Hopes telehealth detox service could be a ‘game-changer’ Sydney-based Dr Chris Davis has already set up a GP-led home detox program. Now he hopes a new telehealth program will help even more people.
Can a rise in vaccination motivation spur take-up beyond hotspots? The Delta threat has coincided with a surge in Australian vaccination numbers but experts say other factors, including access and socioeconomic status, could be even more important.
Flu-zero: More than a year since Australia’s last flu death The absence of influenza in the community has been described as ‘amazing’, but it is also making planning for next year difficult.
Why does Australia rely on volunteers for detailed COVID vaccine stats? GPs say more localised official figures could aid the rollout, but there are no immediate plans for these to be released.
Even mild COVID can have ‘lasting’ effects on immune system: Study A pre-print study conducted in South Australia has found immune dysregulation in COVID-19 patients several months after infection.
DoH COVID pages for diverse communities months out of date Culturally and linguistically diverse communities are being directed towards outdated vaccine information on official websites, despite the focus on reaching those most at risk from COVID-19.
COVID surges in one of world’s most vaccinated nations But while case numbers in Iceland are at record levels, no deaths have been attributed to the most recent wave and hospitalisations remain low.
Study suggests rates of thrombocytopenia and VTE increase after Pfizer The ‘interesting’ research contains a number of clinical takeaways for general practice, but shows no clear link to TTS, a GP says.
Delta raises COVID reinfection risk by 46%: Study But figures suggest the overall probability remains relatively low and does not increase until 180 days after the first infection.
CDC COVID report ‘no cause for panic’ A new study suggesting vaccinated and unvaccinated people who contract COVID have similar viral loads has been questioned.