The Annual Women's & Children's Health Update Archives

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Neurology, Paediatrics

Lectures

Eating challenges with ADHD

It is common for children with ADHD to struggle with maintaining sufficient food and nutritional intake- how GPs can effectively screen these children for adequate diet and appropriate nutrition.

Expert/s: Dr Andrew Leech

Obstetrics and gynaecology, Women's health

Women’s Health

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder and mood

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is not the same as premenstrual syndrome- the medical and psychological management of premenstrual dysphoric disorder may be complicated.

Expert/s: Dr Tonia Mezzini

Respiratory and sleep

Clinical Takeaway

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

COPD management – An updated algorithm for primary care

Spirometry is mandatory in making a diagnosis of COPD- symptoms of asthma and raised blood eosinophil counts may prompt the addition of an ICS.

Expert/s: Prof Hubertus Jersmann

Men's health

Clinical Takeaway

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

Male perinatal depression and anxiety – Is it the elephant in the room?

Timely management has positive impacts on the new parents but also has generational consequences.

Expert/s: Narelle Dickinson

Drugs and devices, Neurology

Clinical Takeaway

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

Advanced therapies for Parkinson’s

Time to consider device-assisted therapies and referral to a specialist centre- options need to be offered early as the need arises rather than delayed until symptoms and conditions are unbearable.

Expert/s: Rachael Mackinnon RN

Infectious diseases

Going Viral

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

COVID variants, antivirals, vaccines & vaccine hesitancy

Overseas travel and COVID - booster before travelling? What’s the evidence? The more transmissible OMICRON subvariant... is there any cause for concern here?

Expert/s: Prof Robert Booy

Infectious diseases

Lectures

Pertussis in older Australians – More serious than you think

Key features of pertussis as it appears in adults, when to suspect it, and how to diagnose and treat it- the opportunities that exist to reduce the morbidity and mortality from whooping cough by targeting older adults.

Expert/s: Dr Lisa Beecham

Respiratory and sleep

Lectures

When do COPD patients need ICS?

A comprehensive framework for health professionals assessing COPD patients- evidence-based approach to management, how to decide whether inhaled corticosteroids are appropriate and how, when and for how long they should be used.

Expert/s: Dr Christopher Worsnop

Cardiology

Clinical Takeaway

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

Aortic stenosis – The latest in TAVI and what this means for your patients

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) has revolutionised treatment of AS- there has been a recent update in intermediate risk private reimbursement that will make this procedure available to many more patients.

Expert/s: Dr Yohan Chacko

Respiratory and sleep

Clinical Takeaway

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

Management of COPD exacerbations

Treat exacerbations early, use antibiotics if you suspect an infection, add prednisolone to shorten the duration of exacerbation- for those recently hospitalised for COPD exacerbation, ensure you send to a cardiologist for full cardiac workup to exclude heart failure, ischaemia and arrhythmia.

Expert/s: Dr Christopher Worsnop

Obstetrics and gynaecology, Women's health

Women’s Health

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

Ask your patients about pregnancy intentions!

The advantages of pregnancy planning for both mother and child, importance of including the partner in preconception planning, important conditions that can impact on good pregnancy outcomes.

Expert/s: Dr Karin Hammarberg

Neurology

Going Viral

0.5 EA, 0.5 RP

COVID and the Brain

Olfactory disturbances with COVID19 is evidence of brain involvement- consider a neuropsychological assessment for patients complaining of fatigue, poor attention span, slower processing speed.

Expert/s: A/Prof Lucette Cysique, Dr Clare Ramsden

Eating challenges with ADHD

It is common for children with ADHD to struggle with maintaining sufficient food and nutritional intake- how GPs can effectively screen these children for adequate diet and appropriate nutrition.

Expert/s: Dr Andrew Leech

Lectures

Neurology, Paediatrics

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder and mood

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is not the same as premenstrual syndrome- the medical and psychological management of premenstrual dysphoric disorder may be complicated.

Expert/s: Dr Tonia Mezzini

Women’s Health

Obstetrics and gynaecology, Women's health

COPD management – An updated algorithm for primary care

Spirometry is mandatory in making a diagnosis of COPD- symptoms of asthma and raised blood eosinophil counts may prompt the addition of an ICS.

Expert/s: Prof Hubertus Jersmann

Clinical Takeaway

Respiratory and sleep

Male perinatal depression and anxiety – Is it the elephant in the room?

Timely management has positive impacts on the new parents but also has generational consequences.

Expert/s: Narelle Dickinson

Clinical Takeaway

Men's health

Advanced therapies for Parkinson’s

Time to consider device-assisted therapies and referral to a specialist centre- options need to be offered early as the need arises rather than delayed until symptoms and conditions are unbearable.

Expert/s: Rachael Mackinnon RN

Clinical Takeaway

Drugs and devices, Neurology

COVID variants, antivirals, vaccines & vaccine hesitancy

Overseas travel and COVID - booster before travelling? What’s the evidence? The more transmissible OMICRON subvariant... is there any cause for concern here?

Expert/s: Prof Robert Booy

Going Viral

Infectious diseases

Pertussis in older Australians – More serious than you think

Key features of pertussis as it appears in adults, when to suspect it, and how to diagnose and treat it- the opportunities that exist to reduce the morbidity and mortality from whooping cough by targeting older adults.

Expert/s: Dr Lisa Beecham

Lectures

Infectious diseases

When do COPD patients need ICS?

A comprehensive framework for health professionals assessing COPD patients- evidence-based approach to management, how to decide whether inhaled corticosteroids are appropriate and how, when and for how long they should be used.

Expert/s: Dr Christopher Worsnop

Lectures

Respiratory and sleep

Aortic stenosis – The latest in TAVI and what this means for your patients

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) has revolutionised treatment of AS- there has been a recent update in intermediate risk private reimbursement that will make this procedure available to many more patients.

Expert/s: Dr Yohan Chacko

Clinical Takeaway

Cardiology

Management of COPD exacerbations

Treat exacerbations early, use antibiotics if you suspect an infection, add prednisolone to shorten the duration of exacerbation- for those recently hospitalised for COPD exacerbation, ensure you send to a cardiologist for full cardiac workup to exclude heart failure, ischaemia and arrhythmia.

Expert/s: Dr Christopher Worsnop

Clinical Takeaway

Respiratory and sleep

Ask your patients about pregnancy intentions!

The advantages of pregnancy planning for both mother and child, importance of including the partner in preconception planning, important conditions that can impact on good pregnancy outcomes.

Expert/s: Dr Karin Hammarberg

Women’s Health

Obstetrics and gynaecology, Women's health

COVID and the Brain

Olfactory disturbances with COVID19 is evidence of brain involvement- consider a neuropsychological assessment for patients complaining of fatigue, poor attention span, slower processing speed.

Expert/s: A/Prof Lucette Cysique, Dr Clare Ramsden

Going Viral

Neurology

Podcasts

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It is common for children with ADHD to struggle with maintaining sufficient food and nutritional intake- how GPs can effectively screen these children for adequate diet and appropriate nutrition.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is not the same as premenstrual syndrome- the medical and psychological management of premenstrual dysphoric disorder may be complicated.

Spirometry is mandatory in making a diagnosis of COPD- symptoms of asthma and raised blood eosinophil counts may prompt the addition of an ICS.

Timely management has positive impacts on the new parents but also has generational consequences.

Time to consider device-assisted therapies and referral to a specialist centre- options need to be offered early as the need arises rather than delayed until symptoms and conditions are unbearable.

Overseas travel and COVID - booster before travelling? What’s the evidence? The more transmissible OMICRON subvariant... is there any cause for concern here?

Key features of pertussis as it appears in adults, when to suspect it, and how to diagnose and treat it- the opportunities that exist to reduce the morbidity and mortality from whooping cough by targeting older adults.

A comprehensive framework for health professionals assessing COPD patients- evidence-based approach to management, how to decide whether inhaled corticosteroids are appropriate and how, when and for how long they should be used.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) has revolutionised treatment of AS- there has been a recent update in intermediate risk private reimbursement that will make this procedure available to many more patients.

Treat exacerbations early, use antibiotics if you suspect an infection, add prednisolone to shorten the duration of exacerbation- for those recently hospitalised for COPD exacerbation, ensure you send to a cardiologist for full cardiac workup to exclude heart failure, ischaemia and arrhythmia.

The advantages of pregnancy planning for both mother and child, importance of including the partner in preconception planning, important conditions that can impact on good pregnancy outcomes.

Olfactory disturbances with COVID19 is evidence of brain involvement- consider a neuropsychological assessment for patients complaining of fatigue, poor attention span, slower processing speed.

It is common for children with ADHD to struggle with maintaining sufficient food and nutritional intake- how GPs can effectively screen these children for adequate diet and appropriate nutrition.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is not the same as premenstrual syndrome- the medical and psychological management of premenstrual dysphoric disorder may be complicated.

Spirometry is mandatory in making a diagnosis of COPD- symptoms of asthma and raised blood eosinophil counts may prompt the addition of an ICS.

Timely management has positive impacts on the new parents but also has generational consequences.

Time to consider device-assisted therapies and referral to a specialist centre- options need to be offered early as the need arises rather than delayed until symptoms and conditions are unbearable.

Overseas travel and COVID - booster before travelling? What’s the evidence? The more transmissible OMICRON subvariant... is there any cause for concern here?

Key features of pertussis as it appears in adults, when to suspect it, and how to diagnose and treat it- the opportunities that exist to reduce the morbidity and mortality from whooping cough by targeting older adults.

A comprehensive framework for health professionals assessing COPD patients- evidence-based approach to management, how to decide whether inhaled corticosteroids are appropriate and how, when and for how long they should be used.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) has revolutionised treatment of AS- there has been a recent update in intermediate risk private reimbursement that will make this procedure available to many more patients.

Treat exacerbations early, use antibiotics if you suspect an infection, add prednisolone to shorten the duration of exacerbation- for those recently hospitalised for COPD exacerbation, ensure you send to a cardiologist for full cardiac workup to exclude heart failure, ischaemia and arrhythmia.

The advantages of pregnancy planning for both mother and child, importance of including the partner in preconception planning, important conditions that can impact on good pregnancy outcomes.

Olfactory disturbances with COVID19 is evidence of brain involvement- consider a neuropsychological assessment for patients complaining of fatigue, poor attention span, slower processing speed.

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