More than 70% of Australian COVID deaths had pre-existing conditions New data released by the ABS provides insight into COVID-19 deaths throughout the country.
New resources to help GPs and patients navigate the NDIS Co-designed by the RACGP, the resources help to ensure GPs are informed about criteria, process of eligibility, and accessing the scheme.
Air pollution may have increased COVID-19 deaths by 15% Researchers have been able to estimate the proportion of deaths for the first time.
Is it ethical to infect humans with SARS-CoV-2? A proposed UK vaccine trial that will infect healthy volunteers has raised concern among Australian experts who fear long-term health ramifications.
Pandemic’s mental health impact on young people a ‘national crisis’ New research shows high levels of psychological distress among young Australians, and experts say GPs will inevitably have to pick up the pieces.
Hundreds of stillbirths preventable with improved care: Research Australia’s stillbirth rates have hardly changed in 30 years, and experts say a main reason is that it remains a taboo subject.
Why are epidemiologists branding COVID-19 a ‘global syndemic’? A rise in risk factors and non-communicable diseases, coupled with social inequality has fueled the spread of coronavirus, a new study has found.
‘Biology doesn’t wait’: Australians overestimate IVF success Research shows GPs are well-placed to offer preconception advice to people of reproductive age.
Untreated hypertension linked to cognitive decline: Study Researchers say the findings are just as concerning for those being treated with antihypertensives with a systolic blood pressure below 120 mmHg.
New report shows GPs’ role in mental health care is increasing But one expert says the data underestimates the breadth of work GPs do in this area.