Genomic testing—the ability to read an individual’s genetic code and identify their risk of conditions such as cancer—has opened up huge possibilities in personalized medicine. But it has also introduced serious ethical challenges. Particularly, there is the danger of life…
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Over 10 million Australians in coronavirus lockdown
More than 10 million Australians have been ordered into lockdown as coronavirus cases spread across the country, and Brisbane on Tuesday became the fourth major city to issue stay-at-home orders. The three-day snap lockdown for Brisbane, starting on Tuesday evening,…
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The ebb and flow of COVID-19 vaccine support: What social media tells us about Australians and the jab
Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout has hit yet another crossroads. Public confidence has wavered following the federal government’s announcement last week that the Pfizer vaccine was the preferred choice for people under age 50. The advice was based on an extremely…
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New Sydney COVID-19 cluster gives Australians ‘wake-up call’
Health officials were rushing Thursday to trace the source of a growing cluster of COVID-19 cases in Australia’s largest city of Sydney, with thousands of residents urged to stay home. Initial reports of five cases on Thursday morning had grown…
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Primary care key to protecting Australians from COVID-19
Australia’s GP clinics, pharmacies and other primary care services are key to protecting our most vulnerable people against COVID-19, according to new research led by experts at the Australian National University (ANU). Professor Michael Kidd AM, who is Professor of…
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