While there is no single reliable biomarker test to diagnose #longCOVID, Burnet senior research fellow Dr Michelle Scoullar told ABC News there were other ways to diagnose patients suffering from the disease. Read the story by Ahmed Yussuf here: abc.net.au/news/2024-08-1…

Director and CEO Prof Prof Brendan Crabb is a proud signatory of @SaferWorld’s call on the Aus Gov to uphold international humanitarian law. With 300m people in need and only 18% required funding received globally, we urge leaders to course-correct and protect our fundamental values.

The Alliance is deeply concerned about the uncontrolled and accelerating multi-country outbreak of mpox. We call on Australian Government to expedite resources towards mobilisation of an effective, internationally coordinated and equitable response. Full statement: ausglobalhealth.org/alliance-state…

Join Professor Caroline Homer and colleagues for the Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery Research Week 2-6 Sept. Register at: cdnm.arinex.one #CDNMResearchWeek2024 #nursing #midwifery

Vector-borne diseases (VBDs), transmitted by mosquitoes, pose significant health risks. STRIVE strengthens health systems across Melanesia by supporting local partners in monitoring and responding to VBDs. Read more about STRIVE: burnet.edu.au/research/proje… #WorldMosquitoDay

Excited to launch the Protektem Pikinini Blong Yu (Protect Your Child) study with the Vanuatu Ministry of Health! We're investigating how antiviral prophylaxis can prevent #HepatitisB transmission from mother to child. Read more: burnet.edu.au/knowledge-and-… #HealthEquity

We're looking forward to working with Burnet Institute & WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute), with support from the Australian gov't, to increase access to #malaria diagnostic tools and treatment options across the Indo-Pacific. Learn more about our project: bit.ly/4dPRUmT #WorldMosquitoDay

"As an individual, you can't prevent yourself from getting [#legionnairesdisease], but you can get an early diagnosis," Burnet working group head in lung health Professor Guy Marks AO said. "That would be my advice to people who are concerned." abc.net.au/news/2024-08-2…

A new study finds a fourfold increase in #methamphetamine-related deaths in Australia over the past 20 years. With one of the highest rates of amphetamine dependence globally, it underscores the urgent need for better treatment & #harmreduction strategies. bit.ly/3Meq33V

🗓 Webinar: Tues, Sept 3 💡 Discuss new tools, medicines and supplies for #Preclampsia, #Eclampsia Join the #MaternalHealth Supplies Caucus of Supplies Coalition in partnership with @AlignMNH, Burnet Institute, Monash University & Unitaid. Register here: rhsupplies-org.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

On #WorldMosquitoDay, Professor James James B speaks with CNA about dengue, the progress in vaccine development, the impact of climate change on our interactions with mosquitoes and how we can better protect ourselves. For more: channelnewsasia.com/listen/daily-c…

Our open access paper in The Lancet Reg Health-West Pacific explores #syphilis incidence trends in almost 100,000 gay & bi men in Australia. Syphilis rates among men with HIV and #PrEP users have converged in the era of HIV biomedical prevention, and reinfection remains high. thelancet.com/journals/lanwp…

Research by Monash University and Burnet found kidney transplant recipients have weaker antibody responses to COVID-19 vaccines compared to those on dialysis, making them more vulnerable to future infections. Read more: doi.org/10.1002/cti2.1… Clinical & Translational Immunology Dr Gabriela Khoury

New research finds rodents as key carriers of GALV-KoRV-related retroviruses, with 9 species identified as hosts, including 2 African rodents — the first discovery outside Australia & SE Asia. Read more: doi.org/10.1093/ve/vea… Joshua A Hayward Prof Gilda

"[We've] made enormous progress with over 100,000 Australians cured of hepatitis C, but we're at a critical juncture where if treatment uptake doesn't increase, we'll struggle to reach elimination targets," Prof. Margaret Hellard told ABC News 7.30. Watch:iview.abc.net.au/video/SEGS2024…

As the Paralympics get underway, Burnet special advisor for clean air, Dr Bronwyn King AO, shares her thoughts with Croakey News on how we can better protect our athletes from COVID-19 and other infectious diseases croakey.org/public-health-…

On International Drug Overdose Awareness Day, Professor Paul Dietze highlights naloxone’s vital role in saving lives. He told ABC News more frontline workers, like police or firefighters, should carry and be able to administer the medication. Learn more: abc.net.au/news/2024-07-3…

Up to 25% of #COVID-19 cases in hospitals are acquired after admission. A new study finds simple measures like testing on admission and staff wearing N95 masks could save lives and reduce overall costs. Read more: burnet.edu.au/knowledge-and-…

New research shows most Australians support supervised injecting facilities, with opposition declining over 20 years. These facilities reduce overdose deaths and harms, but public stigma remains a barrier to opening more. burnet.edu.au/knowledge-and-… #harmreduction Amanda Roxburgh

"Young people tell us that porn is changing their perceptions of sex and relationships. Based on research and co-design with young people, we've created The Gist – a guide to foster healthy, positive connections," said A/Prof A/Prof Megan Lim Explore: thegist.org.au #WSHD2024