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A/Prof John Brannan
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Asthma, asthma pharmacology and lung function testing

Asthma needs to be diagnosed effectively. Need objective evidence for the presence of asthma and if it suggests it’s something there’s opportunity to escalate investigation to tertiary care

Expert/s: A/Prof John Brannan
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A/Prof Raewyn Campbell
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Azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate nasal spray for the management of seasonal allergic rhinitis

In this Product Explainer, Rhinologist and Skull Base Surgeon A/Prof Raewyn Campbell explains the role of azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate nasal spray in the management of seasonal allergic rhinitis (5 mins).

Expert/s: A/Prof Raewyn Campbell
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Dr Alexander Sweetman
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Insomnia assessment and management for GPs: Part 2 – behavioural treatments for insomnia

There is a massive magnitude of people suffering from insomnia. It’s important to talk about insomnia and manage it well

Expert/s: Dr Alexander Sweetman
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Prof Bandana Saini
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Insomnia assessment and management/referral options for GPs: Part 1

Insomnia and sleep disorders are quite common and have a range of medications available

Expert/s: Prof Bandana Saini
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Dr Alexander Sweetman
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How do I stop my mind racing and get some sleep?

Martin turns off the light to fall asleep, but his mind quickly springs into action. Racing thoughts about work deadlines, his overdue car service, and his father’s recent surgery occupy his mind.

Expert/s: Dr Alexander Sweetman
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Dr Sarah Wood
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Overuse of oral corticosteroids in asthma & COPD kills

Not everyone benefits equally, and with 3X risk of pneumonia from one course, it’s important to prescribe wisely…

Expert/s: Dr Sarah Wood
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Dr Jianni Tien
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‘The dirty disease’ – both smokers and non-smokers get lung cancer. They face stigma on top of illness

Earlier this year, federal health minister Mark Butler announced a new national Lung Cancer Screening Program. The first of its kind for lung cancer, the screening program will open initially to current and former smokers aged 50 to 70 years by July 2025. It aims to save lives by detecting lung cancer earlier.

Expert/s: Dr Jianni Tien, Prof Alex Broom, Dr Katherine Kenny, Dr Malinda Itchins
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Clinical Prof Leanne Rowe AM
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When you can’t sleep, try this

Insomnia is common in GPs, but these strategies can help

Expert/s: Clinical Prof Leanne Rowe AM
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A/Prof Anelyssa D'Abreu
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A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia – 4 questions answered

A little-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye movement, or REM, stage of sleep has been garnering attention for its role in foreshadowing neurodegenerative brain diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies. The disorder, known as REM sleep behavior disorder, or RBD in the medical field, affects around 1% of the general population worldwide and about 2% of adults over 65.

Expert/s: A/Prof Anelyssa D'Abreu
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Eric L Hsu
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Technology is radically changing sleep as we know it

From sleep trackers to wakefulness drugs, the 21st century has seen an influx of new technology that could radically alter the way we sleep.

Expert/s: Eric L Hsu, Catherine Coveney
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Prof Sally Ferguson and Dr Prerna Varma
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Sleep health and shiftwork

Talking to patients about life patterns and how they fit with shiftwork- learning strategies for sleep and alertness management.

Expert/s: Prof Sally Ferguson and Dr Prerna Varma
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Dr Alisha Dorrigan
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Triple therapy for severe asthma

Severe asthma has its own distinct pathophysiology, here’s why certain treatments are so important

Expert/s: Dr Alisha Dorrigan

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