‘Clearly not practical’: Practices overwhelmed following PM’s direction to call GPs Scott Morrison has directed people with a positive rapid antigen test result to contact their general practice – but GPs say no suitable system has been established.
New point-of-care test for COVID-19 could assess need for booster Developed by Australian scientists, experts say the test could be the key to staying one step ahead of COVID-19 variants.
Top stories of 2021: Part three A combination of freedoms, lockdowns, surging cases, mask rules, a complicated vaccine rollout, and more has made it an eventful year for GPs.
What are the COVID-19 travel requirements for each state and territory? UPDATED: As Australians continue to journey interstate over the summer, newsGP provides a breakdown of the various travel requirements, from vaccination to testing and isolation.
Telehealth patients missing out on pathology While telehealth use has risen sharply, these patients are less likely to access pathology services, a new study suggests.
‘The health system will collapse’: GPs call for policy change to keep practice doors open As case numbers and exposure sites increase, there are fears that requiring fully vaccinated practice staff to isolate is becoming unsustainable and risks the entire health system.
Two more AstraZeneca-linked deaths in past week: TGA The latest fatalities mean Australia has now recorded nine deaths linked to the vaccine, compared to more than 1000 COVID deaths.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome warning for AstraZeneca The TGA has updated the vaccine’s Product Information regarding the ‘very rare’ possibility of contracting the disorder.
What role should antigen tests play in Australia’s COVID response? Recent COVID outbreaks have seen a renewed focus placed on alternative testing methods to PCR, writes Professor of Microbiology Deborah Willamson.
Blood pressure variability linked to dementia risk The findings may help identify people at increased risk of major cognitive impairment and inform new areas for research.