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PPE unmasked: why health-care workers in Australia are inadequately protected against coronavirus Health Times - 04-08-2020
In Victoria, more
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Fears for culturally and linguistically diverse patients avoiding healthcare due to COVID-19 Health Times - 03-08-2020
Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) patients are being urged to take care of their health and contact their GP for any issues following concerns some may be avoiding
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Sniffles, sneezing and cough? How to tell if it's a simple allergy rather than The Virus Health Times - 29-07-2020
We’re told to stay home if we feel unwell during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what if your sniffles, sore throat or cough aren’t infectious? What if they’re
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Here's what we know so far about the long-term symptoms of COVID-19 Health Times - 29-07-2020
We’re now all too familiar with the common symptoms of COVID-19: a fever, dry cough and fatigue. Some people also experience aches and pains, a sore throat,
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Viral hepatitis treatment and policy must place affected communities at centre Health Times - 29-07-2020
An annual trends report says addressing the impact of COVID-19, stigma and the distrust of public health is needed to ensure harm reduction and raise treatment numbers.
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Immunity to COVID-19 may not last. This threatens a vaccine and herd immunity Health Times - 22-07-2020
How is the world going to go back to the days when we could grab a coffee, see a movie, or attend a concert or footy game with anyone?
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'Genomic fingerprinting' helps us trace coronavirus outbreaks. What is it and how does it work? Health Times - 22-07-2020
If you had told me in January that “genomics” would become a buzzword in 2020, I’d have thought you were crazy.
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Breakthrough blood test detects positive COVID-19 result in 20 minutes Health Times - 22-07-2020
World-first research by Monash University in Australia has been able to detect positive COVID-19 cases using blood samples in about 20 minutes, and identify whether someone
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4 unusual things we've learned about the coronavirus since the start of the pandemic Health Times - 17-07-2020
It is now almost six months since the world became aware of COVID-19, and almost four months since the World Health Organisation declared a pandemic.
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World-first technology breathes new life into cystic fibrosis detection and treatment Health Times - 17-07-2020
World-first research led by Monash University could hold the key to better monitoring and treatment of lung disease associated with cystic fibrosis (CF) – a condition
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Rising coronavirus cases among Victorian health workers could threaten our pandemic response Health Times - 14-07-2020
Over the past week, we’ve seen a spike in the number of COVID-19 infections among health-care workers in Victoria. This includes
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Stress and finances worse off during pandemic Health Times - 10-07-2020
Almost one in two Australians, 47 per cent, say they are more stressed because of the COVID-19 crisis, according to new data from The Australian National University (ANU).
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Thank you to our hardworking nurses and general practice staff Health Times - 10-07-2020
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is encouraging Australians to thank general practice staff including nurses, receptionists and administrative
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Removing sex and gender bias to improve care, starting with COVID-19 Health Times - 29-06-2020
The novel coronavirus is the latest example of a disease that affects men and women differently – although more women are being infected with COVID-19, in many countries
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Australians 'do the right thing' when following COVID-19 advice Health Times - 29-06-2020
A survey of 1420 Australians conducted at the height of the pandemic shows the majority changed their behaviour to be socially responsible, even when the threat seemed low.
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7 lessons for Australia's health system from the coronavirus upheaval Health Times - 24-06-2020
The COVID-19 pandemic forced us all to change the way we live. The lockdown altered fundamental aspects of our lives, not only to protect our own health but also
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CSIRO study reveals COVID-19's impact on weight and emotional wellbeing Health Times - 18-06-2020
A new study by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has found that weight and emotional wellbeing has suffered throughout the COVID-19 lockdown, with Australians
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Heading back to the gym? Here's how to avoid injury after coronavirus isolation Health Times - 15-06-2020
To the joy of many, indoor gyms are reopening across Australia as coronavirus restrictions continue to ease.
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Stop asking for COVID-19 clearance "certificates" Health Times - 15-06-2020
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has called on employers, school principals and day care managers to stop requiring employees, students and parents
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Parents concerned children could catch COVID-19 at school Health Times - 11-06-2020
Parents of school-aged children were very concerned that their children may catch COVID-19 if schools were reopened at Alert Level 3 despite no evidence supporting this view,
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