Medical and fabric masks: who wears what when
This animation from the World Health Organisation explains who should wear medical and fabric masks in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19
The COVID-19 category provides evidence-informed insight into the ongoing pandemic and its impacts on health, society and healthcare systems. It covers research updates, long-term effects, vaccines and policy discussions, helping readers understand developments and implications as the landscape continues to evolve.
Some people with mood disorders struggling amid pandemic: study
Disruption and ongoing instability as Australians navigate the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is weighing heavily on people with a mood disorder such as depression or bipolar...
Strong close relationships key in coping with pandemic, twin study shows
A new study of twins and triplets shows how our close social relationships are vital in how we cope with the upheaval of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....
Rankin’s powerful portraits of NHS frontline staff
Rebecca Wallersteiner interviews the renowned photographer, Rankin, who has previously shot the Rolling Stones, David Bowie and the Queen on his powerful new portraits of...
Saliva based rapid test for COVID-19 antigen
A saliva based test for COVID-19 providing results directly to patients in minutes is being developed as a result of a new collaboration between Luas...
Referrals of urgent care lung conditions drop by up to 70%
An average of 3,399 patients per week missed out on urgent and routine referrals during lockdown, according to the Taskforce for Lung Health. New analysis...
Cancer backlog: Action Radiotherapy response
Action Radiotherapy calls for an urgent resolution to the cancer backlog caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. "A dramatic intervention from Government and the NHS is...
Drinking post-lockdown: Time to reassess our relationship with alcohol?
With drinking habits changed for thousands of people under lockdown, there are warnings of more excessive alcohol consumption when pubs reopen on July 4 Regular...
UN Report – preventing the next pandemic
Unite human, animal and environmental health to prevent the next pandemic according to newly published UN Report. COVID-19 is just one example of the rising...
RSM webinar: Cardiac and cardiovascular issues
COVID-19 Series: Cardiac and cardiovascular issues - Episode 28 Hypertension and pre-existing cardiac conditions are risk factors for higher morbidity from COVID-19. The reasons for this...
