Failed quarantine texts due to data entry error
Some people in self isolation were wrongly told their 14-days had ended: Victoria.
Jo Hartley
Jo is Editor-in-Chief of Australian Doctor Group.
Statins prolong life in elderly without CVD
Risk of dying from a cardiovascular event is 20% lower in those on the drugs, US study shows.
The US has bought most of the world’s remdesivir. Here’s what it means for the rest of us
To beat the coronavirus pandemic, countries need to collaborate. We need the best possible science to develop vaccines and drugs, and to test, track and…
Health organisation failed murdered nurse, inquest hears
SA's Nganampa Health Council is accused of putting the welfare of the community ahead of the safety of healthcare workers.
First case of HIV patient in long-term remission after drug therapy
The 'very interesting' case was reported at the AIDS 2020 conference.
Aussie scientists grow ‘human lungs’ for testing treatments
The lab-grown airway cells mimic the human airway's response to viruses, such as coronavirus, says CSIRO research scientist Dr Elizabeth Pharo.
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‘End stage kidney disease’ a mystery to some patients
The language doctors use around renal health is often misunderstood and can cause unnecessary concern, study finds.
Trial of anti-malarials to prevent coronavirus resumes
The UK trial of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine was put on hold after another study found hydroxychloroquine had no benefit as a treatment.
Warning over new pig flu virus
Chinese researchers say the virus has pandemic risk, but the threat is not imminent.
4 health policy changes from 1 July
Changes to Medicare will see $448.5 million given over three years for new chronic disease care funding.
