Government to impose 12-month ban on most e-cigarette imports The pause will allow the TGA to receive public consultation on the future regulation of nicotine products in Australia.
Stricter hand hygiene linked with increased dermatitis ‘Wash your hands’ has become a more common refrain in recent times.
What does the coronavirus do to the nervous system? Everyone is focused on coronavirus mortality, but a neurologist believes there can be significant neurological issues for survivors.
Identifying serious eye conditions via telehealth Patients with a red eye do not necessarily need an examination to rule out an ophthalmic emergency, an expert explains.
First respiratory clinic launched in rural NSW Chair of RACGP Rural Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda volunteered to establish the coronavirus-testing clinic in Wagga Wagga.
New government support welcomed but PPE concerns remain How are different regions coping with the coronavirus? RACGP state and territory faculty chairs report in.
Coronavirus testing criteria widen but roadblocks remain While new guidelines should make it easier for people to get tested, there are still concerns over other ongoing barriers.
Examining factors that worsen coronavirus severity Certain factors influence the case fatality rate for patients infected with COVID-19, with experts advising such patients to take extra precautions.
Is it time to consider self-testing for respiratory illness? At-home diagnostic medical devices have been floated as a potential way to ease the strain on public health, but experts say concerns remain.
Breaking the cycle of shame and blame for obesity To mark World Obesity Day, Dr Georgia Rigas is calling to shift the focus from ‘loss of weight to gain in health’.