GPs to face ongoing COVID sequelae for ‘years’ A third of older adults who contract COVID-19 develop new health conditions, researchers have found, with primary care likely to bear the brunt.
Studies suggest vaccines cut long COVID symptoms Recent analysis from both the UK and Israel give positive signs for those with breakthrough infections, although Omicron is yet to be assessed.
What causes long COVID? New Australian research has identified two proteins present in the body of those who report lingering symptoms post-infection.
‘They need to be here forever’: GP reaction to phone consult reprieve Medicare rebates for longer telehealth consultations by phone have been reinstated until mid-way through this year – but calls remain to make them permanent.
Long COVID guidelines updated ahead of expected ‘influx’ The RACGP has updated its guidelines following concerns that people with post-COVID-19 conditions have ‘flown under the radar’.
WHO officially recognises long COVID It is hoped the clinical case definition will help doctors diagnose the condition, which affects more than one in three people infected with COVID-19.
Children’s risk of long COVID ‘substantially lower’ than expected For the majority of young people, COVID-19 is a mild disease – what does that mean for the possibility of vaccinating under-12s?
Even mild COVID can have ‘lasting’ effects on immune system: Study A pre-print study conducted in South Australia has found immune dysregulation in COVID-19 patients several months after infection.
One in four COVID cases in NSW outbreak has been a child under 19 It is clear that Delta is affecting children more than the original coronavirus strain – so how do we protect them?
Half of hospitalised COVID patients develop complications: Research Authors of the large peer-reviewed study warn of ‘important long-term effects’ on the health system.