Analysis: 3 lessons on ethnicity, race and health equity from COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical need for robust and equitable public health systems in Canada that address the population’s diverse needs.
Study finds missed opportunities with COVID antivirals on Australian PBS
A new study has revealed significant discrepancies in the prescription of COVID-19 antivirals, indicating that many patients may not have received the most effective treatment available.
Why scrapping the term ‘long COVID’ would be harmful for people with the condition
The assertion from Queensland’s chief health officer John Gerrard that it’s time to stop using the term “long COVID” has made waves in Australian and international media over recent days.
Pandemic put Antarctic research on ice
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) School of Earth and Environment Associate Professor Daniela Liggett says many people mistakenly think...
Religious people coped better with Covid-19 pandemic, research suggests
Two Cambridge-led studies suggest that the psychological distress caused by lockdowns (UK) and experience of infection (US) was reduced among those of faith compared to non-religious people.
Citizen of the Year honoured for pioneering COVID-19 treatment
Two leading University of Newcastle health researchers, Professor Nathan Bartlett and Emeritus Professor Julie Byles have each been honoured in the 2024 City of Newcastle Citizen of the Year Awards.
Expert insight: Excessive social media use worsened adolescent mental health during COVID-19
How does time spent online, and especially social media, affect the brains and behaviours of children and youth?
AI assist for COVID-19 diagnosis
The new AI system uses a deep learning-based algorithm that is able to quickly and accurately distinguish between COVID-19 cases, normal cases, and pneumonia in X-ray images.
Viral success: McMaster researchers discover new way to protect against infections like COVID-19
An exciting therapeutic discovery involving synthetic aptamers being worked on by McMaster researchers is showing promise in protecting against viral infections like COVID-19.
Children with asthma not at higher risk of severe COVID, research suggests
A study of nearly 19,000 children who sought care at hospital for COVID-19 during the pandemic shows those with asthma were not at greater risk of serious infection.
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