Top experts call for major new coalition on non-medical pandemic research The best successes against the ever-growing coronavirus pandemic have so far not come from drugs or vaccines, but from behavioural and social techniques.
COVID-19 saliva tests not as accurate as widespread reporting suggests While useful, evidence shows a relative lack of sensitivity means there is still a high chance of returning a false-negative.
US purchasing global supply of COVID-19 drug raises ethical questions Gilead Sciences has donated a supply of remdesivir to Australia’s national medical stockpile. But what if cases continue to rise?
‘Remains a mystery’: Examining gender’s impact on COVID-19 Why does coronavirus kill more men than women? Australian researchers are seeking the answer in a bid to remove sex and gender bias.
Should patients with only gastrointestinal symptoms be tested for COVID-19? Experts differ on whether patients displaying only these symptoms should be tested, despite a small – but growing – number of people returning positive samples.
COVID-19 impacts and developments Hosts Dr Billy Stoupas and Dr Gill Singleton explore the recent impacts and developments of COVID-19 in Australia, examining medical progress and economic outlooks through a GP’s lens.
Mass testing and ‘ring fences’: Victoria’s stage three COVID-19 response As a community transmission-fuelled outbreak threatens to get out of control and suburbs are locked down, newsGP explores containment efforts and general practice’s role in stopping the spread.
RACGP calls for urgent overhaul of telehealth A surge in ‘pop-up’ services raises concerns for outcomes and practice viability, according to RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon.
Study raises questions over long-term COVID-19 immunity Antibodies in previously infected patients dropped substantially after two to three months.
‘Just because you want it to be over doesn’t mean it is’ Victoria has recorded 165 coronavirus cases in three days, with the state’s Chief Health Officer saying the situation ‘will get worse before it gets better’, but the ongoing spike is not being called a second wave.