Duplicated or low-quality studies wasting research: Experts The world’s health researchers have moved rapidly to tackle the coronavirus pandemic – but with varying results, according to experts.
Are infections and antimicrobial resistance linked to pandemic deaths? Secondary bacterial infections are emerging as a risk-multiplier for coronavirus patients – with drug-resistant infections a particular threat.
Glucose monitoring advances mean ‘real expansion in clinical utility’ Self-management of diabetes is easier – and more effective – than ever, according to Dr Gary Deed.
Calling GPs in training After launching last year, the RACGP’s new National Faculty for GPs in Training has moved rapidly to offer support and advocacy.
Wanted: Plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients GPs are being called on to help with a treatment for worsening coronavirus patients using antibodies from people who have recovered from the virus.
Developing nations facing ‘largest crisis’ in a generation Experts are divided on whether coronavirus lockdowns could be worse than the disease itself in developing nations.
Isolation silver lining? Drop in road trauma, assaults and injuries Australia’s lockdown has seen rates of trauma plummet, with road accidents, sports injuries and alcohol-linked assaults all falling.
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’.
How do GPs stay connected during lockdown? Losing his orchestra was one thing, but seeing his musician friends in limbo drove Dr Tim Senior to try something new – commission new music.
Why does the coronavirus fatality rate differ so much around the world? Inadequate testing, ageing populations and overwhelmed health systems may be key factors for higher death rates, experts say.