My Health Record aiding diabetes management The system’s contribution to helping manage the chronic disease has been highlighted as part of National Diabetes Week.
Funding boost for dementia research The $21 million includes support for a general practice-focused project investigating a holistic approach to dementia prevention.
Fifty per cent of total deaths potentially avoidable: Report Many avoidable deaths could have been potentially prevented by individualised care, or treated through existing primary or hospital care.
Mental illness can lead to 20 year loss in life expectancy: Research The number of years of life lost due to physical health conditions in people with mental illness is increasing, but early intervention can help bridge the gap.
New antibiotic use summary to help tackle antimicrobial resistance A Therapeutic Guidelines summary table of antibiotic use in primary care has been freely distributed to general practices.
Lifestyle choices may help combat genetic risk of dementia: Study People at high risk of dementia who adopt healthy habits could be 32% less likely to contract the disease than those with an unhealthy lifestyle.
Genetic link to anorexia ‘a great relief’ for patients New research showing a genetic link to the eating disorder may help reduce stigma and aid treatment.
Sport and brain injury: Building the connection Long-term effects of sports-related brain injury are being brought to light, but an expert says broader research is needed.
GPs ‘central’ to reducing polypharmacy Almost one million Australians aged 70 and over take five or more medications daily, placing them at increased risk of unwanted side effects, more frequent hospital admissions and falls.
Diabetes statistics ‘sobering reminder’ of the need for awareness National Diabetes Week is an important reminder for healthcare providers and patients to be aware of risk factors and early detection.