Pill testing calls follow multiple overdoses at Melbourne festival The Chair of RACGP Specific Interests Addiction Medicine has said such a move would be ‘a no-brainer’.
‘It’s never too early’: Dementia diagnosis in the spotlight SPONSORED: A dementia diagnosis can be difficult for patients and GPs alike, but early interventions are proving key to improving lives.
Consider MHT for bones: New menopause guideline Almost a decade in the making, a toolkit refresh is the first to include advice on prescribing hormone therapy specifically for bone health.
Brain health and risk reduction: The GP’s role If dementia risk factors can be targeted in early and mid-life, GPs have an opportunity to make a real difference, writes Dr Steph Daly.
Raising dementia awareness through collaboration GPs need to be better equipped with risk reduction tools and to help support patients with dementia, writes Dr Marita Long.
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? 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? 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 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 Dr Rob Hosking discusses how digital waste is not only a risk to the environment, but potentially patient privacy.