Young children carry more virus – but seem to transmit less than adults or older children Children under five have far more SARS-CoV-2 in their nasopharynx, but do not transmit significantly in childcare or schools, according to new studies.
Australian COVID-19 trials add convalescent plasma as a treatment The plasma of recovered patients could be an additional therapy for people with the virus.
New blood test detects cancer four years before conventional diagnosis The test detects stomach, oesophageal, colorectal, lung and liver cancer.
Study finds lockdown has biggest impact on three specific groups New research has found that women, young people, and those living with young children have experienced the greatest rise in mental distress.
‘You can show a lot of compassion over the phone’ As more patients make use of telehealth, the ability to deliver bad news over the phone is becoming increasingly important.
Another reason to vaccinate boys and young men against HPV New research has found a causal link between HPV and prostate cancer development.
COVID-19 should be considered a ‘multi-system disease’: Expert newsGP examines a new comprehensive review of the disease’s effect on extrapulmonary systems.
Statins reduce mortality in over 75s – even if no signs of plaque New research adds to growing evidence in favour of using the medication as a primary prevention measure.
‘All GPs should be able to manage menopause’ – but can they? Barriers related to time, education, and the risks of some treatments mean GPs need more support, a menopause expert has said.
Should patients with only gastrointestinal symptoms be tested for COVID-19? Experts differ on whether patients displaying only these symptoms should be tested, despite a small – but growing – number of people returning positive samples.