Shingles vaccination – Frequently asked questions answered!
In this Healthed lecture, A/Prof John Litt AM provides an overview on the zostavax vaccine uptake in Australia, the recombinant zoster vaccine, and the burden of morbidity.
Anxiety – Management tips for primary care
In this Healthed lecture, Prof Sean Hood will describe how to manage the initial stages, when to transition from talk therapy to medication, how to initiate and manage medication regimes and what to do when first-line medications don’t seem to be working.
Aortic stenosis – We are missing it and yet it’s easier to treat than ever before
DOAC dosing in special situations – Renal impairment, liver disease and obesity
In this Healthed lecture, Dr Ronald Castellino explains that inappropriate DOAC dosing is a common problem, leading to either increased risk of stroke or of iatrogenic bleeding. It’s important to recognise which patients require reduced dosage, such as those with impaired renal clearance, as well as those who are likely to be undertreated. Dr Ronald Castellino will describe the various scenarios in which over- and under-dosing might occur, and what GPs can do to optimise the dosage in view of the specific clinical characteristics of each patient.
IV iron induced hypophosphatemia and osteomalacia – Cause for concern?
In this Healthed lecture, Prof Peter Ebeling AO explains that IV iron infusion has been shown to induce hypophosphataemia in a substantial proportion of patients.
Perinatal depression & anxiety
In this Healthed lecture, Dr Nicole Highet explains that depression and anxiety in the perinatal period is a significant problem for many Australian mothers.
Do violent computer games cause aggressive behaviour? – Understanding the evidence
In this Healthed lecture, A/Prof Wayne Warburton, provides evidence about the impact of digital technologies and entertainment such as computer games on the behaviour and wellbeing of children.
Eating disorders – The role of the GP
In this Healthed lecture, A/Prof Warren Ward explains that eating disorders are increasingly common and GPs are often the first professional to see clinical warning signs and often the first professional that a patient or relative seeks help from.
What’s new in lung cancer
In this Healthed lecture, Prof Michael Boyer AM, explains that lung cancer is the leading cause (19%) of cancer deaths in Australia, and 15% occur in non-smokers.
Iron deficiency – vegetarians, vegans, teenagers,fad diets and other situations
In this Healthed lecture, Dr Reenee Eslick provides many practical tips on oral supplementation, how to address common issues such as intolerance and lack of compliance.
Multidisciplinary approach to preventing and managing frailty, falls and fractures
In this Healthed lecture, Dr Desmond Graham explains that we can intervene and help prevent falls, fractures and many other factors that contribute to frailty and provides a practical, systematic approach to assessing at-risk patients and recommends where appropriate, interventions that are most likely to be effective.
Triple therapy in practice – 2 COPD & 2 Asthma case studies in primary care
In this Healthed lecture, Dr Greg Katsoulotos covers the practicalities when using triple therapy in the management of asthma and COPD through a series of cases – 2 COPD cases and 2 asthma cases, to illustrate the indications, contraindications, risks and benefits and various other factors.
