Practice Connect
Stay informed with Practice Connect, your monthly digest of healthcare’s most relevant topics. We deliver evidence-based insights on controversial health debates, prevention strategies, and practical clinical guidance to help you navigate patient conversations and stay current with Australian healthcare developments.
Does chess, puzzles and journaling protect against dementia?
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimates there were 401,300 Australians living with dementia last year. With Australia’s ageing and...
Menopause: Are we over-medicalising this inevitable transition?
Most women become menopausal naturally between the ages of 45 and 55 years according to Australasian Menopause Society. Women can also...
Low-cost ketamine shows promise in treating severe depression
About two-thirds of people with depression won't have any luck with the first treatment they try, according to Harvard University. A...
Is the Alzheimer’s drug Donanemab really a turning point for treatment?
About 400,000 Australians are living with dementia and most of them have Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is thought to be caused by the...
‘Smart drugs’ not so smart when it comes to complex problems
‘Smart drugs’ not so smart when it comes to complex problems Recent reports suggest stimulant drugs, usually used to treat ADHD are being taken by...
MyMedicare is coming: How to get ready for patient registrations now
MyMedicare is a new voluntary patient registration model. It aims to strengthen the relationship between patients, their general practice, general...
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