Clinical news

Frailty trajectories precede dementia by several years

Mandatory salt targets a likely cost-effective strategy in CVD and CKD prevention

Is asthma risk increased in women with later age of menopause?

Hypertension treatment costs in Australia

Dienogest PBS listed for endometriosis

New study finds paternal metformin use not linked to neonatal congenital malformations

Vitamin K2 may be effective and safe for nocturnal leg cramps

Magnitude of cardiac events in patients receiving chemotherapy highlighted

Preventing and managing UTIs: many gaps remain in evidence base

Some triptans more effective for acute migraine than newer drugs, finds study

Proposed World Falls Guidelines modifications may better identify older people at risk

Premature ovarian insufficiency may increase severe autoimmune disease risk

Asthma-related deaths back to pre-pandemic levels

WHO lists endemic pathogens in need of vaccines

Skin-control program reduces impetigo rate in Aboriginal children in remote communities

LARCs underused in Australian women prescribed teratogenic medications

Increased risk of cancer-related cardiovascular disease in older adults

Declining risk of hepatitis B and C liver-related morbidity and mortality

Cognitive and behavioural outcomes after nonprofessional sports-related concussion examined

High rate of antimicrobial resistance reported in paediatric bloodstream infections

Palliative care referral for people with COPD: consensus criteria developed

Dementia set to become leading cause of death

Updated chart on asthma and COPD medications

Finerenone benefits in patients with heart failure with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction

Cochrane group updates evidence on interventions to combat tobacco addiction