Study shows impact of pandemic on families with seriously ill children
Many parents of children with chronic illnesses felt hospitals were unsafe during the COVID-19 pandemic and took to social media to find information relevant to them, a Southampton-led study suggests.
Global eradication of COVID-19 should not be dismissed – new analysis
Eradicating COVID‑19 across the globe is theoretically more feasible than for polio but much less so than it was for smallpox, according to an analysis by New Zealand researchers.
Victoria makes Australia’s First mRNA vaccine candidate
Victorian scientists and manufacturers have created Australia’s first mRNA COVID-19 vaccine candidate – Australia’s first ever mRNA drug product – in just five months, enabling clinical trials to begin in the new year.
UM students’ graduation work explores health issues in post-pandemic era
The Department of Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Macau (UM), recently launched Eudemonia – UM Bridges 2022.
Older adults with obesity experienced greater stress during COVID-19’s first year
Adults over 50 living with obesity were more likely to experience stressors during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, despite being less likely to perceive the pandemic’s consequences as negative...
Cambridge initiative to address risks of future engineered pandemics
Covid-19 showed us how vulnerable the world is to pandemics – but what if the next pandemic were somehow engineered? How would the world respond – and could we stop it happening in the first place?
Covid-19 leaves unpaid carers without physical and mental health treatment
This was at a time when the majority (70%) of carers had to provide more care for older, disabled or seriously ill relatives or friends, and millions more people took on an unpaid caring role.
Has Australia really had 60,000 undiagnosed COVID-19 cases?
Better funding models for aged care could improve safety and quality, argues UTS Professor Michael Woods.
Navigating the next phase of COVID-19: three critical issues for business leaders
Business leaders need to address questions on work processes, performance and virtual teams to improve productivity and engagement through the COVID-19 induced recession, says UNSW Business School.
Elimination strategy optimal pandemic response – new research
A goal of eliminating community transmission of the pandemic virus causing COVID‑19 is achievable and sustainable as a response strategy for COVID‑19 and other emerging pandemic diseases...
