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Drugs and devices, Respiratory and sleep

A/Prof Greg Katsoulotos

Videos

Beclometasone dipropionate, formoterol and glycopyrronium for the maintenance treatment of adult asthma uncontrolled on an ICS/LABA with a history of exacerbations

In this Product Explainer, Respiratory, Sleep & Allergy Physician Dr Gregory Katsoulotos explains the role of beclometasone dipropionate, formoterol and glycopyrronium pressurised inhalation solution for maintenance treatment in adult patients with uncontrolled asthma despite treatment with an ICS and a LABA with a history of exacerbations (5 mins).

Expert/s: A/Prof Greg Katsoulotos

Drugs and devices

Clinical Articles

Lagevrio recommended surprisingly often, given recommendations against routine-use

Guidelines say Paxlovid more effective than Lagevrio - yet prescribing rates appear to be similar

Expert/s: Yasmin Clarke, Lynnette Hoffman

Drugs and devices

Dr Brett MacFarlane

Podcasts

Gastro-oesophageal reflux medications

The rate at which health professionals direct patients with intermittent Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) to an alginate/antacid combination, how extensively do we review current medications, and how they are taken to ensure the symptoms may not be iatrogenic, and whether to start with a short 7-day course of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or just write a prescription.

Expert/s: Dr Brett MacFarlane

Addiction medicine, Drugs and devices

Prof Benjamin Land

Clinical Articles

Cannabis holds promise for pain management, reducing the need for opioid painkillers – a neuropharmacology expert explains how

Drug overdose deaths from opioids continue to rise in the U.S. as a result of both the misuse of prescription opioids and the illicit drug market

Expert/s: Prof Benjamin Land

Diet and nutrition, Drugs and devices, Endocrinology

A/Prof Samantha Hocking

Videos

The role of Liraglutide 3mg in weight management

In this Product Explainer, Endocrinologist A/Prof Samantha Hocking explains the role of Liraglutide 3mg in obesity management and patients who may benefit from it (5 mins).

Expert/s: A/Prof Samantha Hocking

Drugs and devices, Respiratory and sleep

Videos

Fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium and vilanterol dry powder triple therapy inhaler

In this Product Explainer, Respiratory Physician Dr Kwok Yan explains the role of fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium and vilanterol dry powder triple therapy inhaler for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adult patients who are not adequately controlled with an ICS+LABA (7 mins).

Expert/s: Dr Kwok Yan

Drugs and devices, Immunology and allergy

A/Prof Celia Zubrinich

Videos

Anapen® adrenaline autoinjector for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis

In this Product Explainer, Allergy Specialist Dr Celia Zubrinich gives a short introduction to Anapen®, used for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis and explains how to use the Anapen® device. (6 mins).

Expert/s: A/Prof Celia Zubrinich

Diet and nutrition, Drugs and devices, Paediatrics

Videos

MUAC Z-Score tape for assessing nutritional status of paediatric patients

In this Product Explainer, Paediatric Dietitian Maddie Todd explains how to use MUAC (Mid-Upper Arm Circumference) Z-score tape to assess the nutritional status of children (5 mins).

Expert/s: Maddie Todd

Diet and nutrition, Drugs and devices, Paediatrics

Dr Andrew Leech

Videos

Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) tape for measuring malnutrition in children

In this Product Explainer, Infant, Child and Adolescent GP Dr Andrew Leech explains the role of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) tape in assessing nutritional status of children (5 mins).

Expert/s: Dr Andrew Leech

Drugs and devices, Respiratory and sleep

Dr Christopher Worsnop

Videos

Mometasone/indacaterol combination preventer inhaler for the maintenance treatment of asthma

In this Product Explainer, Dr Christopher Worsnop, Respiratory and Sleep Physician explains how to use a mometasone/indacaterol combination preventer inhaler, as well as when and to whom to prescribe to in the maintenance treatment of moderate to severe asthma (5 mins).

Expert/s: Dr Christopher Worsnop

Drugs and devices, Neurology

Rachael Mackinnon RN

Podcasts

Advanced therapies for Parkinson’s

Time to consider device-assisted therapies and referral to a specialist centre- options need to be offered early as the need arises rather than delayed until symptoms and conditions are unbearable.

Expert/s: Rachael Mackinnon RN

Drugs and devices, Obstetrics and gynaecology

Prof Rodney Baber AM

Videos

Estradiol and dydrogesterone for post menopausal hormone replacement therapy

In this Product Explainer, Prof Rod Baber, Gynaecologist and Head of the Menopause and Menstrual Disorders Clinic at the Royal North Shore Hospital explains the role of estradiol and dydrogesterone post menopausal hormone therapy for women during menopause transition, as well as why and when to use it (6 mins).

Expert/s: Prof Rodney Baber AM