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Queensland researchers find overlap in pathology of long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome

Researchers knew there were similarities in the symptoms. Now they've found an overlap in the pathology of the two illnesses.

ABC News · Aug 10, 2022

Health experts warn delays on elective surgery may have compounding effects on the health system

Despite millions of dollars being spent to clear the backlog on elective surgery waitlists, tens of thousands of Australians still face long waits and are living with debilitating pain.

ABC News · Aug 10, 2022

Queensland COVID-19 surge sparks calls for improved PCR access amid RAT accuracy fears

Mass testing clinics should be reopened and GP referrals for PCR tests should be removed as Queensland faces its third wave of COVID-19, health experts say.

ABC News · Jul 27, 2022

'Record' Queensland state budget spend on health really only keeping up with inflation, AMAQ says

The Queensland government has spruiked a record health spend in its state budget, but the response has been lukewarm, with the peak doctors lobby group saying the funding was needed "yesterday".

ABC News · Jun 21, 2022

Medical students shun general practice, exacerbate doctor shortages, QLD's peak body says

Concerned doctors say finding enough staff for their medical centres post-COVID is becoming "increasingly difficult", as the number of medical students choosing a career in general practice declines.

ABC News · Jun 2, 2022

Qld doctors seek Medicare, health reforms

The Australian Medical Association Queensland has called for increased Medicare rebates and a national summit to restructure the nation's health care systems.

AAP · May 27, 2022

How to book your free influenza vaccine in Queensland

A free flu shot announcement has driven a "tremendous uptick" in demand across Queensland. Here's how to find an appointment.

ABC News · May 26, 2022

Queensland Health confirms details of free flu jab after mass confusion

Queensland Health has clarified how the free flu jab initiative will work after GPs were caught unaware by the state government's announcement and left scrambling to respond.

ABC News · May 25, 2022

Calls for dedicated clinics for long COVID sufferers in Queensland as cases expected to 'ramp up'

Months after catching COVID-19, Matt Schneider still struggles with crippling fatigue. Now he's joining the calls from medical experts for dedicated long COVID clinics to be set up in Queensland.

ABC News · May 9, 2022

Can I get the flu jab if I've just had COVID-19? What you need to know about winter with both viruses

It's not even winter but Australia is already experiencing thousands of cases of influenza, after recording just hundreds in total last year. Experts are urging people to get the flu jab.

ABC News · May 4, 2022