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State and federal health officials have asked older Sydneysiders who have had their first AstraZeneca jabs to come back early for a second dose in response to the circulation of the Delta variant of COVID-19. NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant has said people should consider shortening the interval between first and second jabs from 12 weeks to six. “We might sacrifice a bit of long-term protection but we’re making sure you’re protected earlier and, at this time, that’s the strategy we’d suggest,” she said. The call was backed by Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Paul Kelly – but only for people living in Greater Sydney. Why?
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Two exciting new research studies that will look to identify those most at risk of developing dementia and then attempt to delay or stop its development are underway in the Hunter New England region.
Dementia Study Patient in HMRI MRI with technician
Dementia is a debilitating disease which progressively robs people of their faculties and has been resistant to treatment. All that may be about to change with the development of several new drugs which may slow the progression of the disease and its symptoms.
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia, has long been thought to involve the buildup in the brain of plaques. These plaques are made of a protein called beta amyloid and a new type of antibody therapy which can remove these proteins has shown promise in other studies.
Tackling health issues at their origin with NEW1000 study miragenews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from miragenews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Mark Hughes Foundation makes $7 5 million commitment to accelerating brain cancer research miragenews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from miragenews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.