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Chronic kidney disease: early detection and management

Knowing who is at risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) enables targeted screening and early diagnosis. Early detection and intervention may slow or halt disease progression to avoid dialysis or kidney transplant, and reduce absolute cardiovascular risk.

Mental health and young people: opportunities to empower and engage

A program focusing on the management of psychological distress, depression and anxiety disorders within primary care in young Australians aged 16–24 years.

Pain management hub

Access to all NPS MedicineWise resources focused on pain management.

Benzodiazepine dependence: reduce the risk

Benzodiazepines are prescription medicines that are also called sleeping pills or anti-anxiety medicines. There are well-recognised harms from taking benzodiazepines long term. These include dependence, drowsiness, dizziness and falls.

Anticholinergic burden

Improving the safe use of medicines with anticholinergic effects for older people can have a positive impact on quality of life and reduce the risk of side effects.

 

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