Telehealth likely to be extended beyond 30 September The RACGP has welcomed news the Federal Government will likely move to extend Medicare subsidies for telehealth.
Serology study appears to support GPs’ hunch on coronavirus testing Up to 60,000 COVID cases may have been missed during the first wave of the pandemic, supporting the idea that testing criteria were not wide enough.
GPs and hospitals to tackle ‘long COVID’ together A new clinical pathway linking GPs, hospitals and coronavirus survivors is set to launch as an expert calls for focus on the long tail of the virus.
Are COVID death rates really falling globally? Around the world, COVID is becoming a disease of younger people, and death rates may be tracking lower. But experts warn against complacency and reliance on at-times rubbery data.
New COVID measures to protect healthcare workers It is hoped a review of infection control guidelines, ‘disease detectives’, and enhanced surveillance will reduce transmission rates.
Study reinforces that ibuprofen does not make COVID worse New analysis provides ‘further strength’ to the recommendation that it is safe to treat mild symptoms with ibuprofen.
Wastewater tests for COVID launching in bid to spot outbreaks early A pioneering surveillance program is already proving its worth in finding virus fragments – and alerting authorities to potential cases.
Women’s health: ‘Connect with and trust your GP’ Dr Lara Roeske has used Women’s Health Week as a timely reminder to prioritise self-care and access to GP support.
Oxford vaccine pause ‘a sign the system is working’ An adverse reaction to one of the two COVID vaccines earmarked for Australia has been described as a ‘setback’ – but not unusual.
‘You didn’t agree to put your life on the line’ As healthcare workers face immense stress during the pandemic, there are concerns over the psychosocial impacts and long-term consequences.