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Clinical Articles

GPs could improve access to ADHD treatment. But we still need specialists to diagnose and start medication

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 2.5–5% of people. Less than half of people with ADHD have been diagnosed and treated – though more and more people are presenting for help.

Expert/s: Prof Adam Guastella, David Coghill

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Navigating developmental and behavioural concerns in primary school-aged children

Tips to sensitively support both the child and their parent.

Expert/s: Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Transcranial magnetic stimulation – early research suggests new uses beyond depression

Since the start of the COVID pandemic, there has been more attention given to problems of mental ill-health including depression than ever before.

Expert/s: Prof Paul B. Fitzgerald

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Blood test for Alzheimer’s biomarkers on its way

Plasma biomarkers have now been clinically validated, which could make biological diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease more accessible. Previously MRI, PET scanning or CSF assays were needed to make a biological diagnosis.

Expert/s: Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Women get far more migraines than men – a neurologist explains why, and what brings relief

A migraine is far more than just a headache – it’s a debilitating disorder of the nervous system.

Expert/s: Dr Danielle Wilhour

Neurology

Podcasts

Dementia – Your questions answered

The questions answered in this podcast were compiled by GPs and health professionals around Australia.

Expert/s: Dr Marita Long

Neurology

Clinical Articles

People with dementia in care homes aren’t getting enough help with their hearing loss – new survey

Most care home residents have both dementia and hearing loss, which can leave them feeling lonely and depressed.

Expert/s: Hannah Cross

Drugs and devices, Neurology, Pharmacology

Videos

Schedule 3 supply of triptans

In this Product Explainer, Pharmacist Dr Jacinta Johnson explains the schedule 3 supply of triptans as Pharmacist Only Medicine, and presents several considerations when choosing the appropriate triptan for the acute management of migraine (6 mins).

Expert/s: Dr Jacinta Johnson

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Dementia prevention strategies

Dementia broadly encompasses a variety of conditions characterised by gradual brain function impairment. Prevalence increases with age,

Expert/s: Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Neurology

Clinical Articles

You might have heard ADHD risks being over-diagnosed. Here’s why that’s not the case

At the same time as it has attracted support and understanding, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has invoked passionate debate in recent years. One hot topic is whether ADHD is being over-diagnosed.

Expert/s: Healthed

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Migraine tips and traps

A neurologist myth-busts common migraine misconceptions

Expert/s: Fiona Clark

Neurology, Women's health

Podcasts

Prioritising dementia risk reduction for women

The growth of the numbers of Australian women diagnosed with dementia- influences of hormonal factors on dementia risk.

Expert/s: Dr Marita Long

Neurology

GPs could improve access to ADHD treatment. But we still need specialists to diagnose and start medication

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 2.5–5% of people. Less than half of people with ADHD have been diagnosed and treated – though more and more people are presenting for help.

Navigating developmental and behavioural concerns in primary school-aged children

Tips to sensitively support both the child and their parent.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation – early research suggests new uses beyond depression

Since the start of the COVID pandemic, there has been more attention given to problems of mental ill-health including depression than ever before.

Blood test for Alzheimer’s biomarkers on its way

Plasma biomarkers have now been clinically validated, which could make biological diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease more accessible. Previously MRI, PET scanning or CSF assays were needed to make a biological diagnosis.

Women get far more migraines than men – a neurologist explains why, and what brings relief

A migraine is far more than just a headache – it’s a debilitating disorder of the nervous system.

Dementia – Your questions answered

The questions answered in this podcast were compiled by GPs and health professionals around Australia.

People with dementia in care homes aren’t getting enough help with their hearing loss – new survey

Most care home residents have both dementia and hearing loss, which can leave them feeling lonely and depressed.

Schedule 3 supply of triptans

In this Product Explainer, Pharmacist Dr Jacinta Johnson explains the schedule 3 supply of triptans as Pharmacist Only Medicine, and presents several considerations when choosing the appropriate triptan for the acute management of migraine (6 mins).

Dementia prevention strategies

Dementia broadly encompasses a variety of conditions characterised by gradual brain function impairment. Prevalence increases with age,

You might have heard ADHD risks being over-diagnosed. Here’s why that’s not the case

At the same time as it has attracted support and understanding, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has invoked passionate debate in recent years. One hot topic is whether ADHD is being over-diagnosed.

Migraine tips and traps

A neurologist myth-busts common migraine misconceptions

Prioritising dementia risk reduction for women

The growth of the numbers of Australian women diagnosed with dementia- influences of hormonal factors on dementia risk.

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Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 2.5–5% of people. Less than half of people with ADHD have been diagnosed and treated – though more and more people are presenting for help.

Tips to sensitively support both the child and their parent.

Since the start of the COVID pandemic, there has been more attention given to problems of mental ill-health including depression than ever before.

Plasma biomarkers have now been clinically validated, which could make biological diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease more accessible. Previously MRI, PET scanning or CSF assays were needed to make a biological diagnosis.

A migraine is far more than just a headache – it’s a debilitating disorder of the nervous system.

The questions answered in this podcast were compiled by GPs and health professionals around Australia.

Most care home residents have both dementia and hearing loss, which can leave them feeling lonely and depressed.

In this Product Explainer, Pharmacist Dr Jacinta Johnson explains the schedule 3 supply of triptans as Pharmacist Only Medicine, and presents several considerations when choosing the appropriate triptan for the acute management of migraine (6 mins).

Dementia broadly encompasses a variety of conditions characterised by gradual brain function impairment. Prevalence increases with age,

At the same time as it has attracted support and understanding, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has invoked passionate debate in recent years. One hot topic is whether ADHD is being over-diagnosed.

A neurologist myth-busts common migraine misconceptions

The growth of the numbers of Australian women diagnosed with dementia- influences of hormonal factors on dementia risk.

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