Clinical Takeaway

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Dr Gary Deed

The evidence for the use of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1a is increasing and practical tips for GPs to help us in managing patients with T2DM

Expert/s: Dr Gary Deed
Clinical A/Prof David Horgan

When someone is suicidal, those who are close to the distressed person do not know what to do and often feel paralysed - because they are not sure what is the right thing to say

Prof Peter Wark

If needed, oral prednisone should still be used but do so judiciously and keep in mind that the risk of osteoporosis is directly linked to cumulative lifetime doses of oral steroid

Dr Anita Sharma

In the patient with newly diagnosed T2DM without micro or macrovascular complications, achieving good glycaemic control is important and this together with an eye to avoiding weight gain and hypoglycaemia will drive your choice of a second-line agent

Dr Benjamin Tsang

Recurrent vertigo, recurrent spontaneous vertigo, imbalance ataxia and persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD)

Prof Merlin Thomas

CKD is a marker of poor prognosis and if present, we must work hard to prevent adverse outcomes… now is the time for SGLT2i, statins, ace inhibitors, and arbs

A/Prof Neale Cohen

GLP1 agonists are a very important management option - GPs who have not yet used this class of medications should learn more and start

Dr Benjamin Tsang

Acute vestibular and acute transient vestibular syndromes and confirming the diagnosis of vestibular neuritis

Prof Bruce Neal

Here's an opportunity for GP practices to reach out to patients so they can be involved in medical research

Dr Richard Prince

Know your patient’s BMD; FRAX fracture risk calculator helps to refine risk

Prof Andrew Lloyd

Long COVID is a reality, but investigations rarely demonstrate significant structural damage

Amy Loughman

What we eat affects our mental health, especially depression and this extends to prenatal diet

Expert/s: Amy Loughman