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By Dr Babita Bhatt and Prof Israr Qureshi. The federal budget has gained significant attention for supporting those most in need by delivering cost-of-living relief and strengthening Medicare. But it also recognises that some problems cannot be overcome with one-size-fits-all solutions.
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Analysis and opinion | 10 Aug 2020
COVID-19 pandemic shows why infant formula donations are dangerous and how breastfeeding protects infants
Breastfeeding is important at all times, but even more so in emergencies.
Analysis and opinion | 10 Jul 2020
Melbourne's second lockdown will take a toll on mental health. We need to look out for the vulnerable
Australians are already experiencing mental health fallout from COVID-19. A prolonged pandemic, and a second lockdown, might only make things worse.
Analysis and opinion | 6 Jul 2020
4 unusual things we've learned about the coronavirus since the start of the pandemic
As the number of people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus grows, so does our knowledge of how it spreads, how it affects the body, and the range of symptoms it causes.
Analysis and opinion | 6 Jul 2020
Separating mothers with COVID-19 from their newborns does more harm than good
Preventing early skin to skin contact potentially disrupts newborn physiology.
Analysis and opinion | 16 Jun 2020
We don't know if breastfeeding is rising or falling in Australia. That's bad for everyone
Despite its importance for women and children, the still there is no funding available to monitor breastfeeding rates in Australia.
Analysis and opinion | 10 Jun 2020
Scientists around the world are already fighting the next pandemic
The “superbug problem” will not be solved by more prudent antibiotic use alone.
Analysis and opinion | 28 May 2020
Seeing is believing: how media mythbusting can actually make false beliefs stronger
Misinformation about coronavirus can have serious consequences.
Analysis and opinion | 14 May 2020
Contact tracing apps are vital tools in the fight against coronavirus. But who decides how they work?
A proposed fix to help the COVIDSafe app work on Apple phones may come with costs to public health and accountability.
Analysis and opinion | 5 May 2020
Can you get the COVID-19 coronavirus twice?
ANU infectious disease specialist, Dr Sanjaya Senanayake, answers the big question.
Analysis and opinion | 23 Apr 2020
Can coronavirus spread 4 metres?
Recent headlines have suggested COVID-19 can spread up to four metres, drawing into question the current advice to maintain 1.5 metres between people to prevent the spread of the virus.
