RACGP recognises the ‘unheralded heroes’ of COVID-19 The college is encouraging Australians to thank general practice staff for their work throughout the pandemic.
WHO acknowledges COVID-19 airborne transmission may be possible Despite only recently pushing back against such claims, scientists from the global health body have now said there is emerging – but not definitive – evidence.
Infectious disease expert dismisses letter warning of airborne spread The letter, signed by more than 230 scientists, states COVID-19 can spread through the air and urges countries to update infection control guidance.
Study links hot flushes, night sweats to CVD in women The new research could help identify patients in need of close monitoring in clinical practice. But does it tell the whole story?
GPs key in detecting bowel cancer sooner Increasing the role of GPs in the screening process could improve the number of test completions, a new study has found.
COVID-19 saliva tests not as accurate as widespread reporting suggests While useful, evidence shows a relative lack of sensitivity means there is still a high chance of returning a false-negative.
Mass testing and ‘ring fences’: Victoria’s stage three COVID-19 response As a community transmission-fuelled outbreak threatens to get out of control and suburbs are locked down, newsGP explores containment efforts and general practice’s role in stopping the spread.
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.