Caesarean delivery has low impact on childhood allergic outcomes A study conducted by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute found no obvious impact of caesarean delivery on allergic outcomes.
Clinics switch to telephone-only to ward off virus threat A prominent GP has moved away from in-person consultations after potential exposure in one of his practices.
Australia’s coronavirus containment efforts intensify Growing case numbers and limited resources have led governments across the country to impose drastic measures.
Filling gaps in care for housebound patients Daytime home visits for older patients are rare in Australia. One GP wants that to change.
Government advises against events of more than 500 people The Federal Government has advised that ‘non-essential’ gatherings should be cancelled from Monday in an effort to limit coronavirus spread.
GPs ‘critical’ in coronavirus response for CALD communities Examining the importance of disseminating information to culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
GPs call for action as WHO declares coronavirus pandemic A number of Australian doctors have said mass gatherings, such as major sporting events, should be cancelled or held behind closed doors in a bid to avoid ‘catastrophe medicine’.
Coeliac disease continues to be a ‘clinical chameleon’ Coeliac Australia’s new campaign highlights a range of symptoms beyond typical gut issues and encourages at-risk people to visit their GP.
Examining factors that worsen coronavirus severity Certain factors influence the case fatality rate for patients infected with COVID-19, with experts advising such patients to take extra precautions.
What can Australia learn from the global coronavirus fight? Experts say we are in a vital window of time in which we can still act to flatten the curve of the epidemic – just as other nations have.