Clinical Focus Case Report

Confusion and ataxia in a patient with bipolar

20th August 2019
Marion, a 65-year-old woman, is brought to her GP by her sister, Rhonda. When Rhonda went to Marion’s home that morning to…
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Senior woman bed sick headache
Australian Doctor News

GPs asked to watch out for ketoacidosis with patients on SGLT2 inhibitors

14th August 2019
Patients on SGLT2 inhibitors need to pause treatment if they are unwell or about to undergo major surgery, diabetologists…
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Associate Professor Neale Cohen
Medical Observer Opinion

Are stricter rules on risperidone a good idea?

12th August 2019
Risperidone prescribing for dementia has been a hot topic in 2019 — and a new study provides some perspective. Chief…
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Dementia
Australian Doctor News

Stimulants in ADHD protect against mood disorders: study

8th August 2019
Treating children and young people with ADHD with stimulants helps protect them from developing mood and conduct disorders,…
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Child studying
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Video: Experts call for better pay for GPs who insert LARCs

19th August 2019
Despite long-standing advice from peak medical bodies including the World Health Organization that long-acting reversible…
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6Minutes News

9 key facts on severe diabetes ketoacidosis and SGLT-2 inhibitors

6th August 2019
SGLT-2 inhibitors therapy should be temporarily stopped in patients with an active infection or about to undergo surgery, to…
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fatigue
6Minutes News

Patient wins constipation compo case

5th August 2019
A forestry worker has won the right to worker’s compensation after a tribunal ruled his debilitating constipation was caused…
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Specialist Updates Rheumatology

What is the most important factor for drug compliance?

2nd August 2019
Patients with gout, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis say trusting their doctor is the most important factor in…
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Medication adherence