‘There is hope’ for COVID vaccine by end of 2020: WHO The global health body also estimates around 10% of the global population may already have contracted coronavirus.
What is the COVID treatment REGN-COV2? The ‘investigational antibody cocktail’ given to the US President is yet to pass clinical trials, but early signs are positive.
‘Groundhog Day’ as GPs again overlooked in aged care COVID report Despite providing the majority of medical care in residential facilities, the aged care royal commission has failed to recognise GPs.
Public servant asks surgeons to ‘say no’ to GPs A program manager has suggested surgeons refuse GP referrals for ‘old’ patients or those with comorbidities, drawing a strong GP rebuke.
Baker’s yeast the secret behind 15-minute COVID test A new type of COVID-19 screening being developed by researchers in Queensland could provide results faster than a pregnancy test.
e-Cigarette report renews vaping debate The study questions nicotine vaping as a cessation aid and claims it encourages people to take up smoking, but it has generated significant pushback.
Changes made to recent opioid reforms Annual secondary review requirements have been relaxed, easing access concerns for palliative care patients.
Study reveals why some otherwise healthy COVID patients end up in ICU The ‘staggering’ link between coronavirus severity and an immune system flaw may also show why men tend to have more serious disease.
Saving lives and money: Report provides ‘powerful economic argument’ for primary care funding New research shows increased investment in preventive health would pay for itself many times over.
Australia’s rural communities to benefit from $115m funding injection The extension of the Rural Health Outreach Fund promises to bring doctors and health professionals to patients in remote areas.