Researchers identify first case of CTE in a female athlete The Australian Sports Brain Bank team believe it is a ‘sentinel case’ that much can be learned from.
Study linking HRT with dementia risk ‘unhelpful’ Experts point out that no causal relationship between menopausal hormone therapy and dementia has been established.
Bowel cancer screening rates down Though participation in screening has dropped, wait times for colonoscopy referrals are in excess of the recommended 30-day timeframe.
In Practice: Updated PSR Guide The new guide outlines what doctors referred to the Professional Services Review can expect at each stage of the proces.
In Practice: Health of the Nation deadline extended Members now have until the end of the month to participate in Australia’s largest general practice survey and help shape future advocacy.
Meta-analysis shows social interaction reduces dementia risk Strong social connections were associated with a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment, dementia and death.
In Practice: Prescription Shopping Information Service changes From May, GPs will no longer be able to receive a copy of a Patient Summary Report via fax, Services Australia has advised.
Can a magnesium-rich diet reduce dementia risk? New research suggests there is an association between increased magnesium consumption and healthier brain ageing, with women benefitting the most.
How a GP’s questions changed this 15-year-old’s life Charlotte suffered from debilitating periods. But it wasn’t until her doctor started putting the dots together that everything started to make sense.
Dementia now greatest burden of disease in over-65s The condition has overtaken coronary heart disease as the chronic illness most impacting the elderly, according to an AIHW report.