Surging demand for eating disorder support during pandemic Experts say increased stress, anxiety and change in routine are all contributing to a rise in disordered eating.
Further cases of PIMS-TS likely in Australia Though rare, it is possible more children may have developed the inflammatory syndrome.
Doctors and the difficulty of admitting to issues of mental health Doctors can find it hard to ‘practice what we preach’, according to consultant psychiatrist Dr Eli Kotler.
Multidisciplinary approach ‘crucial’ to treating vaginismus Patient concerns are too often brushed aside, experts say, and telling women to ‘just relax’ can be damaging.
Should patients with new onset of chilblains get tested for COVID-19? Dermatologists say at the very least, these patients require a thorough history taking for COVID-19 symptoms and potential contacts.
Research suggests physical distancing rules are based on ‘outdated science’ But an Australian expert believes the probability of transmission at greater distances is relatively low and current recommendations make sense.
Significant increase in stillbirth at a UK hospital during pandemic But experts say there is little evidence to support the idea it may be happening in Australia.
Managing post-acute issues in COVID patients: What GPs need to know UPDATED: Even people who experienced mild infection may have long-term symptoms.
Insufficient evidence to support ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment Recent research led to the anti-parasitic being discussed as a potential treatment, but experts say more research is currently needed.