Going Viral

• H5N1 is a highly pathogenic avian flu affecting birds globally, with a higher mortality rate than COVID-19 but limited human-to-human spread
• Australia is the only continent without H5N1 cases, with strong pandemic preparedness, including antivirals and vaccine stockpiles
• At-risk groups include poultry workers and dairy farmers; exposed individuals should be tested, treated with antivirals, and reported to authorities
• Symptoms include respiratory and early GI issues; conjunctivitis has been common in U.S. dairy workers
• Australia’s new CDC has improved outbreak notification systems, using lessons learned from COVID-19

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 27 mins

Guest: Prof Adrian Esterman, Epidemiologist and Biostatistician

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• Listen to Kylie’s extensive journey of recovery from Long COVID, including her debilitating symptoms and emotional turmoil

• Explore the critical role her General Practitioner and Long COVID clinic played in her recovery

• Understand the importance of empathy, patient support and multidisciplinary care in recovery

• Important insights into how to manage Long COVID patients, highlighting the need for understanding, patience and tailored treatment plans

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 48 mins

Guest: Kylie Trounson, Senior Associate and A/Prof John Litt AM, General Practitioner

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• Natural history of Long COVID, although up to 95% patients will improve their symptoms; it is a long process
• Role of vaccination in prevention of Long COVID in patients at higher risk
• Role of Metformin in prevention of symptoms of Long COVID and how it is best used in clinics
• Type of rehabilitation patients with Long COVID need
• Impact on interpersonal relationships and the role of family and community
• General practitioners and allied health can together make a significant improvement to patient outcomes

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 41 mins

Guest: Prof Steven Faux AM, Rehabilitation and Pain Physician

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• Why Long COVID is a large and growing concern as new insights emerge at great speed
• Understand the proposed mechanisms driving Long COVID, including the two main mechanisms of persistent infection and the role of toxic fibrin induced vascular damage
• How to clinically assess Long COVID in patients
• Role of antivirals in reducing the duration, severity and potentially preventing the impact of Long COVID
• Three hierarchical drivers of preventing the impact of Long COVID, how can this messaging help your patient
• What should be your tool kit of prevention, when explaining Long COVID to your patients, especially the vulnerable ones
• Risk of long lasting viraemia in the body causing future chronic conditions
• Use of CoRiCal, a COVID calculator (including Long COVID); beneficial as a tool in your practice

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 54 mins

Experts: Prof Brendan Crabb, Infectious Disease Researcher

A/Prof John Litt AM, Public Health Physician

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• Understand the definition, incidence and the symptoms of Long COVID
• Cluster symptoms to help you understand the different presentations form the patient
• What risk factors predispose patients to Long COVID
• What investigations as a GP may help you diagnose long COVID
• Rehabilitation of the patient is key, and it’s essential to develop tailored plans while ensuring appropriate referral pathways are in place when needed.
• How healthcare professionals can assist patients to discuss with employers their rehabilitation plan and return to work

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 31 mins

Guest: Prof Steven Faux AM, Rehabilitation and Pain Physician

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• Pre-emptively develop a COVID action plan, use the drug-to-drug interaction checker and plan for drug interactions if using Paxlovid
• Consider referral to specialist services or phone consult for complex cases
• Put in place a follow up plan after completion of antivirals
• Give the patient a copy of the plan and upload to records

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 26 mins

Guest: Dr Angela Molga, Clinical Pharmacologist and Geriatrician

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• Current COVID situation worldwide and in Australia
• Latest vaccine and antiviral news
• Long COVID news
• What’s making news – Respiratory infections, Avian flu

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 25 mins

Guest: Prof Adrian Esterman, Epidemiologist & Biostatistician

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• Long COVID is an important illness and needs to be acknowledged in patients
• Be aware of the psychological outcomes of this condition
• Treatments are available to either prevent, reduce its severity or treat its symptoms 

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 32 mins

Guest: Dr Gary Grohmann, Virologist

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Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 19 mins

Guest: Prof Adrian Esterman, Epidemiologist & Biostatistician

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• The new COVID vaccines arriving next week and in the next few months
• What’s happening in China now? Multiresistant mycoplasma infection may be the issue
• The China outbreak may be spreading to other countries

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 31 mins

Guest: Dr Gray Grohmann, Virologist

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