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University news
Cash in on happiness with the right gift
Spending money on experiences, rather than material goods, boosts happiness and fosters stronger social connections.
Read more about Cash in on happiness with the right giftApply for First Nations medical scholarships in January
Join Juliette Levinge in Bond University’s Medical Program.
Read more about Apply for First Nations medical scholarships in JanuaryDeadly gender gap in CPR training
Women are less likely than men to receive CPR after suffering cardiac arrest, and a lack of female training manikins may be to blame.
Read more about Deadly gender gap in CPR trainingThe price of online fame for children
Dr Tyler Wilson warns that a generation of "kidfluencers" may suffer lasting harm.
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Research news
Pandemic may offer opportunity to wind back unnecessary care
A systematic review of more than 80 scientific studies from around the world has found a pandemic-induced median reduction of 37 per cent in the use of healthcare services, such as visits to emergency departments. Published in BMJ Open, the review summarised 81 studies from the first four months of the COVID-19 pandemic and found similar reductions across all forms of healthcare, from hospital visits to diagnostic tests and treatments. The review also found that in many cases, the reductions in the use of healthcare were greater for those with milder conditions, such as for example visits to emergency departments for abdominal pain for example.
Read more about Pandemic may offer opportunity to wind back unnecessary careHealth and medical app research recognised with top award
Researching the effectiveness of popular health and medical apps has proven a prescription for academic success for Bond University’s Oyuka Byambasuren.
Read more about Health and medical app research recognised with top awardOAM for Professor Tammy Hoffmann, the patient’s friend
Bond University’s Professor Tammy Hoffmann has received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her services to clinical epidemiology and occupational therapy.
Read more about OAM for Professor Tammy Hoffmann, the patient’s friendFace masks cut disease spread in the lab, but have less impact in the community - we need to know why
In controlled laboratory situations, face masks appear to do a good job of reducing the spread of coronavirus (at least in hamsters) and other respiratory viruses. However, evidence shows mask-wearing policies seem to have had much less impact on the community spread of COVID-19.
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Sporting news
ADCO scholar gears up for debut Coolangatta Gold
The iconic Coolangatta Gold takes place this weekend, but Bull Shark Jasmine Rayward will be missing a familiar face on the start line.
Read more about ADCO scholar gears up for debut Coolangatta GoldBlack belt in balance
Bond PhD student, Kelsey Francis not only balances her commitments, she masters them.
Read more about Black belt in balanceChez is the surfing Bos
Chez Bos takes home the UniSport Nationals men's longboard championship.
Read more about Chez is the surfing BosBull Sharks set sights on ninth straight UniSport title
UniSport Nationals kicks off next week on the Gold Coast, and with a 230 strong team we're looking to claim another title.
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