Telehealth to be expanded for all patients GPs will be able to bulk bill telehealth services for all Australians from next week.
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.
Dear dad in the park, this is why I’m not ‘just a GP’ Dr Claire Denness was shocked when someone recently asked: ‘You’re just a GP, aren’t you?’ Here’s her response.
Claims coronavirus can spread through the air A senior Chinese official has said the virus can infect people via airborne transmission, but an Australian expert says more evidence is needed.
Eight new coronavirus cases in Australia from quarantined cruise ship Updated: Eight Australians who left the Diamond Princess cruise ship have now tested positive, with the figure expected to rise as more patients are screened.
Healthcare workers trial TB vaccine for coronavirus protection Around 4000 doctors, nurses and other medical staff will test the efficacy of a century-old tuberculosis vaccine.
What are the long-term health risks following COVID-19? Sequelae may include persistent pulmonary damage, post-viral fatigue and chronic cardiac complications.
Insufficient evidence to support ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment Recent research led to the anti-parasitic being discussed as a potential treatment, but experts say more research is currently needed.
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.