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Age-related macular degeneration - clinical fact sheet and MCQ

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) causes half of all blindness and severe vision loss among older Australians. Though there is currently no definitive cure, early identification and intervention can help to slow disease progression and preserve sight. This FastTrack highlights the role of GPs in recognising AMD, providing primary care interventions, and when to refer.

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Prescribing with care: antidepressants and mental health in older adults
Prescribing with care: antidepressants and mental health in older adults
Quality Use of Medicines Alliance

Explore the role of antidepressants in older adults, weighing risks and benefits, deprescribing, and alternative strategies. Listen to expert insights in this podcast.

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Antidepressants in older adults: handle with CARE
Antidepressants in older adults: handle with CARE
Quality Use of Medicines Alliance

Explore patient-centred strategies for managing antidepressant use in older adults using the mnemonic CARE as a framework for effective decision-making, monitoring, and deprescribing. Learn how the Quality Use of Medicines Alliance promotes safer, tailored approaches to mental health management in older populations.

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