The protein has been shown to decrease blood glucose levels – showing strong potential to be used as a basis for longer term treatment.
But there are warnings that they are not indicated for use on less sick patients, and may even be harmful at that stage of illness.
COVID survivors are now returning from hospital to aged care, but mixed messages could be compromising care.
The major clinical trial found use of low dose colchicine reduces heart attacks and the need for coronary stenting or bypass surgery by 30%.
Dermatologists say at the very least, these patients require a thorough history taking for COVID-19 symptoms and potential contacts.
Clinicians and researchers are debating whether recommendations for caffeine consumption during pregnancy require ‘radical revision’.
Looking for a silver lining in the pandemic year? Flu booster shots are not needed.
Practices operating under stage four restrictions must have a plan to limit potential coronavirus exposure – and mitigate risks should it occur.
The strengthened recommendation stems from studies that show a lack of efficacy and potential harmful side effects.
Children under five have far more SARS-CoV-2 in their nasopharynx, but do not transmit significantly in childcare or schools, according to new studies.