Maximilian de Courten
Stopping, blocking and dampening – how Aussie drugs in the pipeline could treat COVID-19
While widespread vaccination is key in our fight against COVID-19, people who are infected still need better treatment to improve their chance of survival and making a full recovery. Early …
What is thrombocytopenia, the rare blood condition possibly linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine?
The federal government has asked Australia’s medical and vaccine regulators to urgently consider the European Medicines Agency’s finding of a possible link between the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID vaccine and rare blood …
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No, the extra hygiene precautions we’re taking for COVID-19 won’t weaken our immune systems
During the COVID-19 pandemic we’re constantly being reminded to practise good hygiene by frequently washing our hands and regularly cleaning the spaces where we live and work. These practices aim …
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Two weeks into Melbourne’s lockdown, why aren’t COVID-19 case numbers going down?
Fourteen days after Melbourne was put back into lockdown, the latest daily tally of 484 new cases in Victoria makes for dispiriting reading. Why have the numbers stubbornly refused to go down, …