Superspreading events due to environment, not individuals That is the view of prominent virologist Associate Professor Ian Mackay.
Free access to meningococcal B vaccination for high risk patients Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants and people at risk of invasive meningococcal disease will be eligible under the NIP.
Metabolic coenzyme shows promise for improved egg quality New research indicates increasing levels of a common chemical found in all human cells could boost a woman’s fertility.
Asthma medication shortages reported as Victorians bunker down Stockpiling and wholesaler restrictions are leading to localised shortages, forcing patients to go hunting for the vital medications.
Childhood obesity linked to poor heart health signs at 11–12 years Dr James Best speaks to newsGP about the important role GPs can play in addressing childhood overweight and obesity.
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.
Mental health fears as Melburnians lock down A new survey shows wellbeing amid the pandemic was improving, but another lockdown may about to change that for millions of Victorians.
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.
Anxiety and depression medication rates spike amid ongoing uncertainty Experts have long predicted the coronavirus – and the lockdowns needed to curtail it – will lead to a long tail of mental health impacts.
‘It is important to get it right’: Spirometry in primary care New resources released by the National Asthma Council are designed to guide GPs in performing and interpreting the lung function test.