Why are asthma patients not at increased susceptibility to COVID? Researchers believe the answer may relate to reduced expression of ACE-2 receptors in the lower airway.
Melatonin linked to improved brain function in paediatric concussion But a world-leading expert argues the study’s results represent a bridge, not a panacea.
Soft tissue injuries to ‘soar’ as lockdown eases: Expert But that does not mean injured patients have to stop exercising.
Clinical course of COVID-19: What GPs need to know newsGP looks at the presenting symptoms, how the illness progresses clinically, and why patients deteriorate.
Nearly 60,000 sports-related hospitalisations per year: AIHW Men are disproportionately affected, but the impact of long-term injury is finally moving closer into the spotlight.
‘We need to show leadership’: Doctors with disability Dr Dinesh Palipana wants to pave the way for other medical students and doctors with disability.
Is it time to rethink RICE for soft-tissue injuries? RICE – rest, ice, compression, elevation – has been the mainstay of soft-tissue injury treatment, but experts are questioning the ice.
Sport and brain injury: Building the connection Long-term effects of sports-related brain injury are being brought to light, but an expert says broader research is needed.
The potentially long-lasting effects of concussion One in 10 people with concussion may experience persistent symptoms for months – or even years.
Genetics of depression could shed light on the illness Researchers have identified genetic risk factors associated with major depression.