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Driving Miss Daisy
GPs have a vital role in supporting patients with dementia during the transition away from driving. Understanding the emotional impact, legal responsibilities, and strategies for preparing for change can help ensure a smoother, more supportive process for all involved.
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Head injuries in children are common in Australian general practice and emergency departments, ranging from minor to life-threatening. The PREDICT Guideline offers evidence-based support for managing these injuries, providing a clear algorithm for triage, imaging, and follow-up.
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Medcast is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with the University of Wollongong’s Graduate School of Medicine. The $2.7M MRFF grant focuses on reducing the inappropriate prescription of antibiotics, a key factor in the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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This is no time to yield to atrial fibrillation (AF). As a former clinical pharmacist and academic working in the internal medicine ward and ambulatory clinic of a busy teaching hospital in Ethiopia, I encountered numerous cases where patients suffer from potentially preventable ischemic stroke due to AF.
![KISS Guide to Evidence Based Medicine 2020](/media/1886/shutterstock_514866298.jpg?width=800&height=600&v=1dac969d86ea590)
This Hot Topics Keep it Simple Summary is a guide to evidence based medicine in 2020, straight from our UK partners, NB Medical.