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Tirzepatide KwikPen update: Practical guidance for clinicians

In this Product Explainer, A/Prof Samantha Hocking, Endocrinologist, explains the key changes to the tirzepatide KwikPen device, including operational steps, dosing considerations and patient counselling, with practical guidance for supporting safe and effective use (7 mins).

Clinical Articles

AZ pulling Zoladex 3.6mg from Australian market

Manufacturer will provide free access to eligible patients without alternative treatment pathways for 6 months after discontinuation...

Videos

Clinical case: Management of symptoms in COPD with single-inhaler triple therapy

In this Quick Case, General Practitioner Dr Kerry Hancock, uses a real-world patient case and supporting evidence to outline how a single-inhaler triple therapy can improve symptom control and reduce exacerbation risk in people with COPD (5 mins).

Clinical Articles

Cochrane finds Alzheimer’s drugs ineffective, as experts slam the review

Researchers analysed seven amyloid-busting monoclonal antibodies, concluding they don't work...

Clinical Articles

Herbal ingredient in cold and flu meds prompts TGA action

Anaphylaxis cases have remained steady despite efforts to minimise risks, TGA warns...

Videos

Clinical cases: Managing acne in General Practice

In this Quick Case, Dermatologist Dr William Cranwell summarises key acne pathogenic mechanisms and the role of retinoids in addressing them. He reviews latest clinical trial data on trifarotene and highlights its impact on lesion reduction and early scar‑mitigating benefits.

Clinical Articles

Monoclonal antibodies for Alzheimer’s: Patient selection, referral and monitoring

With two drugs approved for AD, GPs will play a key role...

Videos

Clinical Case: 46-year-old female with iron deficiency anaemia due to HMB

In this Quick Case, Dr Renee Eslick, Haematologist presents the case of a 46-year-old female with iron deficiency anaemia secondary to heavy menstrual bleeding, with a focus on the most appropriate strategies to correct the iron deficiency.

Clinical Articles

Common antidepressant could help tackle domestic violence, study suggests

World-first trial tested whether sertaline can reduce reoffending in impuslive men...

Clinical Articles

Warnings added to GLP-1s following reports of suicidal ideation & behaviour

TGA says insufficient evidence of an association, but PIs updated. Meanwhile, new WHO guideline recommends GLP-1s for obesity...

Clinical Articles

ADHD drug poisonings up dramatically

Experts explain what's driving the increase and how GPs can help reduce the risk…

Clinical Articles

Can the hair-loss drug finasteride affect mental health?

Here's what the evidence says about the risks...

Drugs and devices

Tirzepatide KwikPen update: Practical guidance for clinicians

In this Product Explainer, A/Prof Samantha Hocking, Endocrinologist, explains the key changes to the tirzepatide KwikPen device, including operational steps, dosing considerations and patient counselling, with practical guidance for supporting safe and effective use (7 mins).

AZ pulling Zoladex 3.6mg from Australian market

Manufacturer will provide free access to eligible patients without alternative treatment pathways for 6 months after discontinuation...

Clinical case: Management of symptoms in COPD with single-inhaler triple therapy

In this Quick Case, General Practitioner Dr Kerry Hancock, uses a real-world patient case and supporting evidence to outline how a single-inhaler triple therapy can improve symptom control and reduce exacerbation risk in people with COPD (5 mins).

Cochrane finds Alzheimer’s drugs ineffective, as experts slam the review

Researchers analysed seven amyloid-busting monoclonal antibodies, concluding they don't work...

Herbal ingredient in cold and flu meds prompts TGA action

Anaphylaxis cases have remained steady despite efforts to minimise risks, TGA warns...

Clinical cases: Managing acne in General Practice

In this Quick Case, Dermatologist Dr William Cranwell summarises key acne pathogenic mechanisms and the role of retinoids in addressing them. He reviews latest clinical trial data on trifarotene and highlights its impact on lesion reduction and early scar‑mitigating benefits.

Monoclonal antibodies for Alzheimer’s: Patient selection, referral and monitoring

With two drugs approved for AD, GPs will play a key role...

Clinical Case: 46-year-old female with iron deficiency anaemia due to HMB

In this Quick Case, Dr Renee Eslick, Haematologist presents the case of a 46-year-old female with iron deficiency anaemia secondary to heavy menstrual bleeding, with a focus on the most appropriate strategies to correct the iron deficiency.

Common antidepressant could help tackle domestic violence, study suggests

World-first trial tested whether sertaline can reduce reoffending in impuslive men...

Warnings added to GLP-1s following reports of suicidal ideation & behaviour

TGA says insufficient evidence of an association, but PIs updated. Meanwhile, new WHO guideline recommends GLP-1s for obesity...

ADHD drug poisonings up dramatically

Experts explain what's driving the increase and how GPs can help reduce the risk…

Can the hair-loss drug finasteride affect mental health?

Here's what the evidence says about the risks...

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In this Product Explainer, A/Prof Samantha Hocking, Endocrinologist, explains the key changes to the tirzepatide KwikPen device, including operational steps, dosing considerations and patient counselling, with practical guidance for supporting safe and effective use (7 mins).

Manufacturer will provide free access to eligible patients without alternative treatment pathways for 6 months after discontinuation...

In this Quick Case, General Practitioner Dr Kerry Hancock, uses a real-world patient case and supporting evidence to outline how a single-inhaler triple therapy can improve symptom control and reduce exacerbation risk in people with COPD (5 mins).

Researchers analysed seven amyloid-busting monoclonal antibodies, concluding they don't work...

Anaphylaxis cases have remained steady despite efforts to minimise risks, TGA warns...

In this Quick Case, Dermatologist Dr William Cranwell summarises key acne pathogenic mechanisms and the role of retinoids in addressing them. He reviews latest clinical trial data on trifarotene and highlights its impact on lesion reduction and early scar‑mitigating benefits.

With two drugs approved for AD, GPs will play a key role...

In this Quick Case, Dr Renee Eslick, Haematologist presents the case of a 46-year-old female with iron deficiency anaemia secondary to heavy menstrual bleeding, with a focus on the most appropriate strategies to correct the iron deficiency.

World-first trial tested whether sertaline can reduce reoffending in impuslive men...

TGA says insufficient evidence of an association, but PIs updated. Meanwhile, new WHO guideline recommends GLP-1s for obesity...

Experts explain what's driving the increase and how GPs can help reduce the risk…

Here's what the evidence says about the risks...

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Healthed

Upcoming Healthed Webcast

Tune in for "Facial rashes case studies - Practical guide to assessment and management" lecture

Tuesday 9th June, 7pm - 9pm AEST

Speaker

Dr Philip Tong

Consultant Dermatologist; Founder, DermScreen, Dermatology Junction; Visiting Medical Officer, St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney

What does it mean when a facial red rash does not respond to topical steroids and gets worse with the treatment? Dermatologist Dr Philip Tong presents a series of cases with this scenario.