Diseases
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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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Be wary of what you see on social media Health Times - 17-03-2020
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has today warned Australians to be mindful of false or misleading medical “advice” and updates on
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COVID-19 prevention guidelines issued to Aged Care providers Health Times - 17-03-2020
Residential aged care providers will be encouraged to limit visits from today under national guidelines aimed at the prevention and control of coronavirus.
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SA has mental health resources to mitigate COVID-19 panic Health Times - 17-03-2020
A message by Professor Michael Kyrios - Vice President & Executive Dean, College of Education, Psychology & Social Work, and Director, Órama Institute of
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HotDoc screens over 600k patients in the first week of COVID-19 solution and releases TeleHealth Health Times - 17-03-2020
HotDoc, Australia’s largest patient Engagement Platform announced today that changes to its software have screened over 600,000 patients for COVID-19. HotDoc also announced
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Fears Coronavirus could lead to human rights abuses Health Times - 13-03-2020
UNSW’s Professor Anthony Zwi says Australia needs to think seriously about how the nation responds now that the Coronavirus pandemic has been officially declared.
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What is a rare disease? It's not as simple as it sounds Health Times - 06-03-2020
If you have a rare disease, you may be the only person in Australia with that condition.
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Worried about your child getting coronavirus? Here's what you need to know Health Times - 03-03-2020
The new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19, has infected nearly 90,000 people and caused more than
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This is how we're preparing for a jump in coronavirus cases Health Times - 03-03-2020
While countries around the globe have been taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by
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Rare disease new action plan is being funded by federal government AAP - 26-02-2020
Improving early detection and treatment of rare diseases is the focus of a new plan being funded by the federal government. When Kane Blackman's
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Categorising people into low, moderate or high risk should be 'abandoned' Health Times - 26-02-2020
NEARLY EVERYONE IS AT LIFETIME RISK OF STROKE, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND OTHER MAJOR NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASES. Professor of Epidemiology and Neurology at Auckland
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RACGP calls for national plan to deal with pandemics Health Times - 18-02-2020
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging the government to develop a national plan to deal with potential pandemics after the coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Thanks to you, we're ending HIV: ACON launches new HIV prevention campaign Health Times - 18-02-2020
A new HIV awareness campaign is highlighting the ongoing efforts of gay and bisexual men in the HIV prevention movement and issues a call to maintain momentum towards the
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New gene mutation associated with Fabry cardiomyopathy Health Times - 18-02-2020
The A143T variant of the GLA gene is associated with an increased risk of Fabry cardiomyopathy, according to a new study. The variant plays a role in lipid metabolism.
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What is autoinflammatory disease, the rare immune condition with waves of fever? Health Times - 11-02-2020
Just over 20 years ago, people from three generations of an American family were referred to the
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Scientists are one step closer to Hendra virus cure AAP - 04-02-2020
Scientists have successfully conducted a human trial of a treatment for the deadly Hendra virus. Scientists are one step closer to protecting
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What is Coronavirus? AAP - 21-01-2020
The risk posed to Australians by a new strain of coronavirus is low,
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Report shows sepsis death toll doubles estimate AAP - 17-01-2020
A new report shows the number of deaths from sepsis almost doubles previous estimates, with a senior health expert calling for better healthcare standards.
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