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People with coronavirus are at risk of blood clots and strokes. Here's what we know so far Health Times - 06-05-2020
As well as causing severe respiratory problems, there is mounting evidence COVID-19 causes abnormalities in blood clotting. Patients with severe COVID-19 infection
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Can you get COVID-19 twice? Health Times - 26-04-2021
Governments are starting to lift restrictions and some are considering “immunity passports”, where all restrictions are lifted for those previously
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ANU helps make protective equipment for health workers Health Times - 04-05-2020
The Australian National University (ANU) is helping to ensure health workers have adequate supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) amid the coronavirus pandemic, by
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Should I drop my private health insurance during the pandemic? Health Times - 30-04-2020
Many Australians, especially those experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19, are asking whether they can afford to keep their private health insurance.
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Profiting from the pandemic: Fake vaccines and PPE flood the dark web Health Times - 30-04-2020
Vendors on the dark web are selling Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and drugs marketed as coronavirus vaccines or cures at high cost, according to a new study from The
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New tests detect Salmonella subtypes in minutes Health Times - 28-04-2020
UNSW Sydney researchers have developed a series of accurate and highly sensitive DNA tests which can identify the five most common Salmonella subtypes in Australia.
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Isolating does not have to mean isolated Health Times - 28-04-2020
Dementia Australia has called on the community, including health and aged care staff, to work together to maintain engagement with people impacted by dementia during this
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COVID-19 vaccine likely 12 to 18 months away Otago expert claims Health Times - 28-04-2020
Development of a COVID-19 vaccine is at best 12 to 18 months away, according to University of Otago infectious disease specialist Professor David Murdoch. Dean
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Spatial distancing rules for health workers may be insufficient Health Times - 01-05-2020
Current advice for COVID-19 health workers is based on the assumption that droplets bearing the virus travel no further than 2 metres and do not remain in the air. The body
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So you're going to school online - here are 6 ways to make the most of it Health Times - 22-04-2020
Effective learning is a two-way process between the teacher and students, meaning both need to engage. If a student simply sits
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We've known about pandemic health messaging since 1918 Health Times - 22-04-2020
Australia’s coronavirus public health messaging has been criticised as confusing during a time when health guidelines and regulations are changing rapidly,
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Csiro unlocks new way to understand evolving strains of sars-cov-2 Health Times - 20-04-2020
Researchers from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have unveiled a new approach to analysing the genetic codes – or the blueprint – of the SARS-CoV-2
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Help frontline workers fight the COVID-19 outbreak with this simple gesture Health Times - 20-04-2020
Despite the NSW Government announcing free parking at public hospital car parks for health practitioners – a shortage of car parking remains. With the workforce rapidly
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Do your bit. Your flu vaccination can help reduce the burden on our healthcare system Health Times - 20-04-2020
The more people who are vaccinated against the flu this season, the less the flu will spread in the community. Minimising the spread of flu is a good way to reduce strain
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"Stay at home" directive triggers unintended health hurdles Health Times - 21-04-2020
With workplaces forced into lockdown to battle COVID-19 and Australians required to work from home, unaddressed hearing loss is emerging as a barrier to online workforce participation
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Groundbreaking hydrogen technology shows significant potential for fighting coronavirus Health Times - 17-04-2020
Ground-breaking technology is achieving phenomenal results around the world in the fight against Coronavirus. The team at engineering company, Hydrogen Technologies,
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COVID-19 fight: Australian research offers hope as world struggles with ventilator shortage Health Times - 17-04-2020
A world-first breakthrough by Australian researchers in ventilator splitting could help hospitals under severe stress as the number of critical COVID-19 cases continues to
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Twins encouraged to join national COVID-19 research effort Health Times - 14-04-2020
Researchers are mobilising twins across Australia to join a world-first study to rapidly measure the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australians and their families.
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What actually are 'essential services' and who decides? Health Times - 14-04-2020
The Morrison government keeps using the word “essential” to describe employees, public gatherings, services and businesses that are still allowed and not
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COVID-19 drug lead treatments identified Health Times - 14-04-2020
An international team of researchers has tested more than 10,000 compounds to identify six drug candidates that may help treat COVID-19. The research, involving
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