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A daily summary of new research findings on COVID-19 in the published literature

By Ruth Hadfield, PhD Scientific advances in the understanding of COVID-19 Since coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19 or 2019-nCoV)/severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 over 900 academic research articles have been published. For clinicians already working at the frontline it is a daunting task to keep track […] Read More

Latest Australian research shows maternal depression is more common four years after childbirth

A recent study published in BJOG has found that maternal depression appears to be more common at four years following childbirth than at any other time in the first 12 months after childbirth. The research suggests that there needs to be a greater focus on maternal mental health. The research, conducted by Dr Hannah Woolhouse, […] Read More

Women less likely to be awarded research funds, new study shows

A new study published in the journal BMJ open has found that female scientists are awarded significantly less research funding compared to their male counterparts. The research, conducted by Professor Michael Head at University College London, investigated awards made to UK academic institutions for research in the infectious disease area between 1997 and 2010. In total, 6,052 […] Read More