GPs on edge over direct referrals
GPs are worried about proposals to reform some aspects of primary care, warning it will make seeing a GP harder for more patients. Read More...
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Screening the young septuagenarian: for better or for worse?
Following the implementation of the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) renewal in December 2017, the recommended upper age to be eligible for screening increased from 69 years to 74 years. Read More...
Are pain problems an early marker of Alzheimer’s disease?
Pain is common in Alzheimer's disease and in its preclinical stages including subjective cognitive decline and mild cognitive impairment, but what underlies this association is unclear. Read More...
Oral considerations in an ageing population
Ageing is a complex process reflecting changes that occur over the lifespan. Life expectancy has increased remarkably during the latter half of the last century. The number of persons aged 60 or above will rise from 962 million globally in 2017 to 2.1 billion in 2050 and 3.1 billion in 2100. Read More...
Palliation in wound care
A palliative approach to care can be employed in managing complex chronic wounds that fail to heal despite optimal treatment. Palliation being the comprehensive care provided to individuals with life-limiting diseases or incurable advanced chronic conditions that focuses on relieving symptom burden and improving a patient's quality of life rather than curative treatments. Read More...
Hypertension in the elderly
Hypertension as a modifiable risk factor remains the leading cause of death globally, accounting in 2020 for 1.4 billion deaths that year. This number is increasing despite the major efforts of international organisations, improved training of healthcare professionals and patient awareness campaigns. Read More...
Marq of distinction
Mark Warren is a champion of the lesser known varieties in Margaret River. Varieties such as Gamay, Vermentino, Fiano, Grenache and Tempranillo have
all found their way to his Yallingup winery. Read More...
Metabolic link to cancer
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