Recently released guidelines for concussion management in youth and community sport are far more prescriptive than previous advice—but is it practical, and what does it mean for GPs?
Diagnosis of dementia or cognitive impairment is is significantly influenced by the patient’s history. Cognitive assessment tools are not screening or diagnostic tests without thorough history assessment.
Diagnosis involves the natural history, examination, and referral of patients with Parkinson’s disease, and awareness of asymmetric and non-motor signs and symptoms need to be considered...
Late last year, the Lancet retracted a major study that had linked hearing aid use in people with hearing loss to reduced dementia risk. At a time when dementia risk tools and guidelines are being updated to include hearing loss as a risk factor, does this change anything?
Walk 10,000 steps a day, cut back alcohol, get better sleep at night, stay socially active — we’re told that changes like these can prevent up to 40 per cent of dementia cases worldwide...
High-profile sports like football and soccer have brought greater attention in recent years to concussions – the mildest form of traumatic brain injury...
Whether it’s part of an over 75 health assessment or fitness to drive assessment, investigating patients’ concerns about impairment, or tracking progress over time, cognitive screening is important.
As we journey through life, the risk of developing chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders, increases significantly.