More training the key to dementia diagnosis boost A new study has suggested bone density scans could be used to see if people have risk factors for dementia, but is it likely to prove useful for GPs?
The stories behind royal recognition for rural GPs Three GPs recognised for their contribution to medicine speak about their passion for their communities and rural primary care.
New pancreatic cancer diagnostic aid released The tool is designed to help GPs identify patients that should undergo investigation, as well as recommend initial diagnostic pathways.
Study suggests link between reading difficulties and anxiety Children with reading problems are more likely to have anxiety, but research is needed to properly understand the specifics of the relationship.
Navigating the recent growth in asthma medications The National Asthma Council Australia has launched new resources to help inform health professions about treatment options.
Assistance dogs found to help autistic children A small study has shown specially trained dogs can help provide ‘a whole new world of freedom’ to autistic children and their families.
Should healthcare data live on after a patient dies? General practices hold vast amounts of posthumous healthcare data that is immensely useful, but its use raises important ethical considerations.
Nine out of 10 infants not meeting recommended daily iron intake But are the guidelines realistic and how concerned should parents and clinicians be?
Advance care planning in an ageing population People think their doctors should play more of a role in advance care planning, new research suggests.
Pathways to severe COVID-19 in children discovered Researchers have identified the blood clotting and immune protein pathways that are activated in severe cases of COVID-19 in children.