Research on passive antibodies to combat Omic...

Australia has many stories from people who say they have long COVID but who are unable to access help | Updated versions of coronavirus vaccines targeting the Omicron variant have been announced, yet the virus still mutates | People with Type 1 diabetes need to monitor their bloo ...  Show more

What an Australian Centre for Disease Control might aim to be; An Indigenous perspective and research to engage culture for protection against cardiovascular disease and stroke; Research on links between mental health and mortality concludes that both mental and physical health c ...  Show more

A 'temporary stroke' means people get the warning signs of a stroke but the symptoms go away without treatment. The medical name for this has been a Transient Ischaemic Attack - or a TIA.  

Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a hormonal cause of high blood pressure where the adrenal glands make too much aldosterone. It's treatable and there's a simple test. 

Contributor: Aaron Lessen MD

Educational Pearls:

A recent study assessed EMS treatment of high blood pressure in the field

Dr Mark Porter discusses High Blood Pressure , a silent threat that isn’t well managed, with only a third of those affected being diagnosed and treated as advised in the latest guidelines. Dr Margaret McCartney and Professor of Medicine, Bryan Williams help unpick areas of confus ...  Show more