Lectures

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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.

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

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

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

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.

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

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.

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

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

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

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

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

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.

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

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

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

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.

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

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

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Upcoming Healthed Webcast

Tune in for "Facial rashes case studies - Practical guide to assessment and management" lecture

Tuesday 9th June, 7pm - 9pm AEST

Speaker

Dr Philip Tong

Consultant Dermatologist; Founder, DermScreen, Dermatology Junction; Visiting Medical Officer, St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney

What does it mean when a facial red rash does not respond to topical steroids and gets worse with the treatment? Dermatologist Dr Philip Tong presents a series of cases with this scenario.