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.
COVID-19 can cause heart problems for survivors: Cardiologist The new coronavirus can cause lasting damage to the heart – as well as put people with existing heart conditions at higher risk of death.
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.
Coronavirus progress: Breakthrough research, first human vaccine trial Australian researchers have published the first study on the body’s immune response to coronavirus, while a human vaccine trial has commenced.
Working towards a cure for Parkinson’s The Government is making a major investment to improve quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease – and ultimately find a cure.
Victoria and Northern Territory: A tale of two health budgets The Victorian Government is tipping money into fixing the state’s mental health system and expanding hospitals, but the Northern Territory’s deteriorating financial outlook has meant limited new spending on health.