The Medical journal of Australia
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To identify the financing and policy challenges for Medicare and universal health care in Australia, as well as opportunities for whole-of-system strengthening. ⋯ A number of challenges threaten the sustainability and equity of the universal health care system in Australia. As the piecemeal reforms of the past twenty years have been inadequate for meeting these challenges, more effective, coordinated approaches are needed to improve and secure the universality of public health care in Australia.
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Review
Electronic cigarettes and health outcomes: umbrella and systematic review of the global evidence.
To review and synthesise the global evidence regarding the health effects of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes, vapes). ⋯ Systematic review: PROSPERO, CRD42020200673 (prospective).
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Review
Electronic cigarettes and health outcomes: umbrella and systematic review of the global evidence.
To review and synthesise the global evidence regarding the health effects of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes, vapes). ⋯ Systematic review: PROSPERO, CRD42020200673 (prospective).
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Young-onset dementia comprises a heterogeneous range of dementias, with onset at less than 65 years of age. These include primary dementias such as Alzheimer disease, frontotemporal and vascular dementias; genetic/familial dementias; metabolic disorders; and secondary dementias such as those that result from alcohol use disorder, traumatic brain injury, and infections. ⋯ For assessment and accurate diagnosis, a thorough screen is recommended, such as collateral history and investigations such as neuroimaging, lumbar puncture, neuropsychology, and genetic testing. The management of young-onset dementia needs to be age-appropriate and multidisciplinary, with timely access to services and consideration of the family (including children).