Australians with disability are disproportionately affected by disasters such as fire, floods, cyclones and heatwaves. Yet we rarely hear their perspectives and insights on what's needed to ensure they're not left stranded ...
Dec 2, 2020
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After passing the six-month mark of coronavirus shutdowns, many people are still struggling to find hope and a sense of meaning in their lives. Much about the virus and how to control it remains uncertain; consequently, rates ...
Nov 13, 2020
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Between 130,000 and 210,000 COVID-19 deaths in the United States could have been avoided if the Trump administration had quickly and effectively implemented a cohesive public health response to the novel coronavirus, according ...
Oct 22, 2020
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The results of an online questionnaire of 609 breast cancer survivors in the U.S. suggest that nearly half of patients experienced delays in care during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, by researchers ...
Aug 18, 2020
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On April 20, 2010, an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig triggered what would become the largest marine oil spill in history. Before the well was finally capped 87 days later on July 15, an estimated 4 million barrels ...
Jul 15, 2020
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A new report from Columbia University's National Center for Disaster Preparedness outlines the necessary steps to ensure a safe reopening of local economies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The April report, entitled "Work in ...
Jun 1, 2020
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With alarming statistics and bad news about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic dominating network news, social media and even advertising, many people might struggle to maintain a positive outlook. But it is possible to cope and ...
Apr 1, 2020
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The dermatology community is inadequately prepared for a biological disaster and would benefit from a formal preparedness training program, according to a study from the George Washington University (GW). The article is published ...
Jan 30, 2020
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From fires to floods, older adults are disproportionately affected in disasters. In honor of National Preparedness Month, USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology experts offer age-friendly advice on how to better prepare ...
Sep 28, 2018
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A new set of online tools is designed to help families and communities keep children safe in disasters.
Jun 19, 2018
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