Fears of post-pandemic ‘tsunami of health problems’ General practice consultations and specialist check-ups for chronic disease remain down across the board amid coronavirus fear.
Are infections and antimicrobial resistance linked to pandemic deaths? Secondary bacterial infections are emerging as a risk-multiplier for coronavirus patients – with drug-resistant infections a particular threat.
Glucose monitoring advances mean ‘real expansion in clinical utility’ Self-management of diabetes is easier – and more effective – than ever, according to Dr Gary Deed.
‘Important’ link between paediatric inflammatory syndromes and COVID-19 Australian researchers have been commissioned to investigate the mystery illness, following the death of at least three children in the US.
Primary care nurses want to do more: Survey The nationwide workforce survey, released on International Nurses Day, found 45% of primary care nurses feel underutilised.
Social media platforms seek to stop misinformation The RACGP has applauded steps to limit the impact of pseudo-scientific information during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rural GPs urged to look after mental health Emerging research shows that while the pandemic is affecting everyone, those in rural and remote communities are particularly vulnerable.
COVID-19 guidelines update on remdesivir, VTE prophylaxis newsGP talks to the Chair of the National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce about the latest expert recommendations in Australia’s living clinical guidelines.
‘We walk before we run’: National cabinet reveals roadmap to ease coronavirus restrictions States and territories have announced – and in some cases enacted – plans to ease restrictions.
Wanted: Plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients GPs are being called on to help with a treatment for worsening coronavirus patients using antibodies from people who have recovered from the virus.