Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Toxoplasmosis eye disease common in Australia
One in 150 Australians have retinal scars caused by the Toxoplasma parasite, according to new Flinders University analysis.
May 12, 2022
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News tagged with western australia
Vaccination
Time to remove vaccine mandates? Not so fast—it could have unintended consequences
Several Australian states have used mandates to drive up COVID vaccination rates. Governments justified the mandates on the basis of preventing the spread of disease and protecting the vulnerable.
Apr 13, 2022
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Health
Sick of packing school lunches already? Here's how to make it easier
As academics and dietitians, we have a head start in making nutritious choices for our kids, but we also sometimes struggle with lunchboxes.
Apr 5, 2022
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Ophthalmology
Myopia progression may continue in young adults into late 20s
(HealthDay)—Myopia progression may continue for more than one-third of young adults during the third decade of life, according to a study published online Jan. 6 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Jan 12, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aussies say they're more COVID compliant than their peers
The majority of Australians say they are extremely diligent when it comes to complying with COVID-19 restrictions, but think others aren't, according to a study from The Australian National University (ANU).
Dec 28, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Australia sticks with easing plans as virus cases jump
Australia will push ahead with plans to ease COVID restrictions before Christmas, officials said Tuesday, even as new coronavirus cases in the country's most populous state reached a 10-week high.
Dec 14, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study examines attitudes to vaccine mandates
A new study from The University of Western Australia published in Vaccine examines how people feel about policies and practices surrounding vaccine mandates.
Dec 6, 2021
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Health
Beer garden water misting systems revealed as potential health hazards
They make summer afternoons far more bearable, but new research has revealed water misting systems are a breeding ground for potentially lethal disease causing bacteria—and there are no health regulations in place to protect ...
Nov 30, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 study celebrates public health measures
A national study of Australians' responses to COVID-19 public health measures has found stories of hope, strength and acceptance for such protective measures as social distancing, hand hygiene and even lockdowns.
Nov 22, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Western Australia sets 90% vaccination target for reopening
While people are now able to travel freely in Australia's more populated east, COVID-19-free Western Australia will maintain its tight restrictions into next year, state leaders said Friday.
Nov 5, 2021
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