Australian Doctor News

RACGP backs restrictions on aged care risperidone scripts

21st May 2019
The RACGP has issued a cautious welcome to a looming clampdown on risperidone prescribing in aged care homes announced by…
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Aged care
6Minutes News

Why isn't the aged care royal commission discussing 'healthcare'?

17th May 2019
When the aged care royal commission was announced last year, one key concept failed to rate a mention, writes aged care…
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Aged care
6Minutes News

Vitamins B6 and B12 may raise hip fracture risk

16th May 2019
Older women who take supplements with high doses of vitamins B6 and B12 may be more likely than those who don't to…
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Supplements
Australian Doctor News

Shingles vax report card: good, but could do better

15th May 2019
Australians have embraced shingles vaccination but there is still unmet need given early shortages and the fact the only…
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Vaccination
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Know your treatment options for HCV

5th June 2019
Promoted This content has been produced by Gilead     Around 200,000 Australians are still living with chronic…
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Specialist Updates Cardiology

6 alarming patient misconceptions about ICDs

14th May 2019
Most patients given an implantable cardioverter defibrillator do not know what should happen to it during their final weeks…
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6Minutes News

Doctors raise alarm over nursing homes 'no returns' policy

7th May 2019
Doctors are raising concerns about nursing homes' "no returns" policy for residents with mental illness. Two psychiatrists…
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Specialist Updates Cardiology

PCI rates increasing in the over-75s

1st May 2019
The use of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) after acute myocardial infarction is increasing in patients aged 75 and…
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