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A recent survey conducted by The George Institute revealed that while six in ten (59 percent) had heard of sepsis as a medical condition, more than eight in ten (83 percent) were unaware of the link between COVID-19 and sepsis. More than one in ten were unable to name any symptoms of sepsis.

Digital health apps have the potential to improve health behaviours and outcomes, in an easy and sustainable way. The CONNECT trial aimed to examine the effectiveness of a consumer web-based app linked to primary care electronic health records (EHRs), to find out whether the app would positively impact patients with, or at risk of, cardiovascular disease.

In the second of a three-part series on the Australian Government’s Healthy Food Partnership Reformulation Program, Emalie Rosewarne explores how the latest reformulation targets can be improved.