Oncology & Cancer
Cancer treatment could be replicated for COVID-19
Beta-blockers could potentially be used to treat COVID-19, according to a new international study by Italian and Australian scientists.
Nov 3, 2020
0
23
Page 30 - News tagged with australians
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UN report says up to 850,000 animal viruses could be caught by humans unless we protect nature
UN report says up to 850,000 animal viruses could be caught by humans, unless we protect nature
Oct 30, 2020
0
6
Pediatrics
Children may need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 too—here's what we need to consider
An ideal COVID-19 vaccine would not only protect people from becoming ill, it would also stop the virus spreading through the population. The best way to do this is to vaccinate as many people as possible.
Oct 23, 2020
0
3
Medical economics
New modelling finds investing in childcare and aged care almost pays for itself
In the absence of an official analysis of the impact of the budget by gender the National Foundation for Australian Women has this morning published its own gender analysis of the budget, across multiple dimensions.
Oct 19, 2020
0
4
Pediatrics
The 'Goldilocks day': The perfect day for kids' bone health
Not too little, not too much—Goldilocks' "just right" approach can now assess children's daily activities as new research from the University of South Australia confirms the best make up of a child's day to maximize bone ...
Oct 19, 2020
0
20
Gerontology & Geriatrics
Aged-care facilities need accredited infection control experts. Who are they, and what will they do?
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety last week released a special report looking at the sector's response to COVID-19.
Oct 7, 2020
0
2
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Australia expects COVID-19 vaccination is still a year away
Australia considered a rollout of a coronavirus vaccine no sooner than mid-2021 a best-case scenario in its pandemic planning that would save the economy tens of billions of dollars, the treasurer said on Wednesday.
Oct 7, 2020
0
2
Vaccination
Australians say health workers should get COVID jab first
Australians say frontline healthcare workers and aged and disability carers should be the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU).
Sep 24, 2020
0
2
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Neurological consequences of COVID-19: The 'Silent Wave'
Is the world prepared a wave of neurological consequences that may be on its way as a result of COVID-19? This question is at the forefront of research underway at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health. A ...
Sep 23, 2020
0
2
Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Tool uses fat in bone and muscle to diagnose disease, predict falls and fractures
Doctors will soon be able to use fat to diagnose musculoskeletal disease within seconds and predict the risk of falls and fractures in older people, thanks to a world-leading tool developed by Melbourne researchers.
Sep 18, 2020
0
1
