North Carolina-based scientists say they may have designed a universal vaccine that could protect us from current and future Covid strains, but progress is being held back due to funding issues. The dominant BA.4 and BA.5 strains have proven to ...
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Academic urges for reform of Australia’s abortion laws: podcast
Photo: Supplied An expert says Australian abortion legislation is hindering people seeking access to those services, and suggests nurses and midwives should be more involved. CQUniversity academic Lydia Mainey, who specialises in abortion care and gender-based violence, says a change ...
More »‘It’s time for action’: nursing chief calls for staffing gap to be filled: podcast
Last week, nurses and midwives took to the streets demanding more staff, and better pay and work conditions. Organised by NSW's Nurses and Midwives Association, this year's third strike came in response to the state's health workforce boost that's planning ...
More »‘Above all, I am a nurse’ – Patricia Davidson reflects on her career: podcast
The Honorary Fellowship Award handed down by Australia's largest nursing union, the Royal College of Nursing, went to Professor Patricia M. Davidson this year, recognising her distinguished career as a nurse, researcher and educator. Having co-authored over 500 journal articles ...
More »Free flu jabs offered this month to address national spike in cases: podcast
After two years of almost flu-free Australia, cases are rising once again as winter closes in. Within a fortnight, 26,000 confirmed influenza cases were recorded nationwide while borders open up and covid restrictions eased. It's a stark contrast compared to ...
More »Meet HESTA’s 2022 Nurse of the Year: podcast
Picture: Supplied. Nurse practitioner Sue Hegarty had the honour to receive the 2022 HESTA Nurse of the Year award. She was one of the three nominated nurses this year and won because of her exceptional contribution to the not-for-profit organisation ...
More »New book explores the history of nursing in the Northern Territory – Podcast
A new book has offered a closer look into the lives of nurses working in the Northern Territory almost a hundred years ago. Pride and Revelation – Stories from Charles Darwin University Nursing Museum was written by Janie Mason, who ...
More »Who cares: A nurse’s fight for equity – Podcast
Whitney Fear A new documentary highlights the vital role nurses play in the wellbeing and support of their communities. The 30-minute film 'Who cares: A nurse's fight for equity' follows nurse Whitney Fear who works at Family Healthcare, a health ...
More »Celebrating International Nurses Day with Kylie Ward – podcast
Professor Kylie Ward loves her job and is proud to be a nurse. In light of today being International Nurses Day, Nursing Review asked ACN's chief executive what the 12th of May means to her. She says that 2022's theme: ...
More »RACGP president on the need to maintain COVID-19 vaccine donations to developing countries – podcast
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has pressed the federal government to step up its COVID-19 vaccine dose donation efforts as the existing $300 million Pacific support package is due to expire in June. During the pandemic, the ...
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