Could a pill beat COVID-19? Pfizer is giving it a go While the focus has been largely on vaccines, Pfizer is trialling a pill that directly targets SARS-CoV-2.
‘Serious implications’ if menopause treatments removed from PBS Experts warn the proposed delisting of medications will not only impose cost-related issues, but potentially affect quality of life.
Who is seeking pharmacotherapy treatment for opioid dependence? Annual data examines who, where and why on a ‘snapshot day’ in 2020, and how treatment has progressed.
Outdated information still guides menopause management: Expert Understanding the risks and benefits of various menopausal therapies leads to better outcomes.
Resources to assist GPs in ongoing mental health care Updated treatment plan templates are part of a nationwide effort to support GPs’ management of an upward trend in mental health presentations.
Convalescent plasma ‘potentially effective’ against COVID-19: Research But experts advise against ‘cherry picking’ results from a small study, saying randomised controlled trials are still needed.
Insufficient evidence to support ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment Recent research led to the anti-parasitic being discussed as a potential treatment, but experts say more research is currently needed.
‘Breakthrough’: More progress in COVID-19 fight Two vaccines and a new treatment show signs of effectiveness against coronavirus, randomised controlled trials find.
‘All GPs should be able to manage menopause’ – but can they? Barriers related to time, education, and the risks of some treatments mean GPs need more support, a menopause expert has said.
Wart treatments – Life hacks for GPs This episode covers the tips and tricks for GPs in treating warts, including the role of cryotherapy, and how to minimise damage and common mistakes.