New resource to help GPs manage patients with dementia A newly launched advice service offers clinicians direct email access to psychogeriatricians and geriatricians.
Sporting codes should change to limit dementia risk: RACGP The call was included in a submission for the National Dementia Action Plan, with traumatic head injuries a recognised risk factor for the disease.
Last call for dementia plan feedback The Department of Health and Aged Care is requesting views from clinicians and the wider public for a 10-year plan to address a growing health issue.
Next steps for new Alzheimer’s treatment Approved this month in the US, Alzheimer’s disease treatment lecanemab is yet to undergo the regulatory approval process in Australia.
New fitness-to-drive test could streamline process for GPs The test, currently in development, will be focused on patients living with dementia and is designed to be performed in consulting rooms.
Ill health burden increases in Australia New statistics from the AIHW suggest that people spent more time unwell in 2022 than previous years – a trend driven by COVID-19.
Does nose picking lead to dementia? Researchers Dr Joyce Siette and Professor Mark Patrick Taylor analyse a recent study that has generated a lot of media interest.
New Alzheimer’s medication found to slow cognitive decline The drug may be available as early as 2023, but there are still hurdles to cross, write Bernadette McGuinness and Elizabeth Coulthard.
In Practice: Feedback requested for long COVID inquiry Members can participate in a survey to help inform the college’s submission to the recently announced long COVID inquiry.
In Practice: Free educational resources RACGP Plus has a suite of free mental health education resources available for members.