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Fri, 2009-01-16 10:38 — Slade Beard

The mission of this working group is to articulate and shape issues of resilience and sustainability in Australia as they may be implemented as reforms of current policies, as well as contemplate and make recommendations for more extensive critiques and proposals for state and local systems transformation, as may be necessary or desirable beyond the scope of traditional reforms being undertaken by the current Australian national government and Australian local government proposals.

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This Working Group is focused on developing an Australian Resilience System to ensure resilience and sustainability for Australians.
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The Driving Factor Behind Long COVID May Have Been Identified --studies

Mon, 2024-12-02 09:57 — mike kraft
Mysterious Driving Factor Behind Long COVID May Have Been Identified A persistent form of infection? The Conversation ScienceAlert

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Why long COVID inflammation damages heart cells --Australian study

Tue, 2024-11-05 10:14 — mike kraft
Long COVID inflammation damages heart cells - Earth.com Long COVID inflammation linked to heart damage, as blood analysis reveals elevated cytokines impacting heart cells. Earth.com

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Often referred to as “long COVID,” the condition is marked by an array of recurring symptoms, including chest pain and heart palpitations.

But why do these symptoms persist? Recent research by the University of Queensland (UQ) offers profound insights.

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Australia’s pandemic plans called ‘grossly inadequate’, pointing to lessons learned--government inquiry

Tue, 2024-10-29 10:57 — mike kraft
Australia’s pandemic plans were ‘grossly inadequate’, an inquiry has found. What lessons can be learned? Initiated by the Albanese government in 2023, the 866-page report finds people still feel ‘resentment about what they lost’ during pandemic lockdowns The Guardian
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U.S. ranks last on key health care measures compared with other high-income nations

Thu, 2024-09-19 10:50 — mike kraft
US ranks last on key health care measures compared with other high-income nations, despite spending the most, report says | CNN The US spends more on health care than any other high-income country, but a new report suggests that “Americans are sicker, die younger and struggle to afford essential health care.” Jacqueline Howard CNN

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Smart watch activity trackers could offer early clues on COVID-19--study

Thu, 2024-09-05 11:45 — mike kraft
Wearable activity trackers could offer early clues on COVID-19 For COVID-19 diagnosis, wearables were accurate 88% of the time. CIDRAP

A new study from researchers at the University of South Australia reveals that wearable activity trackers, such as Apple Watches and Fitbits, show promise in detecting early signals of disease—particularly atrial fibrillation associated with stroke and COVID-19. The study is published in the journal JMIR mHealth and uHealth.

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Bird flu strains: Where are they spreading around the globe

Fri, 2024-07-12 11:21 — mike kraft
Bird flu strains: Where are they spreading around the globe? Avian influenza, or bird flu, has public health officials on alert after an unprecedented spread in dairy cows in the United States this year. Four dairy workers have also tested positive in the country. Reuters Reuters
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Australia
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Bird flu and egg shortages hits McDonald's breakfasts in Australia

Tue, 2024-07-02 10:50 — mike kraft
Bird flu hits McDonald's breakfasts in Australia Good luck getting a late-morning McMuffin in Australia. Reuters Reuters
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Australia hit by ‘big wave’ of Covid at same time as increase in flu

Thu, 2024-06-06 11:41 — mike kraft
Australia hit by ‘big wave’ of Covid at same time as increase in flu Experts say both are at ‘critical point’ of escalation and that people should ensure they are up to date with vaccinations The Guardian
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Bird flu: Australia reports first human avian flu infection

Thu, 2024-05-23 10:05 — mike kraft
Australia reports first human avian flu infection Australia reported its first human case of avian influenza on Wednesday in a child who authorities said had been infected in India but made a full recovery, while a different highly contagious strain was found on an egg farm. Peter Hobson Reuters

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India
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Australia: COVID-19 third leading cause of death in 2022

Thu, 2023-09-28 13:45 — mike kraft
COVID-19 third leading cause of death in Australia in 2022 An infectious disease (influenza and pneumonia) was last in the top 5 leading causes of death in 1970. CIDRAP

Last year, COVID-19 killed 9,859 Australians, behind only heart disease and dementia (including Alzheimer’s) as the leading causes of death in the country.

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