Hearing loss associated with increased dementia risk: Study But it’s not all bad news. Study co-author Professor Henry Brodaty speaks to newsGP about how GPs can help patients be proactive.
Australia does not ‘meet the human rights’ of people with dementia GPs are ideally placed to address the challenges of caring for people with dementia – but systemic change is necessary too.
Cochlear implants ‘life changing’ but under-utilised: Expert There are many barriers to assessing patients for cochlear implants, according to a leading otolaryngologist.
Eye disease with Vision Australia This episode includes an interview with Nabill Jacob, orthoptist and relationships manager for Vision Australia, which covers common adult and paediatric eye diseases, as well as the conditions of which GPs should be aware.
Certain memory complaints may predict future dementia New research reaffirms the importance of practitioners listening to older patients’ self-experience of cognitive decline.
‘Little support’ for women emotionally following miscarriage: Expert Pregnancy loss can lead to significant grief and trauma, but the emotional aftermath often remains under-acknowledged, according to one expert.
Hoping to get in shape for summer? Experts suggest ditching the fads in favour of a diet more likely to stick.
Emergency department presentations increase But millions of non-urgent and semi-urgent issues could be handled in general practice, according to the RACGP.
Statins do not accelerate memory loss: Research A new study found no difference in the rate of decline in memory or global cognition between statin users and those who never used them.
A look into the future of general practice The RACGP’s Vision addresses a range of issues and pressures facing Australian health.