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HCF Catalyst Accelerator Program - A Recount by Lauren Devine
HCF Catalyst Accelerator Program - A Recount by Lauren Devine
July 10, 2020

The Good Science Co (musculoskeletal health research team from the University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Population Health) recently participated in the HCF Catalyst Accelerator program for health-tech startups.  Here is a brief recount on their experience by Lauren Devine. 

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Nutrition and bolstering your health during the coronavirus pandemic
Nutrition and bolstering your health during the coronavirus pandemic
April 14, 2020

Professor Clare Collins, leading dietitian and HMRI researcher offers advice, tips and a simple shopping list of ingredients to bolster your nutrition at this challenging time.

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Professor Josh Davis
How coronavirus kills: Q&A with Professor Josh Davis
April 9, 2020

Professor Josh Davis features in the Newcastle Herald answering questions about the clinical progress of COVID-19 and how an overzealous immune response can have deadly consequences.

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Why COVID-19 Is Worse For Those With Respiratory Conditions
Why COVID-19 Is Worse For Those With Respiratory Conditions
April 9, 2020

People with pre-existing respiratory conditions such as asthma are encouraged to take extra cautions during the coronavirus pandemic - our experts explain why.

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HMRI’s research response to COVID-19
HMRI’s research response to COVID-19
April 9, 2020

Research is the key to dealing with a pandemic like COVID-19  – HMRI is taking charge with coronavirus research a priority in lab and in clinical settings.

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Quality improvement essential to close the gap
Quality improvement essential to Close The Gap
April 8, 2020

A two-decade long study into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health has resulted in a report and roadmap for quality improvements.

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Dr Craig Dalton
FluTracking shows virus controls are working
April 7, 2020

FluTracking, an online surveillance system developed in the Hunter for tracking symptoms of flu and COVID-19, has revealed the benefits of Australia's COVID-19 response. 

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Jessica Stokes-Parish demonstrates effective hand washing
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - how to control the spread with effective hand washing
April 5, 2020

HMRI researcher and ICU nurse, Jessica Stokes-Parish, explains how to wash your hands with soap and water to remove COVID-19 and other germs.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - how we can all help control the spread
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - how we can all help control the spread
April 4, 2020

We’re all in this together, and every single person has a role to play in controlling the spread of COVID-19. We’ve asked HMRI affiliated researchers and clinicians for their advice on controlling the spread and how we can all help.

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Professor Tom Walley
Hunter medical research into coronavirus pandemic boosted
April 4, 2020

HMRI Institute Director, Prof Tom Walley, features in the Newcastle Herald discussing ways Hunter researchers are working to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

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Professor Josh Davis
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - why we need to control the spread
April 3, 2020

Australia is currently implementing social distancing and public health measures to control the spread of COVID-19. We ask HMRI researchers and clinicians to explain why we need to control the spread of COVID-19.

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