Why do some people infected with COVID-19 lose their smell? New research suggests there may be a genetic link in people who experience anosmia with COVID infection.
Is Omicron a greater threat to children than previous COVID variants? The new strain has widely been touted as the ‘milder COVID’, but more children are ending up in hospital than ever before.
Which medicines could be in short supply in 2022? The pandemic has proven time and time again that it is a potent driver of shortages – but the end of COVID-induced medicine supply issues may come sooner than expected.
T-cells: A fork in the COVID-19 road? As the Omicron variant runs rampant, T-cells offer a glimmer of hope in the fight against COVID-19.
Severe gastrointestinal symptoms reported in kids with COVID One in 10 children with COVID-19 will experience severe gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a new study.
Patients, pregnancy and COVID: A GP’s story of working during the pandemic A trusted GP, evidence-based information and vaccination helped Dr Anna Samecki stay safe during her pregnancy in the midst of Sydney’s COVID outbreak.
Taking the burden out of anticholinergic medicines A new program targeting the use of anticholinergic medicines has been launched by NPS MedicineWise.
Pandemic delays cancer diagnoses Research shows a new pandemic could be just over the horizon, and this time it’s cancer.
How AHPRA’s cosmetic reform could impact GPs Cosmetic medicine is about to have a facelift, with major changes looming for the lucrative industry – but will GPs be unfairly targeted?
Telehealth patients missing out on pathology While telehealth use has risen sharply, these patients are less likely to access pathology services, a new study suggests.