20 Jul 2023
Genetic link to asymptomatic COVID: Study
Landmark research finds gene variants and exposure to the common cold could help develop more impactful COVID-19 medications.
20 Jul 2023
Push for earlier HIV diagnoses
Diagnoses have fallen dramatically over the past decade, but a significant proportion were categorised as late in 2022.
19 Jul 2023
Are casual references to psychological issues impacting clinical care?
While the broad acceptance of mental health care has reduced stigma, researchers say emotions like sadness are being ‘pathologised, rather than normalised’.
19 Jul 2023
Study identifies main source of Strep A transmission
Researchers say that prevention and control strategies such as vaccines should consider the role of throat carriage, not just skin infections.
25 Aug 2023
New asthma charts ‘very useful to have at one’s fingertips’
Updated medication charts will help curb complacency, overuse of available treatments, and keep management up to date, experts say.
25 Aug 2023
Surge in MBS spending predicted: Report
According to the Intergenerational Report released this week, real Government expenditure per capita is likely to go up by 25%.
25 Aug 2023
‘Even if I won the Lotto, I would do the same’: Dr Anju Aggarwal profile
Arriving in Australia with a small suitcase and a head full of dreams, the college’s GP of the year reflects on what inspires her.
19 Jul 2023
‘Primordial prevention’ key to cutting RHD deaths: Coroner
A report has been released into the deaths of three Aboriginal women, whose treatment was the focus of a Four Corners program last year.
18 Jul 2023
Living with long COVID: Part 2
The second half of GP Dr Fiona Mackintosh’s interview about post-COVID-19 symptoms focuses on perception, management, and continuity of care.
18 Jul 2023
Drug ‘significantly’ slows Alzheimer’s progression: Study
A clinical trial of donanemab has now been peer reviewed and published, indicating it can decelerate decline in the disease’s early stages.