Baker’s yeast the secret behind 15-minute COVID test A new type of COVID-19 screening being developed by researchers in Queensland could provide results faster than a pregnancy test.
New blood test detects cancer four years before conventional diagnosis The test detects stomach, oesophageal, colorectal, lung and liver cancer.
Are we placing too much value on a negative test result? Multiple state governments only require people with respiratory symptoms to continue self-isolation if they test positive for COVID-19, despite the risk of false negatives.
COVID-19 saliva tests not as accurate as widespread reporting suggests While useful, evidence shows a relative lack of sensitivity means there is still a high chance of returning a false-negative.
Asymptomatic COVID-19 rate could be ‘much higher’ than previously thought But experts differ on whether that should affect current testing in Australia.
New blood test shows promise for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis A simple test that detects proteins present in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients is coming to Australia.
AKT exam 2020.1: Tips for candidates to improve outcomes The bi-annual Applied Knowledge Test public exam report outlines details about the recent exam and highlights areas in which the cohort could improve.
GPs have greater confidence in renewed cervical screening program But the self-collection pathway remains an area of uncertainty, according to new research.
Elimination of deadly disease ‘on track’ Australia is well placed to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035, but GPs can still do more, a women’s health expert has said.
AKT exam 2019.1: Tips for candidates to improve outcomes The bi-annual Applied Knowledge Test public exam report outlines details about the recent exam and highlights areas in which the cohort could improve.