebrity tweets swayed negative public opinion about COVID-19 in the USA

    Publicly released: Wed 22 Feb 2023 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

    BMJ Health & Care Informatics

    People have increasingly turned to social media networks to share their thoughts and feelings on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, note the researchers. ... And the consistent emotional content Read more about Celebrity tweets swayed negative public opinion about COVID-19 in the USA

    InternationalThe University of Tennessee

  9. Women may avoid chronic illness with a little help from their friends

    Publicly released: Wed 22 Feb 2023 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

    General Psychiatry

    Lockdowns during COVID-19 have shown the importance of social connection to health, yet global health strategies don’t include it as a risk factor for chronic disease. ... The research was conducted as Read more about Women may avoid chronic illness with a little help from their friends

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland

  10. Possible COVID-19 blood clot connection revealed

    Publicly released: Wed 22 Feb 2023 at 0930 AEDT | 1130 NZDT

    Cell Reports Medicine

    The vaccines are alike in the sense that they induce the immune system to recognise and protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but they differ in how this is achieved. ... The Pfizer vaccine uses mRNA Read more about Possible COVID-19 blood clot connection revealed

    Australia; NSW; VIC; SASouth Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)...

  11. Aussies who inject drugs hesitant about COVID-19 jabs

    Publicly released: Wed 22 Feb 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Drug and Alcohol Review

    The team recruited about 900 people who inject drugs for interviews about their views on COVID-19 vaccination. ... They say those who were vaccine hesitant were likely to express a lack of trust in the Read more about Aussies who inject drugs hesitant about COVID-19 jabs

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; WANational Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)|The University of New South Wales...

  12. Most babies born to mothers with COVID-19 separated after birth resulting in low breastfeeding rates

    Publicly released: Wed 22 Feb 2023 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    eClinicalMedicine

    The study, published in The Lancet’s eClinicalMedicine, involved 692 babies born to mothers with SARS-CoV-2 in 13 neonatal intensive care units across 10 countries, including Brazil, France, Italy Read more about Most babies born to mothers with COVID-19 separated after birth resulting in low breastfeeding rates

    Australia; International; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)|The University of Melbourne

  13. COVID-19’s impact on Aussie family life confirms importance of social networks

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Feb 2023 at 1350 AEDT | 1550 NZDT

    Journal of Family Issues

    The study results tell us if we want to prepare, as a society, for the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, and prepare for future issues and pandemics, we need to focus ... Victoria experienced one of the Read more about COVID-19’s impact on Aussie family life confirms importance of social networks

    Australia; SAFlinders University

  14. Some pregnant Māori and Pacific women getting insufficient info on vaccines from healthcare providers

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Feb 2023 at 1139 AEDT | 1339 NZDT

    Midwifery

    NZ health authorities recommend pregnant people are vaccinated against flu, whooping cough, and COVID-19, yet less than half of all pregnant women in NZ are vaccinated, and there’s even ... Overall, Read more about Some pregnant Māori and Pacific women getting insufficient info on vaccines from healthcare providers

    New Zealand; PacificUniversity of Otago|AUT University|University of Auckland

  15. The maximum safe dose of ivermectin still doesn't help treat COVID-19

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Feb 2023 at 1015 AEDT | 1215 NZDT

    JAMA

    Taking the highest possible safe dose of ivermectin does not help treat mild to moderate COVID-19, according to international research. ... The researchers randomly assigned 600 people with mild to Read more about The maximum safe dose of ivermectin still doesn't help treat COVID-19

    InternationalDuke University, USA

  16. How frequently should we be updating our COVID-19 vaccines?

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Feb 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Nature Medicine

    The current challenge with COVID-19 vaccines is that they were developed based on the first strain of the virus in 2020, which is quite different to what is currently circulating,” ... Whilst the Read more about How frequently should we be updating our COVID-19 vaccines?

    Australia; NSW; VICKirby Institute, UNSW Sydney|The University of New South Wales...

  17. EXPERT REACTION: One in five kids and teens struggle with disordered eating

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Feb 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Pediatrics

    The proportion was further elevated among girls, as well as with increasing age and body mass index. ... These high figures are concerning from a public health perspective and highlight the need to Read more about EXPERT REACTION: One in five kids and teens struggle with disordered eating

    Australia; International; VIC; SA; WAUniversidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

  18. EXPERT REACTION: Stem cell transplant sends another HIV patient into remission

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Feb 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Nature Medicine

    Medicine: Sustained HIV-1 remission after stem cell transplantationA recipient of an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant to treat leukemia has shown persistent suppression of human Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Stem cell transplant sends another HIV patient into remission

    International; QLDDüsseldorf University Hospital, Germany

  19. Pets create ‘pawsitive’ change for people in aged care

    Publicly released: Mon 20 Feb 2023 at 1243 AEDT | 1443 NZDT

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

    The great thing about pets is that they can help us feel happier and healthier. ... One of the biggest challenges has been the pandemic. Once COVID-19 hit, access to aged care facilities was extremely Read more about Pets create ‘pawsitive’ change for people in aged care

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia

  20. Global optogenetics experts share big developments

    Publicly released: Mon 20 Feb 2023 at 1005 AEDT | 1205 NZDT

    This meeting marks the first opportunity these experts have met in person since the outbreak of COVID-19, and much has happened rapidly in optogenetics through this period. ... This meeting is designed to Read more about Global optogenetics experts share big developments

    Australia; International; SAFlinders University

  21. The AusSMC's Lyndal Byford is this year's Unsung Hero of Science Communication!

    Publicly released: Fri 17 Feb 2023 at 1509 AEDT | 1709 NZDT

    Ms Byford has been instrumental in the accurate reporting of COVID-19 science during the pandemic, facilitating expert comment in over 80,000 news stories in Australia and overseas. ... Through her Read more about The AusSMC's Lyndal Byford is this year's Unsung Hero of Science Communication!

    AustraliaAustralian Science Communicators|Australian Science Media Centre

  22. EXPERT REACTION: How well does a prior COVID-19 infection protect you the next time around?

    Publicly released: Fri 17 Feb 2023 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

    The Lancet

    compiled the largest review and meta-analysis of infection-acquired COVID-19 immunity to date. ... As SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology shifts to more stable circulation patterns in the context of high levels of Read more about EXPERT REACTION: How well does a prior COVID-19 infection protect you the next time around?

    Australia; International; QLDInstitute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, USA

  23. Possible alternative to using shark compound for vaccines

    Publicly released: Fri 17 Feb 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    npj Vaccines

    Shark-derived squalene has been used in vaccine adjuvant formulations (substances that are used to increase the efficacy or potency of some vaccines) in influenza and COVID-19 vaccines and is Read more about Possible alternative to using shark compound for vaccines

    InternationalAdvanced Health Institute, USA

  24. Group therapy over Zoom could be helpful for depression and anxiety

    Publicly released: Fri 17 Feb 2023 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    disorder. The four group sessions held over Zoom were found to be effective for the 22 people participating, as measures for anxiety and depression improved following treatment. ... We used Zoom to Read more about Group therapy over Zoom could be helpful for depression and anxiety

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago|Hillmorton Hospital, NZ; Private practitioner, NZ

  25. Pfizer COVID-19 jab safe and effective in kids aged 6 months to 4 years

    Publicly released: Thu 16 Feb 2023 at 0900 AEDT | 1100 NZDT

    New England Journal of Medicine

    A 'gold standard' placebo-controlled medical trial of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine found three doses are safe and effective for kids aged between six months and four years. ... 2% effective Read more about Pfizer COVID-19 jab safe and effective in kids aged 6 months to 4 years

    InternationalPfizer, BioNTech, Baylor College of Medicine, USA

  26. Long COVID patients in USA more likely to be unemployed

    Publicly released: Thu 16 Feb 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    The authors say the link between long COVID and worse employment outcomes persisted when demographic differences were taken into account, and that their findings underscore the importance of Read more about Long COVID patients in USA more likely to be unemployed

    InternationalMassachusetts General Hospital, USA

  27. COVID-19 may increase diabetes risk, but vaccination could help

    Publicly released: Wed 15 Feb 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    A US study of 23,709 patients, all of whom had COVID-19 at least once, found diagnoses of diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol were higher in the 90 ... More research is required to Read more about COVID-19 may increase diabetes risk, but vaccination could help

    InternationalCedars Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, USA

  28. A new tool in the arsenal against COVID-19 is being put to the test

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Feb 2023 at 1630 AEDT | 1830 NZDT

    Nature Communications

    Appearing to ‘blow up’ the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, a newly discovered class of antibodies shows potential protection against COVID-19 variants. ... A new class of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies has been Read more about A new tool in the arsenal against COVID-19 is being put to the test

    Australia; International; NSWGarvan Institute of Medical Research|Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney...

  29. Parliament invites leading experts to contribute to Long COVID & Repeat Infections Inquiry

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Feb 2023 at 1430 AEDT | 1630 NZDT

    The country’s leading experts will address a roundtable discussion at Parliament House in Canberra on 17 February 2023, to inform the Inquiry into Long COVID and Repeated COVID Infections. Read more about Parliament invites leading experts to contribute to Long COVID & Repeat Infections Inquiry

    AustraliaAustralian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences|Australian Academy of Science

  30. Community co-design a key to targeting Indigenous diabetes

    Publicly released: Mon 13 Feb 2023 at 1607 AEDT | 1807 NZDT

    Nature Medicine

    The Coorong Diabetes Collaborative project emerged from intensive engagement during COVID-19 outbreaks, when clinicians trained in Eurocentric-based medicine and the Ngarrindjeri community recognised Read more about Community co-design a key to targeting Indigenous diabetes

    Australia; NSW; SAFlinders University|The University of New South Wales

  31. Paxlovid cuts risk of severe COVID-19 in half

    Publicly released: Mon 13 Feb 2023 at 1601 AEDT | 1801 NZDT

    CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)

    Our study, in conjunction with previous clinical trials and observational research, supports the effectiveness of nirmatrelvir–ritonavir at reducing hospital admission from COVID-19 and all-cause Read more about Paxlovid cuts risk of severe COVID-19 in half

    InternationalPublic Health Ontario, ICES Central, University of Toronto, Toronto East Health Network, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael’s Hospital, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (Canada)

  32. How was happiness hit by the pandemic’s first year? Data from 10 countries

    Publicly released: Sat 11 Feb 2023 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    PLOS ONE

    Daily data from Twitter was combined with AI to find that changes in the “Gross National Happiness” (GNH) measure were related to new COVID-19 infections, policy stringency, residential mobility, Read more about How was happiness hit by the pandemic’s first year? Data from 10 countries

    InternationalAUT University|Institut national de la statistique et des e´tudes e´conomiques du Grand-Duche´ du Luxembourg (Luxembourg), University of Johannesburg (South Africa)

  33. Receptor that blocks COVID-19 infection discovered

    Publicly released: Fri 10 Feb 2023 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    PLOS Biology

    This protein, the leucine-rich repeat-containing protein 15 (LRRC15), is an inbuilt receptor that binds the SARS-CoV-2 virus without passing on the infection. ... The receptor sticks to the virus and Read more about Receptor that blocks COVID-19 infection discovered

    Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney

  34. What happens when the COVID-19 virus hits our sewerage system?

    Publicly released: Fri 10 Feb 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Nature Water

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, governments have relied on our sewerage system to detect and monitor COVID-19 outbreaks but what actually happens to the virus once it enters the sewers? ... Australian Read more about What happens when the COVID-19 virus hits our sewerage system?

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland|CSIRO

  35. Broad spectrum antiviral effective for early treatment of COVID-19 across dominant variants

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Feb 2023 at 1159 AEDT | 1359 NZDT

    The New England Journal of Medicine

    Treatment with an exogenous source of interferon lambda such as pegylated interferon lambda could stimulate antiviral immunity and treat early SARS-CoV-2 infection. ... In more than 20 clinical trials, Read more about Broad spectrum antiviral effective for early treatment of COVID-19 across dominant variants

    Australia; VICMonash University

  36. Increasing trends of intrauterine device interest and insertion during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Feb 2023 at 1129 AEDT | 1329 NZDT

    Digital Health

    The research was focused on understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its related lockdowns on the rates of long-acting reversible contraceptive utilization, plus interest in seeking Read more about Increasing trends of intrauterine device interest and insertion during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Australia; QLDGriffith University

  37. A COVID-19 vax during pregnancy could be good for mum AND bub

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Feb 2023 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

    The BMJ

    However, they note that in the rapidly shifting landscape of SARS-CoV-2, even solid conclusions cannot provide definitive answers to many practical questions. ... landscape of new SARS-CoV-2 strains and Read more about A COVID-19 vax during pregnancy could be good for mum AND bub

    InternationalUniversity of Toronto, Canada

  38. Beijing analysis suggests no new COVID-19 variants have emerged during China's recent outbreak

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Feb 2023 at 0930 AEDT | 1130 NZDT

    The Lancet

    was important to investigate whether any new ones emerged following the recent changes to China’s COVID-19 prevention and control policies. ... However, they urge caution in drawing conclusions about Read more about Beijing analysis suggests no new COVID-19 variants have emerged during China's recent outbreak

    InternationalBeijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control, China

  39. Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to changes in gut bugs

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Feb 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Cell Host & Microbe

    Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome is associated with distinct changes in the microbiome and gut metabolitesOver the past three years, the emergence of long-term effects associated Read more about Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to changes in gut bugs

    InternationalThe Jackson Laboratory, USA and Columbia University, USA

  40. Older people are more likely to die once hospitalised with COVID-19 than with other pneumonia

    Publicly released: Wed 8 Feb 2023 at 1901 AEDT | 2101 NZDT

    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

    The team compared Dutch ICU data from people over 70 years old admitted with COVID-19 during the pandemic to data from those admitted because of bacterial and other viral pneumonia ... They found 39. 7% Read more about Older people are more likely to die once hospitalised with COVID-19 than with other pneumonia

    InternationalDiakonessenhuis, The Netherlands

  41. NZ contact tracing gaps went unreported in 2020

    Publicly released: Tue 7 Feb 2023 at 0938 AEDT | 1138 NZDT

    IJID Regions

    New Zealand saw its second COVID-19 outbreak in August 2020, involving 179 cases who were mostly Pasifika (59%) or Māori (25%) in Auckland. ... Pacific contacts were reached significantly later than Read more about NZ contact tracing gaps went unreported in 2020

    New Zealand; PacificUniversity of Auckland|University of Otago|ESR (Institute of Environmental Science and Research Ltd)...

  42. Take these 5 steps to help older adults become digitally savvy

    Publicly released: Fri 3 Feb 2023 at 0945 AEDT | 1145 NZDT

    Research Anthology on Supporting Healthy Aging in a Digital Society

    More older Australians are digitally engaged compared to pre-COVID levels, but research shows they are also feeling overwhelmed by the advancement of technological change, and cannot keep up with Read more about Take these 5 steps to help older adults become digitally savvy

    Australia; VICSwinburne University of Technology

  43. EXPERT REACTION: COVID could carry on for decades, says US research funding giant

    Publicly released: Fri 3 Feb 2023 at 0913 AEDT | 1113 NZDT

    Science

    The importance of investing in basic and applied research, and improving how we communicate science in the face of misinformation, are top lessons from COVID-19, according to a policy review Read more about EXPERT REACTION: COVID could carry on for decades, says US research funding giant

    InternationalNational Human Genome Research Institute, The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, Merck, The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer, National Cancer Institute, US Food and Drug Administration, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, Vir Biotechnology, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (USA), Galapagos (Belgium). Roche (Switzerland).

  44. Probes strike gold to stop the trots in pigs

    Publicly released: Fri 3 Feb 2023 at 0910 AEDT | 1110 NZDT

    Biosensors

    We envisage this technology will be invaluable for biosecurity systems, helping to limit the spread of the virus in Australia and other countries, ensuring the health of pigs and protecting the Read more about Probes strike gold to stop the trots in pigs

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia

  45. 1 in 3 Dunedin students didn’t report their COVID infection

    Publicly released: Fri 3 Feb 2023 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    COVID-19 began to spread through the University of Otago student population in Dunedin in mid February 2022, and reported case numbers rose rapidly between late February and early March. ... 4%) of Read more about 1 in 3 Dunedin students didn’t report their COVID infection

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago

  46. Social isolation could be associated with a higher dementia risk

    Publicly released: Thu 2 Feb 2023 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    PLOS ONE

    the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Kimia Shafighi of McGill University, Canada, and colleagues. ... The authors add: “Given the uncertain impact of social distancing measures imposed by COVID-19, our Read more about Social isolation could be associated with a higher dementia risk

    InternationalMcGill University, Canada

  47. Modelling the shift from elimination to mitigation in Aotearoa New Zealand

    Publicly released: Wed 1 Feb 2023 at 1101 AEDT | 1301 NZDT

    Royal Society Open Science

    to stamp out transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). ... To investigate how the traffic light system might be used to limit the health burden manage the tricky transition to living with the virus, Read more about Modelling the shift from elimination to mitigation in Aotearoa New Zealand

    New ZealandA Better Start National Science Challenge|Covid-19 Modelling Aotearoa

  48. Computer model predicts who will recover from COVID-19

    Publicly released: Tue 31 Jan 2023 at 1200 AEDT | 1400 NZDT

    Nature Immunology

    The research revealed distinct ‘systemic recovery’ profiles, with specific progression and recovery of the inflammatory, immune cell, metabolic and clinical responses to COVID-19. ... COVID-19 Read more about Computer model predicts who will recover from COVID-19

    Australia; WAMurdoch University

  49. EXPERT REACTION: WHO says pandemic is not over but in 'transition'

    Publicly released: Tue 31 Jan 2023 at 1051 AEDT | 1251 NZDT

    Overnight the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the COVID pandemic is not over yet and it is still a 'public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)'. ... The WHO's advisory Read more about EXPERT REACTION: WHO says pandemic is not over but in 'transition'

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; ACTWorld Health Organization (WHO)

  50. COVID-19 kills young people and children too

    Publicly released: Tue 31 Jan 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    COVID-19 has contributed to 2% of all deaths of under-19s in the United States throughout the pandemic, new data show. ... Various factors, including underreporting and not accounting for COVID-19’s Read more about COVID-19 kills young people and children too

    InternationalUniversity of Oxford, UK

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