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 does Australia’s new digital vaccination certificate work? People who have received both doses of AstraZeneca or Pfizer can now access digital proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID.
One of the many faces of codeine addiction Jessica Khachan lives in Sydney with her husband and two kids, who are 14 and 12, in what she describes as ‘a normal suburban household’. She is also one of the increasing number of Australians with a history of codeine addiction.
Two more deaths linked to AstraZeneca vaccine There have now been six Australian deaths related to the AstraZeneca vaccine, out of more than 6.1 million administered doses.