Sign up
Healthed-White-on-Blue

The case for face-masks for all

Dr Linda Calabresi

writer

Dr Linda Calabresi

GP; Medical Editor, Healthed

Dr Linda Calabresi
Dr Linda Calabresi

It seems so logical really. Wear a facemask to avoid COVID-19.

So why aren’t we all following Victoria’s lead and wearing masks when going out in public?

PASSWORD RESET

Forgot your password or password not working? Please enter your email address. You will receive an email with the link to set a new password.

Icon 2

NEXT LIVE Webcast

:
Days
:
Hours
:
Minutes
Seconds
Dr Deb Mills

Dr Deb Mills

Travel Medicine Update for General Practice

Dr Katherine Spira

Dr Katherine Spira

Choosing the Right Migraine Preventative

Dr Jay Ramanathan, A/Prof David Sullivan, facilitated by A/Prof Ralph Audehm

Dr Jay Ramanathan, A/Prof David Sullivan, facilitated by A/Prof Ralph Audehm

Expert Panel – Atherosclerosis and Blood Lipid Management

A/Prof Daryl Efron

A/Prof Daryl Efron

Autism – When & Who to Refer

Join us for the next free webcast for GPs and healthcare professionals

High quality lectures delivered by leading independent experts

29 September 2026
Register Now

Share this

Share this

Dr Linda Calabresi

writer

Dr Linda Calabresi

GP; Medical Editor, Healthed

Test your knowledge

  • Cardiology, Integrative medicine

ECG Quiz | 79-year-old male presents with intermittent palpitations and smartwatch detecting irregular pulse rate

Recent articles

  • Policy

As pharmacists’ scope continues to expand, what role should GPs play?

  • Diagnostics

Misleading claims about Alzheimer’s blood tests are spreading

  • Women's health

Veoza for vasomotor symptoms

  • Dermatology

Clinical Quick Quiz | What is the most likely diagnosis for this annular desquamating eruption?

Latest GP poll

To what extent do you attribute the current political climate to experiences of racial/ethnic discrimination?

A great extent

0%

A moderate extent

0%

Slightly

0%

Not at all

0%

Read the full story >>

Recent podcasts

Listen to expert interviews.
Click to open in a new tab

ADHD_Adult

Does this patient really have ADHD? Differentiating genuine ADHD from malingering in clinical practice

Podcasts iconPodcasts
shutterstock_1894446010

mRNA Vaccines: What GPs need to know about safety, efficacy and what’s next

Podcasts iconPodcasts
shutterstock_2473673383

A common and serious issue in older adults: Undernutrition, malnutrition and what GPs can do

Podcasts iconPodcasts
Women's-Consult

The menopause consult in general practice: Structure, safety and supporting brain health

Podcasts iconPodcasts

Find your area of interest

Next up

Browse the latest articles from Healthed.

View more
Policy

As pharmacists’ scope continues to expand, what role should GPs play?

A GP resigns from NSW expert advisory group, while others consider if involvement in training would improve safety...

Diagnostics

Misleading claims about Alzheimer's blood tests are spreading

A new clinical algorithm helps clinicians untangle misinformation and decide when and how to apply the tests….

Discover

Healthed

CPD platform

Once you confirm you’ve read this article you can complete a Patient Case Review to earn 0.5 hours CPD in the Reviewing Performance (RP) category.

Select ‘Confirm & learn‘ when you have read this article in its entirety and you will be taken to begin your Patient Case Review.

Cancel
Confirm & learn

Upcoming Healthed Webcast

New Brain Health Guidelines – What GPs Can Do

Tuesday 4th August, 7pm - 9pm AEST

Speaker

Scientia Prof Kaarin Anstey

Psychologist; Director, UNSW Ageing Futures Institute; ARC Laureate Fellow; Senior Principal Research Scientist, NeuRA

Scientia Prof Kaarin Anstey translates the WHO's updated 2026 dementia risk-reduction guidelines changes into concrete actions for opportunistic risk assessment and targeted advice in everyday general practice.

Register for webcast