Medical groups warn of climate strain on health Increasing exposure to extreme conditions and the reduced capacity to respond are jeopardising Australians’ health, a new report has found.
Research suggests women are more susceptible to long COVID The new findings indicate women may be more likely to develop the condition, highlighting a need to include gender as a variable.
More CPD points allocated to recognise GPs’ pandemic response The RACGP has allocated an additional 25 CPD points to members for being ‘a critical part’ of the health system response to COVID-19.
Even mild COVID can have ‘lasting’ effects on immune system: Study A pre-print study conducted in South Australia has found immune dysregulation in COVID-19 patients several months after infection.
Running a general practice during a pandemic When the latest Victorian lockdown was announced, Dr Toai Phan’s heart sank.
Kids’ immune systems a protective factor against severe COVID New research offers fresh insight into why most children with COVID-19 don’t get as sick adults.
Women aged 50–60 most at risk of ‘long COVID’: Research The condition is also more likely in those who, among other things, had more than five symptoms in the first week of illness.
Study reveals why some otherwise healthy COVID patients end up in ICU The ‘staggering’ link between coronavirus severity and an immune system flaw may also show why men tend to have more serious disease.
GPs at the forefront of South Australia’s successful efforts to tackle coronavirus The state has been among the nation’s leaders in controlling the virus – here’s how.
What does the coronavirus do to the nervous system? Everyone is focused on coronavirus mortality, but a neurologist believes there can be significant neurological issues for survivors.