Practice Connect
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Understanding the effect of cumulative surgeries on older people’s cognition
As surgical technologies advance, more older people will be considered candidates for surgery, but this expansion may have unintended consequences....
Proactive deprescribing beneficial for older patients
As we get older, we tend to accumulate medications that have been prescribed over the course of adulthood, often leading to polypharmacy (defined as...
The importance of holistic care in managing women’s sexual pain
Vaginismus is a sexual pain disorder that can have a profound impact on wellbeing and sense of self. It is due to the pelvic floor muscles spasming...
Parenting program reduces risk of child maltreatment and its far-reaching
Mental health conditions have a significant impact and are common. We also know that some mental health issues are associated with experiences from...
Whooping cough vaccination rates low among older Australians
Tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough are covered by various combination vaccines in Australia. While part of the routine childhood immunisation...
Hepatitis E virus: it’s time to pay closer attention
According to the World Health Organisation, viral hepatitis infections claim the lives of 3,500 people each day worldwide. One of the lesser-known...
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