Global testing rates for world’s greatest killer fall 64% during the pandemic Nearly 18 million people died from cardiovascular disease over the past 12 months, around nine times as many as COVID. Due to the testing drop, experts predict that will only get worse.
Why are asthma patients not at increased susceptibility to COVID? Researchers believe the answer may relate to reduced expression of ACE-2 receptors in the lower airway.
New toolkit offers ‘succinct’ overview to aid autism diagnosis Consistent standards are needed to diagnose the condition, and one expert has told newsGP ‘it has to be used’.
Why it’s ‘extremely important’ pregnant women manage their asthma Taking asthma medication while pregnant is linked to adverse outcomes, but stopping is even worse.
Masks do not affect gas exchange REPUBLISHED: They might sometimes feel ‘suffocating’, but recent research found masks do not affect oxygen or carbon dioxide levels.
‘I’ve seen it be extremely debilitating’ Patients with hoarding disorder have a significantly increased risk of conditions such as respiratory distress and diabetes.
‘Huge advances’ in iron deficiency lead to new clinical guidance Progress in diagnosis and management of iron deficiency has made it an ‘exciting field’.
Clear association between physical fitness and mental health: Study Public health measures to improve fitness could also reduce the incidence of common mental health disorders, experts say.
‘Black Summer’ caused almost $2 billion in smoke-related health costs GPs will play a vital role in preparing their patients for this new bushfire season, experts say.
Isolation led to loss of function for people with dementia: Report And those functions are unlikely to be restored.