Faculty of Medicine and Health: Recent submissions
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Repurposing existing medications for coronavirus disease 2019: protocol for a rapid and living systematic review
Published 2021Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has no confirmed specific treatments. However, there might be in vitro and early clinical data as well as evidence from severe acute respiratory syndrome and Middle Eastern ...Article -
Pilot study of an online training program to increase genetic literacy and communication skills in oncology healthcare professionals discussing BRCA1/2 genetic testing with breast and ovarian cancer patients.
Published 2021The increasing use of genetic testing for BRCA1/2 and other pathogenic variants in the management of women with breast and ovarian cancer necessitates increased genetic literacy in oncology healthcare professionals. This ...Open AccessArticle -
Risk factors for COVID-19 infection, disease severity and related deaths in Africa: a systematic review
Published 2021OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive evidence on risk factors for transmission, disease severity and COVID-19 related deaths in Africa. DESIGN: A systematic review has been conducted to synthesise ...Article -
Coronavirus Disease 2019: An Overview of the Complications and Management
Published 2021The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Since the first report of COVID-19 emerging in Wuhan, China, authorities in 216 countries and ...Article -
Challenges faced by musculoskeletal health research in Australia and New Zealand due to the COVID‐19 pandemic
Published 2021Article, Letter