Study raises questions over long-term COVID-19 immunity Antibodies in previously infected patients dropped substantially after two to three months.
‘Patients trust us more than any other doctor’: GPs perfectly placed to deal with systemic racism Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the most incarcerated people in the world and have health outcomes equivalent to developing countries. But GPs can help.
SafeScript reduces some harms, but exacerbates others: Researchers More integrated mental health and drug treatment services may be needed to offset the risk of increased mortality.
Food label regulation in spotlight again Researchers say incorrect labelling is causing too many allergic reactions and have called for tighter regulation.
CMO moves to ease COVID-19 fears as Victorian cases continue to spike Professor Brendan Murphy said it is too early to declare outbreaks in Victoria a second wave, adding he has ‘great confidence’ in the state’s ability to respond.
International study backs preventive approach to heart disease A global trial has found medicine and lifestyle changes can be as effective as invasive surgery in addressing stable coronary artery disease.
Government to impose 12-month ban on most e-cigarette imports The pause will allow the TGA to receive public consultation on the future regulation of nicotine products in Australia.
Researchers unveil first drug shown to improve COVID-19 survival rates Randomised controlled trials of dexamethasone reveal the widely available steroid can reduce coronavirus-related deaths by up to a third.
Is Australia at risk of a rebound flu season? Social distancing measures and high vaccination rates have contributed to record low cases of influenza, but it could also have implications for 2021.
Australia ‘an island in a sea of measles’ Global uptick sees researchers warn about a potential resurgence of the infectious disease, which is up to six times more contagious than coronavirus.