Antipsychotics for dementia raise ‘risk of serious harm’: Study From pneumonia to heart attacks, new research revealed the drugs do more harm than first thought, with the risks highest soon after initiation.
‘Underused’ cardiac rehab programs prove lifesaving: Study GPs are being urged to promote the initiative to patients, after it was revealed those who attend are 38% less likely to die or be hospitalised.
In Practice: Practical pain management A new webinar will present practical ideas GPs can implement with patients experiencing chronic pain.
Study finds dietary fibre critical in managing hypertension Experts are calling for the fibre to be added to clinical guidelines for blood pressure management, saying it is ‘underappreciated’.
Drug expanded on PBS for CKD treatment GPs can now prescribe empagliflozin for eligible patients with chronic kidney disease, but should be aware of specific eligibility criteria.
How RACGP Foundation seed funding blossomed into MRFF grant What started as a small, GP-led diabetes research project recently received close to $1 million to expand into other areas of chronic disease.
GPs’ role in managing children and adolescents with ‘wet cough’ The presentation requires specific management to avoid chronic lung disease consequences later in life, writes Associate Professor Emma Kennedy.
Sleep health advice ‘not just for patients with insomnia’ Rather, it should be a part of chronic disease prevention and management plans, Chair of the RACGP’s Healthy Habits program says.
‘Breakthrough’ test for early dementia diagnosis a step closer Use of the blood test is expanding and local experts are excited about the impact it could have in Australia – should it become available.
Salt substitutes named hypertension ‘gamechanger’ Researchers are calling for clinical guidelines to recommend low-sodium potassium-enriched salt to combat spiralling rates of high blood pressure.