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Why health diplomacy in the Asia Pacific matters

WEBAt the core of health diplomacy is the recognition that health is a human right and the pursuit of sustainable universal health care is essential to achieve the right to healthcare without discrimination. Australia’s Health Aid Landscape. Within the Asia-Pacific region, Australia is regarded as a responsible international citizen and the

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Why Do Heat Health Risks Increase as We Age

WEBThermal sensitivity to the heat is also blunted for the very old, meaning those people can be at risk without realising. Because of these kinds of age-related changes, the Ethos Project is trying to prevent heat illness and injury of older persons in their own homes. Our understanding of the principles in which heat can be best removed from the

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Can changing your gut bacteria reduce your allergies

WEBOver the years we have conducted several studies with probiotic supplements: preparations of good bacteria which are thought to have positive health effects particularly in relation to immune- mediated conditions such as allergies. It is thought that probiotics can help to educate or refocus the immune system and stop its confused …

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Healthcare Workers’ Resilience Toolkit for Disaster Management …

WEBABSTRACT Climate change has been recognised as a multiplier of risk factors affecting public health. Disruptions caused by natural disasters and other climate-driven impacts are placing increasing demands on healthcare systems. These, in turn, impact the wellness and performance of healthcare workers (HCWs) and hinder the …

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Professor James Charles: Making change that matters

WEBProfessor James Charles is a very proud Kaurna man from the Adelaide Plains, South Australia. Currently the Director of the First Peoples Health Unit, Prof Charles was one of the first Aboriginal podiatrists in Australia, the first Aboriginal person to receive a Master of Podiatry, and the first Aboriginal podiatrist to receive a PhD. In our first …

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The Library’s published a Textbook: ‘Leading in Health and Social …

WEBIn the spirit of open access to information, Griffith Library in collaboration with authors and editors from across Australia and the Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL), has published the open source text Leading in Health and Social Care. Leading in Health and Social Care is a textbook on leadership concepts and best practices to …

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Meet Dr Justin Chapman—Promoting physical activity in adults …

WEBHaving recently joined the Griffith Centre for Mental Health after several years as a Research Officer at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Dr Justin Chapman was eager to talk to the Library about his research and advice for PhD candidates.. Justin is passionate about promoting physical activity in adults with mental …

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Taking care of yourself is the key to success

WEBPracticing self-care techniques like meditation, deep breathing, and mindfulness can help you manage stress and anxiety. When you feel calmer and more relaxed, you are better equipped to handle whatever challenges come your way. Improve overall health. Eating well, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep can all boost …

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HIV/AIDS in the Pacific: The forgotten ticking timebomb

WEBRENATA RAM | . Over the last decade, Pacific island countries have had to deal with a multitude of problems, with the increase in non-communicable diseases, vector-borne diseases (dengue, malaria, zika, leptospirosis), climate change, natural disaster response and COVID-19.

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Professor Cordia Chu AM Griffith Asia Insights

WEBProfessor Cordia Chu AM. Cordia Chu joined Griffith University in 1987 as a teaching fellow with a PhD in medical sociology and medical anthropology and is currently the Director of the Centre for Environment and Population Health. Professor Chu’s contributions to local, national and international communities have been far reaching.

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New RNA technology targets the spread of viruses

WEBSARS and COVID-19 were the initial focus for the development of this direct-acting antiviral therapy. Both viruses come into the RNA, not the DNA, so the RNA can be altered and targeted. Unlike DNA, RNA isn’t unique. In the case of SARS, although variations or mutations in the virus occur, the virus is fundamentally (80 – 90%) the same.

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Wellbeing: The importance of relaxing and finding time to unwind

WEBEngaging in activities that promote relaxation, such as meditation, exercise, or spending time with friends, can help maintain mental health and resilience. Practice meditation, deep breathing or yoga. These simple actions can work wonders for stress reduction. Connect with others through hobbies or sport. Building a support system is …

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Pacific Islands’ tourism during COVID-19: Danger or opportunity

WEBIn-conversation with Halatoa Fua, Liz Pechan, Marita Manley and Johanna Loehr. On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organisation officially declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.

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Access to resources

WEBAccess to resources. The library doors may be closed temporarily but with over 1.2 million e-books, over 2 million audio and video resources and 99.8% of our journals available online, there are plenty of resources available 24/7 to support your study and research needs. There are a range of ways to access our resources.

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Exploring the impact of retirement on police officers’ wellbeing

WEBThere were four key factors affecting retirees’ subjective wellbeing: (a) social networks (b) emotional wellbeing (c) family wellbeing and (d) financial wellbeing. Many participants indicated that they missed the social networks within their job. They missed the people and the interactions that they had at work.

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Likelihood of more Ambulance Callouts as Heatwave Conditions …

WEBIn this post by the Griffith news media, Mehak, Aaron and Shannon discuss their latest publication in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. The research suggests that during heatwaves, ambulance call outs are significantly higher. The full news piece can be read below: Likelihood…

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Trauma of young people in youth detention centres

WEBTrauma and youth detention centres. The youth detention centre environment has the potential to reinforce trauma. Pickens (2016) says that when a traumatised young people enters a youth detention centre for the first time s/he often experiences a strong sense of hyper-vigilance.

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