A new type of COVID-19 screening being developed by researchers in Queensland could provide results faster than a pregnancy test.
The RACGP is calling for GPs to be at the forefront of preparing the public and supporting vaccine uptake when the time comes.
New research shows ‘any’ alcohol use in pregnancy is associated with psychological and behavioural effects in children.
The ‘staggering’ link between coronavirus severity and an immune system flaw may also show why men tend to have more serious disease.
Rates remain double those of some European nations, with disadvantaged areas in major cities among the most affected.
A ‘drastically heightened’ immune response, not immunosuppression, leads to complications during pregnancy, a new study has found.
Experts say increased stress, anxiety and change in routine are all contributing to a rise in disordered eating.
It is hoped a review of infection control guidelines, ‘disease detectives’, and enhanced surveillance will reduce transmission rates.
A pioneering surveillance program is already proving its worth in finding virus fragments – and alerting authorities to potential cases.
Hay fever season is only weeks away, posing challenges for GPs when seeing patients with respiratory symptoms.