Doctors among group backing ‘blood washing’ for long COVID
Medic-run clinics across Europe are offering HELP apheresis for the condition, with doctors among those treated, reveals BMJ investigation.
Jo Hartley
Jo is Editor-in-Chief of Australian Doctor Group.
Gynaecologist moots floating abortion clinic to bypass US bans
Dr Meg Autry, from California, says the boat would offer women a range of care that's been curbed in four states after the repeal of Roe v Wade.
Moderna advances two vax candidates against Omicron variants
The company is one of a number of vaccine makers developing new shots to tackle BA.4 and BA.5.
Only one in three over 50s have had fourth COVID-19 dose
A data expert is warning that much work is needed to ensure high uptake in this group ahead of a winter surge in cases.
Here’s the pharmacy UTI trial evidence we’ve been waiting for
An evaluation of the Queensland Government's pilot of pharmacists diagnosing and treating uncomplicated UTIs has been quietly released.
Long-term use of some anti-anxiety meds may ‘rewire brain’
An Australian research model suggests that chronic use of benzodiazepines may accelerate dementia.
Leading GP takes on fight for practice nurse flu vax item
Associate Professor Charlotte Hespe has launched a 'last resort' online petition for a Medicare rule change after the Federal Government rejected a…
Overseas doctors key to solving rural healthcare crisis, says state premier
Victoria's Daniel Andrews has secured extra federal resources to process 'tens of thousands' of stalled skilled-migrant visas.
Is mindfulness effective for treating mental illness? And what about the apps?
Mindfulness forms part of the trillion-dollar wellness industry, representing 1.5–6% of yearly spending around the world (estimated to be more than US$200 million) on wellness…
What we know about swabbing the throat when RAT-testing
Everyone is pretty used to swabbing their nose to test for COVID-19 when they have a scratchy throat or new cough. But should people also…
