Dr Norman Swan explains whey there will be no routine antibody testing after immunisation. There will be research projects ongoing but not public testing.
Tests and Investigations
How Will I Know I am Protected After I Have the Vaccine?
Dr Norman Swan explains why we won’t be doing antibody testing after for those who get the covid-19 vaccine.
What Are the Vaccines being used in Australia? Dr Norman Swan
Informative video about the various corona virus vaccines currently underway, including the Chinese and Russian research. Dr Normal Swan explains the two main methods used by scientists to activate our antibodies to fight against the virus.
Exercise stress tests
Exercise stress testing assesses the performance and capacity of the heart during exercise and is used to help diagnose or investigate heart disease.
Newborn bloodspot screening
Newborn screening tests can detect rare but serious genetic or metabolic disorders in newborn babies.
When should I get a colonoscopy?
What factors determine whether someone should have a colonoscopy? Professor Michael Boyer advises.
What is the difference between screening and targeting?
Screening and targeting are 2 different ways of identifying cancers. Oncologist Professor Michael Boyer explains the difference.
What are the ways to screen for bowel cancer?
Screening for bowel cancer in Australia involves faecal occult blood testing and sometimes colonoscopies. Oncologist Professor Michael Boyer explains.
Growing number of ‘long haul’ COVID-19 patients
There are a growing number of patients who report persistent symptoms of COVID-19 often 100+ days beyond diagnosis which vary from day to day. Learn more.
Video: How is a COVID-19 test done?
The test for COVID-19 is usually a nasopharyngeal swab. Dr Norman Swan explains how it’s done.
