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Leadership in food safety management
All too familiar food safety problems persist at unacceptably high rates. [ + ]
Leadership in a pandemic
Leadership has been a critical factor in Australia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Reduce unused containers to stop mosquito breeding, say researchers
Reducing the number of unused containers lying around could be an efficient and effective means of mosquito control. [ + ]
How COVID-19 has exposed the need for telehealth in aged and assisted care
From virtual hospitals to video calls with GPs, innovations in telehealth are transforming the industry and pointing the way forward post-pandemic. [ + ]
Debunking COVID-19 myths with science communication
UNSW Sydney medical scientist Associate Professor Darren Saunders explains how scientists cut through the misinformation surrounding COVID‑19. [ + ]
Renowned rehab program for PD arrives in Sydney
The PD Warrior program has arrived in Sydney's north-west, with the potential to improve the symptoms of patients living with Parkinson's disease. [ + ]
Cancer patients set to benefit from expanded oncology network
Patients will have increased access to the latest oncology treatment technology and research, following GenesisCare's acquisition. [ + ]
HEPA containment systems for Hospital Class N isolation rooms
This is an excerpt from a published technical article titled 'Design Considerations for Hospital Class N isolation Rooms'. [ + ]
What we know about immunity to coronaviruses
A review of more than 40 studies on coronavirus immunity suggests that SARS-CoV-2 could become the fifth seasonal coronavirus. [ + ]
Call for palliative care overhaul
Palliative Care Australia has released a report calling for an overhaul of the palliative care system in Australia and an additional annual investment of $365 million. [ + ]
What factors increase risk of severe COVID-19 or death?
A UK study has revealed that age, male sex, obesity and underlying illness emerge as risk factors for severe COVID-19 or death. [ + ]
Save our environment, save our health
More than 180 health professionals and health groups have signed an open letter warning that Australia must strengthen its weak environment laws to protect human health. [ + ]
Woodlea pen pal program helps seniors combat loneliness
The senior pen pal program encourages children and residents of the community to engage with residents of local aged-care and retirement facilities. [ + ]
Concern for Australians missing vital GP visits
Tens of thousands of Australians with chronic diseases are putting themselves at risk by missing vital visits to their GP. [ + ]
Young drunkorexic women drop food for booze
A new study shows female university students are saving their calories for binge drinking. [ + ]
