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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.

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

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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
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The impact of aortic stenosis, even when NOT severe, is underestimated- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) has revolutionised treatment and recent changes to reimbursement mean that it is even more available.

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Inappropriate DOAC dosing is a common problem- recognise which patients require reduced dosage, what GPs can do to optimise the dosage in view of the specific clinical characteristics of each patient.

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Evidence about the impact of digital technologies and entertainment such as computer games on the behaviour and wellbeing of children.

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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.

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Lung cancer is the leading cause (19%) of cancer deaths in Australia, and 15% occur in non-smokers.

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Practical tips on oral supplementation, how to address common issues such as intolerance and lack of compliance.

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Intervene and help prevent falls, fractures and many other factors that contribute to frailty- provide a practical, systematic approach to assessing at-risk patients and recommends where appropriate, interventions that are most likely to be effective.

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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. 

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Why we need to reprioritise blood pressure control- challenges we face in reducing the proportion of patients with uncontrolled hypertension and some solutions that have been shown to be effective in the primary care setting.

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

The impact of aortic stenosis, even when NOT severe, is underestimated- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) has revolutionised treatment and recent changes to reimbursement mean that it is even more available.

Inappropriate DOAC dosing is a common problem- recognise which patients require reduced dosage, what GPs can do to optimise the dosage in view of the specific clinical characteristics of each patient.

Evidence about the impact of digital technologies and entertainment such as computer games on the behaviour and wellbeing of children.

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.

Lung cancer is the leading cause (19%) of cancer deaths in Australia, and 15% occur in non-smokers.

Practical tips on oral supplementation, how to address common issues such as intolerance and lack of compliance.

Intervene and help prevent falls, fractures and many other factors that contribute to frailty- provide a practical, systematic approach to assessing at-risk patients and recommends where appropriate, interventions that are most likely to be effective.

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. 

Why we need to reprioritise blood pressure control- challenges we face in reducing the proportion of patients with uncontrolled hypertension and some solutions that have been shown to be effective in the primary care setting.

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.