Pandemic results in nearly 100,000 fewer GP visits, MBS data reveals Concerns over coronavirus and burdening the health system have seen people put off consultations and tests for management of chronic illnesses.
Women less likely to have heart disease and die from it than men But experts advise interpreting the results of a global study with caution.
New blood test shows promise for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis A simple test that detects proteins present in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients is coming to Australia.
WHO develops preliminary case definition for inflammatory syndrome in children The COVID-19-associated syndrome seems to be its own unique entity.
Fears of post-pandemic ‘tsunami of health problems’ General practice consultations and specialist check-ups for chronic disease remain down across the board amid coronavirus fear.
‘Important’ link between paediatric inflammatory syndromes and COVID-19 Australian researchers have been commissioned to investigate the mystery illness, following the death of at least three children in the US.
Australia must learn to live with coronavirus: Infectious disease expert The virus will be part of our lives until an effective vaccine arrives – because elimination is ‘very unlikely’.
Dire consequences of racism on kidney disease outcomes Urgent action is needed to confront the ‘immense’ health disparities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
GP webinar series on obesity management The Rethink Obesity webinar series will give GPs insight into successful weight management services and chronic disease care plans.
Major new campaign encourages patients to see their GP Look after your health – keep seeing your GP. That’s the message of a new RACGP campaign.