Diabetes monitoring technology an ‘empowering’ patient tool New data has shown the positive impact of flash glucose monitoring for people with type 2 diabetes.
Wastewater reveals record high drug consumption New Australian data shows a spike in overall drug use at the height of the pandemic, but opioid use is down.
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.
Discovery of protein function ‘important step’ in diabetes treatment The protein has been shown to decrease blood glucose levels – showing strong potential to be used as a basis for longer term treatment.
SafeScript reduces some harms, but exacerbates others: Researchers More integrated mental health and drug treatment services may be needed to offset the risk of increased mortality.
Glucose monitoring advances mean ‘real expansion in clinical utility’ Self-management of diabetes is easier – and more effective – than ever, according to Dr Gary Deed.
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.
Victoria first state to adopt mandatory prescription monitoring From 1 April, all prescribers in the state will be required to view patients’ prescription histories.
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.