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Real-world evidence for meningococcal B vaccines and how to have MenB conversations in general practice
In this Product Explainer, Paediatrician and Paediatric Immunologist Prof Peter Richmond explains how Meningococcal serogroup B (MenB) disease remains the most common cause of IMD in children, adolescents and young adults, and provides an overview of the real-world evidence for MenB vaccines, and conversation strategies for use with families in general practice (6 mins).
June 21, 2022
Fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium and vilanterol dry powder triple therapy inhaler
In this Product Explainer, Respiratory Physician Dr Kwok Yan explains the role of fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium and vilanterol dry powder triple therapy inhaler for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adult patients who are not adequately controlled with an ICS+LABA (7 mins).
June 14, 2022
Anapen® adrenaline autoinjector for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis
In this Product Explainer, Allergy Specialist Dr Celia Zubrinich gives a short introduction to Anapen®, used for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis and explains how to use the Anapen® device. (6 mins).
June 2, 2022
Eletriptan hydrobromide tablets for the acute treatment of migraine
In this Product Explainer, Neurologist A/Prof Richard Stark explains the role of eletriptan hydrobromide tablets in the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults (6 mins).
May 31, 2022
MUAC Z-Score tape for assessing nutritional status of paediatric patients
In this Product Explainer, Paediatric Dietitian Maddie Todd explains how to use MUAC (Mid-Upper Arm Circumference) Z-score tape to assess the nutritional status of children (5 mins).
Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) tape for measuring malnutrition in children
In this Product Explainer, Infant, Child and Adolescent GP Dr Andrew Leech explains the role of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) tape in assessing nutritional status of children (5 mins).
May 3, 2022
Clindamycin and tretinoin topical gel for first line acne therapy
In this Product Explainer, Dr Ryan De Cruz, Specialist Dermatologist and Head of the Bone Marrow Transplant Dermatology Clinic at The Royal Melbourne Hospital explains the role of a topical gel fixed-dose combination medication of clindamycin and tretinoin for the treatment of acne vulgaris
(7 mins).
April 11, 2022
Mometasone/indacaterol combination preventer inhaler for the maintenance treatment of asthma
In this Product Explainer, Dr Christopher Worsnop, Respiratory and Sleep Physician explains how to use a mometasone/indacaterol combination preventer inhaler, as well as when and to whom to prescribe to in the maintenance treatment of moderate to severe asthma (5 mins).
April 4, 2022
High-dose quadrivalent vaccine for the prevention of influenza in persons aged 60+
In this Product Explainer, Prof Andrew Sindone, Cardiologist and Director of the Heart Failure Unit at the Concord Hospital explains the cardiovascular advantages of a high-dose quadrivalent influenza vaccine for active immunisation for the prevention of influenza disease indicated for use in persons 60 years of age and older (5 mins).
March 28, 2022
Conversations on meningococcal disease with parents
In this Product Explainer, Paediatrician and Paediatric Immunologist A/Prof Peter Richmond explains which patients are most at risk for meningococcal B, the risk reduction benefits of meningococcal B vaccination and why it is important to have conversations with parents in which the risk/benefits of vaccination are clearly explained (5 mins).
March 23, 2022
Estradiol and dydrogesterone for post menopausal hormone replacement therapy
In this Product Explainer, Prof Rod Baber, Gynaecologist and Head of the Menopause and Menstrual Disorders Clinic at the Royal North Shore Hospital explains the role of estradiol and dydrogesterone post menopausal hormone therapy for women during menopause transition, as well as why and when to use it (6 mins).
March 21, 2022
Expanded indication for herpes zoster vaccine
In this Product Explainer, Prof Tony Cunningham AO will provide an update on the recombinant (ie non-live) Herpes Zoster vaccine including a practical explanation of which patients satisfy the “immunocompromised” criteria (7 mins).
March 15, 2022
Agomelatine antidepressant for the treatment of depression
In this Product Explainer, A/Prof Ajeet Singh, Psychiatrist at The Geelong Clinic explains the role of the antidepressant agomelatine in the treatment of depression and helping to prevent depression returning (5 mins).
March 11, 2022
The first cell culture influenza vaccine available in Australia
In this Product Explainer, A/Prof John Litt AM, Public Health Physician explains the differences between the “traditional” egg-based influenza vaccines and the potential advantages of the first cell culture based influenza vaccine available in Australia (5 mins).
February 28, 2022
A triple-therapy combination inhaler for moderate to very severe COPD
In this Product Explainer, Prof Christine Jenkins, Head of the Respiratory Group at The George Institute for Global Health; and Senior Staff Specialist in Thoracic Medicine at Concord Hospital explains the role of a triple-therapy combination, pressurised meter dose inhaler for adults with moderate to very severe COPD. (4 mins).
January 24, 2022
Management of difficult-to-treat asthma
How to approach patients who still have asthma symptoms despite treatment. It is not an uncommon scenario. The asthma patient presents, still complaining of shortness of breath, wheeze or cough despite having been prescribed the textbook asthma treatments.
December 18, 2021
Allergic and non-allergic rhinitis: Practical approach for GPs
Diagnosing and optimally treating allergic rhinitis can make a significant difference to a sufferer’s life. Chronic allergic rhinitis is a common condition that can dramatically affect a person’s quality of life.
Interpreting iron studies: Tips, traps and curly cases
Iron studies are easily ordered but their results are not necessarily easily understood. In this presentation, Dr Patrick Coleman will guide clinicians through the various components reported on in iron studies and the implications when results are outside the normal range. Various cases will be presented that will demonstrate how iron studies can be useful in determining appropriate clinical practice.
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