Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

Immunology and allergy

Clinical Articles

Lactose intolerance and dispelling myths

Lactose intolerance, a condition where the body cannot digest a milk sugar due to enzyme deficiency, is commonly considered in patients presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms including diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and bloating. It may occur in isolation or alongside other intolerances or irritable bowel syndrome.

Women's health

Clinical Articles

Managing heavy menstrual bleeding

Gynaecologist Dr Yasmin Tan shares tips to manage HMB and reduce the risk of missing a cancer diagnosis

Infectious diseases, Public health

Clinical Articles

2023 flu season earlier and probably bigger

Influenza causes up to 3000 Australian deaths and 18000 visits to the GP each year—not to mention the economic burden of days off work - and this year is shaping up to be even busier

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Preventing strokes: Advice from a neurology specialist

TIA diagnosis, treatment and secondary prevention strategies…

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Practical tips for acne management

Acne and its scarring impact quality of life and mental health, so effective, early treatment is crucial

Mental health

Clinical Articles

Does vitamin D have a role in depression treatment? We look at the evidence

Low vitamin D levels have been linked to increased risk of onset of depression—but are there implications for treatment?

Diabetes and metabolism

Clinical Articles

GLP-1s for T2D – the earlier the better?

Experts say GLP-1 RAs should be prescribed more often and earlier, citing compelling benefits for type 2 diabetes—but the PBAC has other ideas.

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Cosmeceuticals: Separating hype from reality

Botox and fillers are trending out, skin tightening procedures are in…

Respiratory and sleep

Clinical Articles

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…

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Dementia prevention strategies

Dementia broadly encompasses a variety of conditions characterised by gradual brain function impairment. Prevalence increases with age,

Haematology

Clinical Articles

Iron deficiency in pregnancy

Iron deficiency with or without anaemia is common in women of child-bearing age, and especially during pregnancy.

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Dr Sarah Tedjasukmana

General Practitioner; Co-Director, Sydney Perinatal Doctors

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Influenza causes up to 3000 Australian deaths and 18000 visits to the GP each year—not to mention the economic burden of days off work - and this year is shaping up to be even busier

TIA diagnosis, treatment and secondary prevention strategies…

Acne and its scarring impact quality of life and mental health, so effective, early treatment is crucial

Low vitamin D levels have been linked to increased risk of onset of depression—but are there implications for treatment?

Experts say GLP-1 RAs should be prescribed more often and earlier, citing compelling benefits for type 2 diabetes—but the PBAC has other ideas.

Botox and fillers are trending out, skin tightening procedures are in…

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

Dementia broadly encompasses a variety of conditions characterised by gradual brain function impairment. Prevalence increases with age,

Iron deficiency with or without anaemia is common in women of child-bearing age, and especially during pregnancy.

More than half of Australians will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, with melanoma currently the third most common cancer in Australia.

Gynaecologist Dr Yasmin Tan shares tips to manage HMB and reduce the risk of missing a cancer diagnosis

Influenza causes up to 3000 Australian deaths and 18000 visits to the GP each year—not to mention the economic burden of days off work - and this year is shaping up to be even busier

TIA diagnosis, treatment and secondary prevention strategies…

Acne and its scarring impact quality of life and mental health, so effective, early treatment is crucial

Low vitamin D levels have been linked to increased risk of onset of depression—but are there implications for treatment?

Experts say GLP-1 RAs should be prescribed more often and earlier, citing compelling benefits for type 2 diabetes—but the PBAC has other ideas.

Botox and fillers are trending out, skin tightening procedures are in…

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

Dementia broadly encompasses a variety of conditions characterised by gradual brain function impairment. Prevalence increases with age,

Iron deficiency with or without anaemia is common in women of child-bearing age, and especially during pregnancy.

More than half of Australians will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, with melanoma currently the third most common cancer in Australia.

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