There is no evidence that the coronavirus has evolved into a deadlier strain. It is almost certainly less lethal than initially reported, but that might mean there are more cases than we realised.
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With no vaccines or treatments, the fight against coronavirus comes down to this behavioral technique. A physician explains how it works.
Stay calm, stick to the facts and talk to your children about your own feelings on the coronavirus and COVID-19 disease.
We used to think the rise in allergies was because we weren’t exposed to as many early infections as previous generations. But that’s not the case.
There’s no evidence you can spread the Wuhan coronavirus before showing symptoms, but one study suggests it’s possible for children and young people to be infectious without ever having symptoms.
If hospitals are not thoroughly cleaned, patients may be at higher risk of infection. We tested a new approach to hospital cleaning, and found it could reduce infections and save money.
With an ageing population, and the growing threat of antibiotic resistance, now is the time to be worried about sepsis.
Many articles describe the rise of superbugs - bacteria that are resistant to antibiotic drugs - as inevitable. But society has the knowledge to stop the spread of these microbes.
A surprising number of people are catching pneumonia or urinary tract infections in hospital, a new Australian study shows for the first time.
New technology could help doctors identify the right antibiotic for their patient in double-quick time.
Whooping cough is making a comeback. Here’s how to identify it, and why vaccination is a way to protect babies.
Research using massive databases – such as the Danish Psychiatric Central Research Register – is enabling a whole new understanding of the links between life history, the gut and mental health.
Instability in the DRC and Ebola’s deadly properties is making it hard to contain the virus.
A study that more NHS managers actually lowered rates of infection and led to some improvement in patient satisfaction.
It’s hard to predict how long it will take to feel better after you start taking antibiotics. But if you start feeling worse one to two days after starting the therapy, you must see your doctor.
Millions of bacteria live on our skin without making us sick. It’s when they manage to get through that they can be dangerous – particularly if they’re resistant to antibiotics.
Antibiotic resistance is a major and growing global health threat. These five recent examples show us how dangerous it can be.
Sepsis can maim or kill within hours. Here’s how to identify the condition.
The nematode that can turn slugs into zombies.
New research uses pathology in dinosaur bones to look at predator-prey interactions in the fossil record.
Top contributors
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Professor of Global Biosecurity, NHMRC L3 Research Fellow, Head, Biosecurity Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney
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Instructor of Human Immunology, Emory University
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Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of New Mexico
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Professor of Nursing and Health Services Research, Avondale College of Higher Education
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Research Assistant Professor of Immunology, Tufts University
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Clinical Assistant Professor of Immunology, University of South Carolina
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Associate Professor, Computing & Information Systems; Director, Melbourne Data Analytics Platform, The University of Melbourne
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Professor in Evolutionary Biology (jointly appointed with South Australian Museum), Flinders University
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Professor, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, UNSW Sydney
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Professor at ANU Medical School; Senior Staff Specialist Infectious Diseases; General Physician, Australian National University
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Head of Ear Health, Telethon Kids Institute, Curtin University
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Immunology researcher, Monash University
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Senior Research Fellow, School of Medicine, The University of Western Australia
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Head, Clem Jones Centre for Neurobiology and Stem Cell Research
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Emeritus Professor, School of Public Health, Queensland University of Technology
