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First Aid, Mental Health
Panic attacks
Panic attacks can happen to anyone, without any obvious cause or warning. They can be extremely alarming both for the person experiencing the attack and anyone trying to help Exams …
Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Global Reach
Covid-19: herd immunity in Sweden fails to materialise
Sweden’s policy of allowing the controlled spread of Covid-19 viral infection among the population has so far failed to deliver the country’s previously stated goal of herd immunity. Commenting on recent antibody testing clinical and research findings, authors of a …
Australasia, Cardiology, Exercise, Global Reach, Heart & Lung, Lifestyle, Nutrition
Premature cardiovascular disease mortality
More Australians and Americans are dying from cardiovascular disease attributable to excess weight, particularly in younger people, new research finds. University of Melbourne researchers warn that this trend will continue …
COVID-19 Update, Pharmacy/Drugs
More action needed on pharmacy risk assessments
More action needed on pharmacy risk assessments: – A new survey carried out by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and the UK Black Pharmacists Association (UKBPA) has found that pharmacy …
Australasia, Autism, Innovation, Lifestyle, Neurology
Young people on the autism spectrum and …
Helping young people on the autism spectrum plan and prepare for their working life. “Don’t limit yourself. Go higher. Think bigger.” That’s the advice 20-year-old Liam Picen has for other autistic young people planning for their working …

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