Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New rapid test for deadly mosquito-borne virus
University of the Sunshine Coast researchers have developed a rapid portable test for one of the world's fastest-spreading mosquito-borne diseases.
Aug 18, 2023
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Lush grasslands, higher allergy risks: What hay fever sufferers can expect from another La Niña season
Australia has among the highest prevalence of asthma and hay fever globally. La Niña (and El Niño) will undoubtedly affect allergy sufferers.
Sep 14, 2022
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Medical economics
Public health care fared better than the private sector in the coronavirus pandemic, study finds
Publicly funded health care systems in developed countries fared better in terms of excess mortality and case fatality associated with COVID-19 than private sector health care. A study compared the performance of health care ...
Apr 18, 2023
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Climate change 'to decimate NT's rural health workforce'
The Northern Territory (NT) could lose up to a third of its doctors as they look to escape the dangerous effects of climate change, according to new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU).
Apr 12, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Human trials for Streptococcus A vaccine
Griffith University's Institute for Glycomics has launched human trials for a vaccine against Streptococcus A, the germ that causes rheumatic fever.
Feb 28, 2013
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Health
Could an afternoon nap help us cope with hotter temperatures? It's worked for our First Nations people
When it's hot outside, it's safer to head for air-conditioned shelter—right?
Aug 8, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Murray Valley encephalitis: Summer is over but mosquito-borne disease remains a risk in northern Australia
Cooler temperatures are fading our memories of summer and reducing numbers of mosquitoes in southern parts of Australia. But up north, warmer temperatures and plenty of rain will keep mosquitoes active.
Apr 12, 2024
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