‘Not adequate’: RACGP seeks update on antenatal rebate discrepancy The college has again asked why pregnant people cannot access Medicare rebates for longer appointments.
Parliament launches inquiry into long COVID The House Health Committee believes long COVID and repeat infections are emerging as a ‘significant health challenge’ for Australia.
How self-targeted immune attacks may lurk behind long COVID Researchers are closing in on the link between antiviral immunity and chronic autoimmune disease, writes immunologist Matthew Woodruff.
Progress made on long COVID diagnostic Australian researchers have made a tool they hope will eventually allow GPs to predict a patient’s likelihood of developing the condition.
‘Large potential burden’: Long COVID warning for GPs The number of patients with lingering symptoms will almost certainly rise, with one expert calling it a ‘very significant’ public health challenge.
Research suggests women are more susceptible to long COVID The new findings indicate women may be more likely to develop the condition, highlighting a need to include gender as a variable.
The hidden dangers of ‘corridor consultations’ SPONSORED: They may seem harmless, but GPs must carefully manage any clinical interactions they have with colleagues.
Long COVID clinics likely to be required across the country South Australia is the latest state to open dedicated facilities aimed at addressing a chronic health issue that is expected to escalate in coming months.
RACGP pushes for antenatal care funding increase Antenatal care has become more complex but available item numbers have a rebate of $41.70 – regardless of the duration of the consultation.
Research suggests COVID affects brain even in milder cases Authors say more work is needed to establish the biological mechanism causing changes to the brain, as well as the longer-term impacts.