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Researchers develop improved dementia screening tool

Researchers develop improved dementia screening tool

The new test can more accurately predict a person’s 14-year risk of developing the disease when compared with other widely used tools.


CAC score: To test or not to test?

CAC score: To test or not to test?

Measuring how much calcium is in the walls of a heart’s blood vessels is ‘not free of problems’, and may contribute to overtreating.


Cloud computing in general practice – what needs to be considered?

Cloud computing in general practice – what needs to be considered?

Dr Rob Hosking explores the basics of cloud computing in general practice, including the benefits and risks of cloud-based solutions.


New CVD guideline and risk calculator expected to help millions

New CVD guideline and risk calculator expected to help millions

An Australian-specific calculator is a key feature of the toolkit refresh, which targets conditions responsible for one in four deaths each year.


Why responsible general practice tech disposal matters

Why responsible general practice tech disposal matters

Dr Rob Hosking discusses how digital waste is not only a risk to the environment, but potentially patient privacy.


It’s time to get ‘back to basics’ to protect patient privacy

It’s time to get ‘back to basics’ to protect patient privacy

Dr Rob Hosking revisits the fundamentals of managing health information in general practice, with the help of a new RACGP resource.


The hidden medico-legal risks of sharing information electronically

The hidden medico-legal risks of sharing information electronically

The use of electronic communication in general practice is essential, but just how risky is sending emails or electronic pathology referrals?


Is your practice prepared against data loss and data theft?

Is your practice prepared against data loss and data theft?

Business as usual can grind to a halt without reliable backup systems in place – and can result in major cost blowouts, writes Dr Rob Hosking.


Children’s version of COVID vaccination calculator released

Children’s version of COVID vaccination calculator released

While vaccine coverage for 5–11-year-olds remains low, the updated CoRiCal tool could help boost uptake among the cohort.


Heart attack risk: Is expanded cholesterol testing warranted?

Heart attack risk: Is expanded cholesterol testing warranted?

Some specialists say screening is needed to detect ‘bad cholesterol’ linked to heart attacks in younger people, but the RACGP is cautious.


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