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Clinical Articles

Cognitive testing for dementia

Whether it’s part of an over 75 health assessment or fitness to drive assessment, investigating patients’ concerns about impairment, or tracking progress over time, cognitive screening is important.

Expert/s: Dr Sarah Wood

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Your biological age predicts dementia and stroke regardless of your actual age – new study

As we journey through life, the risk of developing chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders, increases significantly.

Expert/s: Jonathan Ka Long Mak, A/Prof Sara Hägg

Neurology

Clinical Articles

GPs could improve access to ADHD treatment. But we still need specialists to diagnose and start medication

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 2.5–5% of people. Less than half of people with ADHD have been diagnosed and treated – though more and more people are presenting for help.

Expert/s: Prof Adam Guastella, David Coghill

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Navigating developmental and behavioural concerns in primary school-aged children

Tips to sensitively support both the child and their parent.

Expert/s: Dr Sarah Wood

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Transcranial magnetic stimulation – early research suggests new uses beyond depression

Since the start of the COVID pandemic, there has been more attention given to problems of mental ill-health including depression than ever before.

Expert/s: Prof Paul B. Fitzgerald

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Blood test for Alzheimer’s biomarkers on its way

Plasma biomarkers have now been clinically validated, which could make biological diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease more accessible. Previously MRI, PET scanning or CSF assays were needed to make a biological diagnosis.

Expert/s: Dr Sarah Wood

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Women get far more migraines than men – a neurologist explains why, and what brings relief

A migraine is far more than just a headache – it’s a debilitating disorder of the nervous system.

Expert/s: Dr Danielle Wilhour

Neurology

Podcasts

Dementia – Your questions answered

The questions answered in this podcast were compiled by GPs and health professionals around Australia.

Expert/s: Dr Marita Long

Neurology

Clinical Articles

People with dementia in care homes aren’t getting enough help with their hearing loss – new survey

Most care home residents have both dementia and hearing loss, which can leave them feeling lonely and depressed.

Expert/s: Hannah Cross

Drugs and devices, Neurology, Pharmacology

Videos

Schedule 3 supply of triptans

In this Product Explainer, Pharmacist Dr Jacinta Johnson explains the schedule 3 supply of triptans as Pharmacist Only Medicine, and presents several considerations when choosing the appropriate triptan for the acute management of migraine (6 mins).

Expert/s: Dr Jacinta Johnson

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Dementia prevention strategies

Dementia broadly encompasses a variety of conditions characterised by gradual brain function impairment. Prevalence increases with age,

Expert/s: Dr Sarah Wood

Neurology

Clinical Articles

You might have heard ADHD risks being over-diagnosed. Here’s why that’s not the case

At the same time as it has attracted support and understanding, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has invoked passionate debate in recent years. One hot topic is whether ADHD is being over-diagnosed.

Expert/s: Healthed

Neurology

Cognitive testing for dementia

Whether it’s part of an over 75 health assessment or fitness to drive assessment, investigating patients’ concerns about impairment, or tracking progress over time, cognitive screening is important.

Your biological age predicts dementia and stroke regardless of your actual age – new study

As we journey through life, the risk of developing chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders, increases significantly.

GPs could improve access to ADHD treatment. But we still need specialists to diagnose and start medication

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 2.5–5% of people. Less than half of people with ADHD have been diagnosed and treated – though more and more people are presenting for help.

Navigating developmental and behavioural concerns in primary school-aged children

Tips to sensitively support both the child and their parent.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation – early research suggests new uses beyond depression

Since the start of the COVID pandemic, there has been more attention given to problems of mental ill-health including depression than ever before.

Blood test for Alzheimer’s biomarkers on its way

Plasma biomarkers have now been clinically validated, which could make biological diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease more accessible. Previously MRI, PET scanning or CSF assays were needed to make a biological diagnosis.

Women get far more migraines than men – a neurologist explains why, and what brings relief

A migraine is far more than just a headache – it’s a debilitating disorder of the nervous system.

Dementia – Your questions answered

The questions answered in this podcast were compiled by GPs and health professionals around Australia.

People with dementia in care homes aren’t getting enough help with their hearing loss – new survey

Most care home residents have both dementia and hearing loss, which can leave them feeling lonely and depressed.

Schedule 3 supply of triptans

In this Product Explainer, Pharmacist Dr Jacinta Johnson explains the schedule 3 supply of triptans as Pharmacist Only Medicine, and presents several considerations when choosing the appropriate triptan for the acute management of migraine (6 mins).

Dementia prevention strategies

Dementia broadly encompasses a variety of conditions characterised by gradual brain function impairment. Prevalence increases with age,

You might have heard ADHD risks being over-diagnosed. Here’s why that’s not the case

At the same time as it has attracted support and understanding, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has invoked passionate debate in recent years. One hot topic is whether ADHD is being over-diagnosed.

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Whether it’s part of an over 75 health assessment or fitness to drive assessment, investigating patients’ concerns about impairment, or tracking progress over time, cognitive screening is important.

As we journey through life, the risk of developing chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders, increases significantly.

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 2.5–5% of people. Less than half of people with ADHD have been diagnosed and treated – though more and more people are presenting for help.

Tips to sensitively support both the child and their parent.

Since the start of the COVID pandemic, there has been more attention given to problems of mental ill-health including depression than ever before.

Plasma biomarkers have now been clinically validated, which could make biological diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease more accessible. Previously MRI, PET scanning or CSF assays were needed to make a biological diagnosis.

A migraine is far more than just a headache – it’s a debilitating disorder of the nervous system.

The questions answered in this podcast were compiled by GPs and health professionals around Australia.

Most care home residents have both dementia and hearing loss, which can leave them feeling lonely and depressed.

In this Product Explainer, Pharmacist Dr Jacinta Johnson explains the schedule 3 supply of triptans as Pharmacist Only Medicine, and presents several considerations when choosing the appropriate triptan for the acute management of migraine (6 mins).

Dementia broadly encompasses a variety of conditions characterised by gradual brain function impairment. Prevalence increases with age,

At the same time as it has attracted support and understanding, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has invoked passionate debate in recent years. One hot topic is whether ADHD is being over-diagnosed.

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Consultant Dermatologist; Founder, DermScreen, Dermatology Junction; Visiting Medical Officer, St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney

What does it mean when a facial red rash does not respond to topical steroids and gets worse with the treatment? Dermatologist Dr Philip Tong presents a series of cases with this scenario.