ACE-inhibitors, ARBs and COVID-19: What GPs need to know Some are considering the role of antihypertensives in the coronavirus pandemic, but experts warn against abruptly stopping these medications.
So you have been asked to self-isolate or quarantine. What now? GPs Dr Wendy Burton and Dr Kat McLean write about what coronavirus-affected people can expect if they have to go into isolation or quarantine.
National flu death toll tops 250 Australia is battling through one of its deadliest flu seasons on record.
How does coronavirus compare with previous global outbreaks? Coronavirus – COVID-19 – has infected more than 88,000 people since it was first reported in late December, resulting in at least 3000 deaths.
How important are COVID vaccine efficacy rates? Experts weigh in on whether greater investment in candidates with a higher efficacy rate would actually provide greater promise of elimination.
Chief Medical Officer update on coronavirus testing Professor Brendan Murphy has written to GPs regarding the Communicable Diseases Network Australia National Guidelines and COVID-19 pathology testing.
AstraZeneca and Pfizer: What are the side effects of Australia’s vaccines? People under 55, women and those previously infected with COVID-19 are more likely to report side effects after receiving either vaccine, according to new research.
Why does the coronavirus fatality rate differ so much around the world? Inadequate testing, ageing populations and overwhelmed health systems may be key factors for higher death rates, experts say.
Warm weather may have helped suppress coronavirus But as Australia moves into its colder months, local experts maintain quarantine efforts such as good hygiene and self-isolation are still the most important factors.
Are blood clots a concern with mRNA vaccines? An investigation into Australia’s first case of blood clotting after the Pfizer vaccine has yet to confirm a link.