Speculating on an Australian Centre for Disea...

One of the measures taken to prevent virus transmission has been social distancing and lockdown, but these can have their own negative health impact. A study on the behaviour of teens undertaken during the pandemic identified some of the particular health risks for this group. 

People with Type 1 diabetes need to monitor what's going on with their bodies because they can't make insulin—and it's vital in maintaining blood glucose. An imbalance can be dangerous and damage blood vessels, nerves, and kidneys. 

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

Coronacast is a daily podcast that's all about answering your coronavirus questions, hosted by Dr Norman Swan and Tegan Taylor. On the show today — what's going on in Italy and what are the chances mass quarantine will work? Does air travel increase the risk of getting infected? ...  Show more

The core disorders of critical care are mostly syndromes, not diseases. What should this mean to us? 

Join Dan McCollum as he discusses COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. What are the symptoms of this disease? How is it spread? What personal protective equipment is needed? What are key elements of the history and physical exam? Are there any treatments that he ...  Show more