Obstetrics & gynaecology
Pregnancy and birth in the time of a pandemic
When it comes to COVID-19 and pregnancy, there's a lot we don't know.
Jun 15, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Predicting the pandemic's psychological toll: why suicide modelling is so difficult
We've recently heard experts raise concerns about a looming mental health crisis, warning COVID-19's psychological toll on Australians could be like a second wave of the pandemic.
May 29, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Canadian study finds temperature, latitude not associated with COVID-19 spread
Temperature and latitude do not appear to be associated with the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to a study of many countries published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), but school closures ...
May 8, 2020
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Medications
Public would obey major changes to antibiotic advice, research shows
The public would comply with major changes to medical advice—but would then be less likely to follow other new guidelines in the future, research shows.
May 6, 2020
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Health
'Loss of pleasure' in teen sleep study
Sleep patterns around the world have been disrupted as screen time increases and sleep routines change with COVID-19 self-isolation requirements.
May 5, 2020
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Medical research
Regulatory hurdles make HIV research less effective, experts say
A regulatory conundrum faces researchers trying to slow the spread of HIV among minors. Sometimes those researchers need consent from parents, a requirement that can leave some of the most endangered minors out of the picture.
May 4, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
To combat COVID-19, behavioral pitfalls must be addressed
During any crisis, timely, and sometimes life-altering, decisions must be made, requiring an extreme amount of sound judgment under uncertainty. The Covid-19 pandemic is no different.
Apr 24, 2020
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Surgery
Hospitals shouldn't restart unnecessary elective surgeries after the pandemic
Part of Australia's response to the coronavirus pandemic was a severe reduction in elective surgery, and so private hospitals have stood almost empty for a month now.
Apr 16, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Coronavirus: Why experts disagree so strongly over how to tackle the disease
The global coronavirus pandemic has prompted a wide range of responses by governments around the world. China has instituted severe lockdowns, which South Korea has avoided in favor of widespread testing and surveillance, ...
Apr 10, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
More Americans recognizing importance of COVID-19 safety measures
(HealthDay)—Americans' understanding of safety measures to protect themselves from COVID-19 is increasing, according to an ongoing survey conducted by researchers at the Center for Economic and Social Research at the University ...
Mar 24, 2020
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