Depression in the Elderly
Knowing what to look for when it comes depression risk factors among older people is critical to understanding the different symptomology, diagnoses and treatments for this cohort.... Read More...
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Clinical: Managing behavioural problems in dementia care
Behavioural problems, in reality, are often why dementia sufferers come to reside in Residential Aged Care (RAC). It just gets too hard at home. The aim is that the facility provides a better environment for the resident, allowing family to spend quality time with their loved one.... Read More...
Work Support: Medicine Keeping Up?
Perhaps medicine’s shifting gender balance holds the key in providing a more nurturing working environment suggests workplace counsellor Dana Topchian. ... Read More...
Depression and anxiety in Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes coupled with anxiety and depression is an untoward combination, increasing the risk of health complications. How can doctors screen for this combination and is it simple?... Read More...
May 2014
Déjà vu?
Remember Virtual Medical Centres, started by Perth oncologist Dr Andrew Dean? By employing medical students and a science editor they were able to scan... Read More...
“Shock jock” Howard Sattler
Howard Sattler is 6PR's "shock jock" who does the 3pm-6pm drive shift weekdays, and can get depressed at times. In fact, depression has been the subject of his talk-back show and he clearly believes in de-stigmatising mental illness. ... Read More...