Fatal tetanus infection a timely reminder for vaccination: Aussie case
Australian doctors have reported the first death from tetanus in NSW in over three decades, while stressing the importance of older patients staying up to…
Tag: Geriatrics
Consider Shingrix for varicella-vaccinated patients: ATAGI proposal
Adults who have received an indicated varicella vaccine should be eligible for the recombinant herpes zoster vaccine Shringrix, according to ATAGI. The Australian Immunisation Handbook…
Why Australia is at risk of an RSV epidemic
Leading infectious disease expert warns of unprecedented spikes and calls for greater uptake of RSV vaccination in older adults
A year of heavy resistance training offers lasting leg strength for seniors
One year of heavy resistance training yields long-lasting benefits for older adults, preserving muscle strength up for up to four years, a study shows. A…
MyMedicare: What GPs must do to claim $300 aged care incentive
GPs must provide an aged care patient eight consultations a year, plus two care planning services, to receive the new $300 aged care incentive under…
Man accused of threats to ‘kill doctor, his family and his staff’ over elderly mother’s care: court
A man accused of threatening to kill a doctor, his family and medical staff over the treatment of his elderly mother was “likely to attempt…
10 tried and true strategies for earlier detection of dementia
Leading geriatrician shares her top tips and insights for getting the diagnosis right and managing the symptoms
Fed Govt plan for 100 fracture clinics will provide ‘little benefit at high cost’
Launching dozens more fracture liaison services in hospitals would prevent fewer than 1% of an estimated 2.4 million fractures over a decade, a modelling study…
Mid-coital testicular pain strikes out of the blue
Eric, a 75-year-old male, presents with pain during intercourse. He has a lifelong history of a retractile right testicle, and is experiencing new discomfort due…
Consider ECG monitoring when prescribing antipsychotics: study
ECG monitoring should be considered in all patients prescribed antipsychotics before and after starting treatment to avert the risk of sudden cardiac death and ventricular…
