Medical Observer Opinion

The shadow of SARS: China learnt the hard way how to handle an epidemic

24th January 2020
The emergence of a new virus in central China has brought back painful memories of another virulent respiratory disease that…
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Coronavirus particle
Australian Doctor News

Specialist 'bushfire smoke clinic' launches wanting GP referrals

22nd January 2020
A ‘specialist smoke inhalation’ clinic has launched in Sydney, offering rapid-access appointments with respiratory…
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Professor Alvin Ing.
6Minutes News

1 in 5 stonemasons found to have lung disease

20th January 2020
About one in five stonemasons in Queensland have silicosis, according to data from a state-funded health screening program. …
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stonemason
Australian Doctor News

Experts call for 'Slip Slop Slap' campaign around air quality

16th January 2020
The next ‘Slip Slop Slap’-style public health campaign should focus on dealing with poor air quality, in response to the…
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Smoke
Specialist Updates Respiratory

Asthma 'strong predictor' of ACE inhibitor-induced cough

16th January 2020
Patients with ACE inhibitor-induced cough should be assessed for asthma, researchers suggest in the wake of a small study. …
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Cough
Specialist Updates Respiratory

Apnoea treatment fails to reduce risk in patients with ACS

16th January 2020
Treating obstructive sleep apnoea in patients with acute coronary syndrome may not reduce their risk of cardiovascular…
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CPAP
Medical Observer Opinion

We know bushfire smoke affects health, but the long-term effects are hazy

16th January 2020
In previous years, Australians might have been exposed to bushfire smoke for a few days, or even a week. But this bushfire…
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Smoke over Sydney