Lectures

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A/Prof Dion Forstner & Dr Farshad Kasraei

In this Healthed lecture, A/Prof Dion Forstner & Dr Farshad Kasraei explain that radiation therapy is the most effective non-invasive option for keratinocyte cancer lesions, with 5-year control rates approaching surgery. It also complements surgery well in the adjuvant setting for high-risk disease. Advances in technology and an understanding of radiobiological processes has allowed it to be applied to a wider variety of disease presentations, whilst mitigating acute and chronic side effects.

Prof Tony Cunningham AO

Which immunocompromised patients should be given the recombinant (Shingrix) vs the inactivated (Zostavax)- different approaches to vaccination choice.

Prof Rod Baber

Menopausal hormone therapy is an effective way to control menopausal symptoms- key indications and contraindications for the use of MHT, the overall benefits and risks, how to prescribe MHT for a variety of women, long term follow up.

Expert/s: Prof Rod Baber
A/Prof Gary Leong

How to ensure young patients get identified and treated early- demonstrate 'how to make your life as a general practitioner easy' when it comes to managing growth disorders in primary care.

Prof Henry Woo

Up-to-date and evidence-based advice to post radical prostatectomy patients- managing their expectations, effective therapies and realistic time-frames for recovery, latest information on androgen deprivation therapy.

Expert/s: Prof Henry Woo
Dr Jessica Tattersall

Latest evidence and understanding about rhinitis- framework on how to assess, investigate and manage this condition.

Prof Deborah Bateson

Differences between the various oral contraceptive preparations- evidence-based approach to both the pros and cons of oral contraceptive pill use.

Cindy Davenport

Unsettled infant behaviour is very common during the first few months after birth- common tips, strategies and practical ways to aid parents with their infant's sleep challenges.

Prof Christine Jenkins

Practical advice for GPs wanting to translate the latest asthma management guidelines into effective and realistic clinical practice.

Prof Andrew Sindone

Detecting atrial fibrillation and commencing anticoagulation- latest evidence of the incidence and prevalence of both AF and stroke, why the vast majority of AF patients can safely be put on preventive therapy to optimise their chances of a stroke-free future.

A/Prof John Litt AM

An overview on the zostavax vaccine uptake in Australia, the recombinant zoster vaccine, and the burden of morbidity.

Prof Sean Hood

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.

Expert/s: Prof Sean Hood