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Push for improved dementia education for GPs

Push for improved dementia education for GPs

One expert wants to boost ‘baseline knowledge’ of early detection, interventions and post-diagnostic care of the condition.


Treating hypertension lowers risk of dementia: Study

Treating hypertension lowers risk of dementia: Study

New research suggests proven hypertension interventions could help reduce the incidence and impact of dementia.


Shingles vaccine linked to dementia risk reduction

Shingles vaccine linked to dementia risk reduction

The new research found those vaccinated had their risk of new dementia diagnoses reduced by 20% over seven years.


General practice pilot to ease ‘significant impacts’ of hay fever

General practice pilot to ease ‘significant impacts’ of hay fever

To boost low adherence to treatments, a new trial aims to support GPs through a tailored education toolkit used alongside daily nasal spray.


In Practice: 2025 flu vaccines arriving early April

In Practice: 2025 flu vaccines arriving early April

Delivery of Sanofi’s VaxiGrip Tetra vaccine for this year’s influenza season is expected to arrive within weeks, the DoHAC confirmed.


‘It’s a snowball effect’: The push to Raise the Age

‘It’s a snowball effect’: The push to Raise the Age

‘Children just hear what people tell them about themselves,’ says one GP calling for youth justice to be considered a health issue.


Online tool helps lower dementia risk

Online tool helps lower dementia risk

Research shows online lifestyle intervention improves cognition in older adults, with GPs ‘essential in implementing this work’.
 


In Practice: Power outages with at-home medical equipment

In Practice: Power outages with at-home medical equipment

A new campaign reminds GPs to encourage all patients who rely on medical equipment at home to plan for potential power outages.


‘Promising’ new statistical tool predicts dementia onset

‘Promising’ new statistical tool predicts dementia onset

Early research shows the model can predict onset more accurately than similar tools, with hopes it will give patients more time to make decisions.


National dementia action plan launched

National dementia action plan launched

The roadmap is designed to ensure quality of life for patients, with prevention and education a ‘huge piece of the picture’.


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