Product Explainer

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

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).

Prof Richard Stark

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).

Maddie Todd

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).

Expert/s: Maddie Todd
Dr Andrew Leech

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).

Dr Ryan De Cruz

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).

Dr Christopher Worsnop

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).

Prof Andrew Sindone

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).

Prof Peter Richmond

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).

Prof Rod Baber

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).

Expert/s: Prof Rod Baber
Prof Tony Cunningham AO

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).

A/Prof Ajeet Singh

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).

A/Prof John Litt AM

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).

Prof Christine Jenkins

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).

Prof Hubertus Jersmann

In this Product Explainer, Prof Hubertus Jersmann, Respiratory and Sleep Physician at the Royal Adelaide Hospital explains how to prepare and use a reusable soft mist inhaler (5 mins).

Dr Christopher Worsnop

In this Product Explainer, Dr Christopher Worsnop, Respiratory and Sleep Physician at the Austin Hospital, Melbourne explains how to use a triple-therapy combination preventer inhaler, as well as when and to whom to prescribe to in the maintenance treatment of asthma (5 mins).

Prof Andrew Sindone

In this Product Explainer, Prof Andrew Sindone, cardiologist at Concord and Ryde Hospitals in Sydney, explains the role of rivaroxaban in anticoagulation and when and to whom it can be prescribed (5 mins).

Prof Mathis Grossman

In this Product Explainer, Prof Mathis Grossman, Physician-Scientist and Head of Andrology at Austin Health, explains the role of testosterone undecanoate, how it is administered and when it should be used (5 mins).

Dr Ryan De Cruz

In this Product Explainer, Dr Ryan De Cruz, specialist dermatologist and head of Bone Marrow Transplant – Dermatology Clinic at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, explains the role of trifarotene for acne vulgaris - how it is administered and when it should be used (5 mins).