Health
We must act now to avert a COVID-19 crisis in disability care
In Victoria there are nearly 80 active COVID-19 cases linked to more than 50 disability accommodation sites. At least two people have died.
Aug 21, 2020
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Diabetes
Diabetes-related lower-limb amputations up in older adults
(HealthDay)—Since 2009, diabetes-related nontraumatic lower-extremity amputation (NLEA) has been increasing among older adults, according to a study published online July 28 in Diabetes Care.
Aug 6, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Social housing, aged care and Black Americans: How coronavirus affects already disadvantaged groups
While it's true anyone is at risk of catching and becoming ill with COVID-19, it's becoming increasingly clear this virus discriminates.
Jul 29, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aged care crisis reflects poor preparation and a broken system
Scott Morrison wasn't going to be caught out twice. In Hawaii during the bushfires, the prime minister had hesitated before returning (slightly) early.
Jul 28, 2020
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Health
Age of sexual debut among young gay-identified sexual minority men
Young gay sexual minority men—especially Black and Latino youth—have their first sexual experiences at younger ages, emphasizing a need for comprehensive and inclusive sex education, according to Rutgers researchers.
Jul 14, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Rising coronavirus cases among Victorian health workers could threaten our pandemic response
Over the past week, we've seen a spike in the number of COVID-19 infections among health-care workers in Victoria.
Jul 10, 2020
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Pediatrics
American Cancer Society updates guideline for HPV vaccination
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its guideline for HPV vaccination, adapting a 2019 update from the Federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The ACS first issued a guideline for routine use ...
Jul 8, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Older age, black race, diabetes up hospitalization in COVID-19
(HealthDay)—Characteristics that are independently associated with hospitalization for COVID-19 include older age, black race, and having diabetes mellitus, according to research published in the June 17 early-release issue ...
Jun 24, 2020
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Health
Almost half of administrative tasks in doctor's surgeries could be automated
With COVID-19 forcing the primary care sector to rethink priorities, a new report from Oxford suggest automation can transform doctors' surgeries, for the benefit of patients and staff.
Jun 10, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New study establishes link between sexual orientation and personality
Men and women who identify as gay/lesbian or bisexual tend to show different personality traits to those who identify as straight, particularly among younger adults. This is according to new research, published in the Journal ...
Jun 9, 2020
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