WEBINAR: Key Advances in Headache 2021

Join a panel of experts as they discuss key studies from the International Headache Congress and other important developments from 2021, and consider the impacts for neurology practice in Australia. Ask the...

Join a panel of experts as they discuss key studies from the International Headache Congress and other important developments from...

News in brief: Parkinson’s progression not slowed by urate-elevating strategy; Doctor registration fees hiked; Opioid stewardship draft standards released

Parkinson's progression not slowed by urate-elevating strategy Urate-elevating inosine has struck out as a potential treatment for early Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to US researchers. Despite its gout crystallopathic effects, urate’s antioxidant properties have made it a pursued therapeutic target for PD,...

Parkinson's progression not slowed by urate-elevating strategy Urate-elevating inosine has struck out as a potential treatment for early Parkinson’s disease (PD),...

Pain

Australian-first FND clinic will provide multi-disciplinary assessment

A multidisciplinary intervention clinic for patients with Functional Neurological Symptom Disorders (FND) will bring together neuropsychiatry, neurology, rehabilitation medicine, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and psychology for the first time. The clinic, which will be fully operational by January 2022, is being established...

A multidisciplinary intervention clinic for patients with Functional Neurological Symptom Disorders (FND) will bring together neuropsychiatry, neurology, rehabilitation medicine, physiotherapy,...

Pain

Offer a trial of medical cannabis for chronic pain: review

People living with persistent chronic cancer or non-cancer pain should be offered a trial of non-inhaled medical cannabis on top of standard care to improve pain control, according to new advice by a panel of international experts. However, the strength of...

People living with persistent chronic cancer or non-cancer pain should be offered a trial of non-inhaled medical cannabis on top...