Product Explainer

Video content developed by the Healthed educational team featuring engaging presentations from expert speakers.

Dr Jessica Tattersall

In this Product Explainer, Allergist and Medical Rhinologist Dr Jessica Tattersall explains the role of azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate nasal spray for the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (4 mins).

Prof Henry Woo

In this Product Explainer Urologist Prof Henry Woo explains the role of degarelix injections as part of the management of locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer (3 mins).

Expert/s: Prof Henry Woo
A/Prof Samantha Hocking

In this Product Explainer, Endocrinologist A/Prof Samantha Hocking explains the role of Liraglutide 3mg in obesity management and patients who may benefit from it (5 mins).

Dr Joel Collins

In this Product Explainer, Haematologist Dr Joel Collins explains the role of ferric derisomaltose intravenous iron infusion and compares it to other IV options for the management of iron deficiency (6 mins).

Dr Terri Foran

In this Product Explainer, Sexual Health Physician Dr Terri Foran explains a NEW first-of-its-kind contraceptive pill containing a unique estrogen – estetrol (E4) and progestin – drospirenone (DRSP) and describes its potential advantages (8 mins).

Expert/s: Dr Terri Foran
Dr Andrew Barker

In this Product Explainer, Paediatric Urologist Dr Andrew Barker explains the role of desmopressin within the context of the multifactorial management of primary nocturnal enuresis in children.

Dr Terri Foran

In this Product Explainer, Sexual Health Physician Dr Terri Foran explains estradiol and progesterone combined hormone therapy, the first and only body-identical combined treatment for post-menopausal women (6 mins).

Expert/s: Dr Terri Foran
Dr Renee Eslick

In this Product Explainer, Haematologist Dr Renee Eslick explains the role of a modified-release therapeutic oral iron supplement containing active ingredients ferrous sulfate and ascorbic acid in the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency (5 mins).

Dr Clayton Thomas

In this Product Explainer, Pain Management Physician Dr Clayton Thomas explains the role of tapentadol, an atypical opioid, when clinically indicated and key considerations for GPs when choosing an opioid as part of a multi-modal, multi-disciplinary approach to managing severe pain (4 mins).

Prof Sean Hood

In this Product Explainer, Psychiatrist Prof Sean Hood explains the role of the antidepressant agomelatine in the treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) (5 mins).

Expert/s: Prof Sean Hood
A/Prof Michael Woodward AM

In this Product Explainer Geriatrician A/Prof Michael Woodward AM explains the evidence for Souvenaid, a medical food, to support memory and cognitive function in patients in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease (5 mins).

A/Prof John Litt AM

In this Product Explainer, Public Health Physician A/Prof John Litt AM will provide a rapid update on the recombinant (ie non-live) Herpes Zoster vaccine and outline who it is currently indicated for (10 mins).

A/Prof Homi Zargar

In this Product Explainer, Urological Surgeon A/Prof Homi Zargar explains the role of Silodosin in the relief of lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH (5 mins).

Dr Amy Lovell

In this Product Explainer, Accredited Practising Dietitian and fussy eating expert Dr Amy Lovell explains the multi-factorial approach to fussy eating management, including the role of AptaGrow – an age-adapted, nutrient-dense milk drink range designed specifically for fussy eaters (3 mins).

Expert/s: Dr Amy Lovell
Prof Robin Daly

In this Product Explainer Prof Robin Daly, Chair of Exercise & Ageing, Deakin University explains how a HMB enriched oral nutritional supplementation can help to protect muscle mass, strength, and function, and its potential role in the management of sarcopenia (5 mins).

Prof Peter Richmond

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).

Dr Kwok Yan

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).

Expert/s: Dr Kwok Yan
Dr Celia Zubrinich

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).