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What health professionals need to know: CVD and COVID-19 consensus statement Health Times - 07-04-2020
Caution in prescribing off-label medicines, and deferring coronary angiography in stable patients with COVID-19 and suspected myocardial infarction, are two of the key recommendations
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RANZCP applauds deal to leverage private hospitals across Australia Health Times - 06-04-2020
The recently announced partnership between the Commonwealth, States and Territories and the private and not-for-profit hospital sector will strengthen Australia’s capacity
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Concerns about COVID-19 cases deriving from unknown sources AAP - 06-04-2020
The Chief Medical Officer is encouraging safe social distancing practices with about 10 per cent of Australia's COVID-19 cases deriving from unknown sources.
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Ahpra returns over 40,000 health practitioners to the temporary pandemic response sub-register Health Times - 03-04-2020
Ahpra returns over 40,000 health practitioners to the temporary pandemic response sub-register to support our critical health workforce during the emergency
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Are smokers more likely to catch COVID-19? Health Times - 01-04-2020
Two UNSW Sydney academics discuss how coronavirus – primarily a respiratory virus – affects smokers. Professor Christine Jenkins, AM, is Conjoint
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PPE an 'ethical imperative' for front-line health workers Health Times - 01-04-2020
Personal protective equipment for front-line health workers is an ethical imperative, University of Otago ethicist Dr Elizabeth Fenton says. In a blog just
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In the fight against coronavirus, antivirals are as important as a vaccine Health Times - 07-04-2020
While many scientists are working on developing a coronavirus vaccine, others are busy testing antiviral drugs.
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In the time of coronavirus, donating blood is more essential than ever Health Times - 31-03-2020
Blood is like milk, not toilet paper. You can’t just buy a lot of it and save it for later – you need to have
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How to talk to children about COVID-19 Health Times - 31-03-2020
Experts warn children are at risk of emotional trauma due to family and community distress caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Nicola Palfrey, from The
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Australia's coronavirus cases set to hit 5000 in coming days Health Times - 30-03-2020
COVID-19 cases projected to double every few days in Australia without sufficient physical distancing, biosecurity experts say. New modelling from experts at
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Coronavirus crisis 'likely to reduce birth rate' Health Times - 26-03-2020
Australians will be less likely to have babies amid the COVID-19 uncertainty, according to a leading demographer from The Australian National University (ANU).
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New program to monitor adverse effects of new vaccines Health Times - 25-03-2020
A new Australian pilot program led by The University of Western Australia, in partnership with SmartVax, MedAdvisor and the Queensland University of Technology, will monitor
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COVID-19: is it time for Australians to make future medical decisions? Health Times - 24-03-2020
National Advance Care Planning Week kicks off today encouraging Australians to plan their future care. But it prompts the questions - what does this mean in a time of COVID-19
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How we'll avoid Australia's hospitals being crippled by coronavirus Health Times - 23-03-2020
Australians should now be practising social distancing
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COVID-19 basics explained Health Times - 23-03-2020
You’re probably inundated with news and messages about coronavirus at the moment. But how do you know if you’re
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Online care platform steps up to support most vulnerable during COVID-19 Health Times - 19-03-2020
Amid all the uncertainty and unrest, our society has a particular responsibility to consider how we best support our 3.8 million older Australians and those living with disabilities
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Children's experiences of racial discrimination linked to risk markers of long-term chronic disease Health Times - 19-03-2020
School children who experience racial discrimination show higher risk markers for later cardiometabolic disease, including diabetes, heart disease or stroke, according to
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People living with dementia a priority for aged and health care COVID-19 coronavirus responses Health Times - 19-03-2020
The needs and capacity of people living with dementia must be a priority in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Hospitals, GP clinics, community
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COVID-19: Medical experts urge planning not panic Health Times - 17-03-2020
As Australia prepares itself for the impact of COVID-19, medical experts are urging people to plan for a scenario where they become suddenly unwell, by clarifying their preferred
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Crisis communication during Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Times - 17-03-2020
Over 5,000 deaths worldwide; nearly 150,000 confirmed cases across 145 countries and territories; numerous sporting events and festival cancellations; major disruption to
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