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Evidence-based medicine: Strengths and limitations

WEBEvidence-based medicine is the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients. 1 ~ …

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Medicines for chronic kidney disease: A practical guide

WEBA practical guide to medicines for chronic kidney disease. Australian and international guidance is clear on medicines for chronic kidney disease (CKD) that slow CKD …

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How do I know if my kidneys are healthy and why is it important

WEBYour kidneys do many important jobs to keep you healthy. But most people with chronic kidney disease do not notice any symptoms, especially in the early stages. …

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Medicine Finder: Search medicine by active

WEBTherapeutic Guidelines Limited was recently selected by the Department of Health and Aged Care as the new publisher of Australian Prescriber. All volumes of the journal …

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Medicines for depression and anxiety

WEBMedicines for depression and anxiety. Some people with depression or anxiety might take a medicine to help their mental health. Others may use non-medicine choices, or a mix of …

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Imaging explained

WEBImaging explained. Imaging plays an important role in modern medicine. Modern imaging techniques – including X-rays, ultrasound, CT scans and MRI – can show structures …

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Chronic kidney disease: early detection and management

WEBOne in 10 Australian adults have signs of probable chronic kidney disease (CKD). 1,2 For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the prevalence is even higher, affecting …

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Benefits and disadvantages of taking multiple medicines

WEBBeing able to do things. Because medicines have helped people to be well and reduced their pain, they are able to do the things they want to do and live the kind of …

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Quality improvement in general practice

WEBQuality improvement (QI) involves making changes to your practice to achieve optimal safety and health outcomes for patients. The changes should be consistent with best …

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Vitamin D supplementation in musculoskeletal health: what's new

WEBVitamin D (or ‘calciferol’) is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for musculoskeletal health. 1,2 In the liver, vitamin D is metabolised to 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D), the …

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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) explained

WEBThere are several different types of antibiotics that can be used, if needed, to treat urinary tract infections. Your prescriber will decide on the most appropriate …

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Mental health and young people

WEBAsk about suicidal thoughts regularly, and develop a safety plan. These are essential risk-management strategies when caring for young people with mental health issues. …

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Combined oral contraceptive pills: supporting an informed choice

WEBSide effects. Many side effects are attributed to COCPs, but evidence of direct cause and effect is limited. General side effects include headache, nausea, breast …

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Sleeping pills and older people: the risks

WEBSleeping pills that belong to the group of medicines known as benzodiazepines and contain active ingredients such as temazepam, oxazepam, …

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Olanzapine depot injection (Zyprexa Relprevv) for schizophrenia

WEBOlanzapine as pamoate monohydrate is a long-acting injectable or depot form of olanzapine. It is approved for maintenance treatment of schizophrenia in adults …

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