In Practice: AJGP revamp to launch first edition of 2023 The AJGP cover design has undergone an update to enable easier navigation of what’s in each issue and referencing articles.
Limited evidence behind decision to cut long phone consultations Health researchers want longer phone consultations to be reinstated, saying there was ‘little evidence’ to support the change.
Research shows boosters are ‘crucial’ for protecting vulnerable A new study has examined the impact of COVID-19 boosters for those with more than one chronic condition.
‘Super-spreader’ areas identified in health settings: Study Researchers say low-cost CO2 monitors have an important role to play in identifying the interventions needed to mitigate spread of airborne viruses.
Does vaccination reduce long COVID risk? Research suggests illness severity and vaccination status influence the chance of patients seeking medical care in the six months post-infection.
Queries over long COVID prevalence in Australia An international review estimates that 'at least' one in 10 people with COVID-19 will develop lasting symptoms, but that may overstate the risk.
In Practice: Digital health essentials A new webinar series aims to strengthen GPs’ digital health capabilities, starting with key cyber security concepts.
Most long COVID symptoms subside within a year of mild infection: Study The large-scale Israeli study also suggests that vaccination reduces the chance of breathlessness, one of the most common post-COVID symptoms.
Tenders open for demand-driven respiratory clinics As permanent GP-led clinics are phased out, a new arrangement is set to begin in March with clinics to be ‘activated as required’.
Increasingly complex presentations pile pressure on GPs Excessive red tape, business sustainability and staff shortages are also causing issues, according to a recent newsGP poll.