Health
Iron fortified cereal could be the answer to bridging infant iron gap
New research from SAHMRI may have found a solution to improve iron intake among older Australian infants, iron fortified infant cereals.
Oct 23, 2023
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Medical research
From diagnosis to services and support: How Australia's long COVID response is falling short
Around 5-10% of people in Australia experience symptoms for more than three months after a COVID infection, termed long COVID.
Oct 23, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tuberculosis isn't just a historical disease. Here's how it spreads and who is at risk
Tuberculosis is often seen as a threat of the past. But it remains a significant concern worldwide, with international travel spreading the disease.
Oct 16, 2023
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Pediatrics
Babies better protected against whooping cough if mom is vaccinated during pregnancy, study finds
Mothers vaccinated against whooping cough (pertussis) during pregnancy have babies who are 70% less likely to have a pertussis infection in infancy, compared to the babies of unvaccinated mothers.
Oct 10, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Infertility associated with small increased risk for birth defects among children conceived through fertility treatment
A study of more than 850,000 children born in Australia found that parental infertility may be a factor for a small increased risk of birth defects in children conceived through fertility treatment. The authors also found ...
Oct 9, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 first infectious disease in top five causes of death since 1970
COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in 2022, accounting for more than 1 in 20 deaths (9,859 of 190,939 deaths), according to figures released today (Sept. 27) by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Sep 27, 2023
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Addiction
Should retailers pay more to sell tobacco?
New research into the impact of tobacco retailer licensing fees on tobacco availability has prompted public health experts to call on all Australian Governments to adopt a higher minimum standard of licensing regulation nationally ...
Sep 22, 2023
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Health
Adult food literacy program increases nutrition habits over time
Improving food literacy positively influences diet quality and reduces the risk of chronic diseases; however, interpreting the evidence of its effectiveness has been limited. Results of a new study in the Journal of Nutrition ...
Sep 11, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
More than 6,000 women told researchers what they wanted for their next pregnancy and birth. Here's what they said
Many women want a different kind of pregnancy and birth the next time around. Many want to see the same one or two midwives throughout, and want to choose where they give birth. And when the time comes, they want a vaginal ...
Sep 5, 2023
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Pediatrics
Pediatric ICU admissions for SARS-CoV-2 decreased across waves
Across successive waves of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants of concern (VOCs), there was a decrease in intensive care unit (ICU) admissions across ages, while ventilatory and oxygen support ...
Sep 2, 2023
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