• Expect rising comorbidity of OSA and insomnia
• Avoid prescribing sedatives in patients with OSA and insomnia
• Cognitive hehavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the first-line treatment for insomnia
• Support patient adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) early
• Habits are fragile but re-trainable

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 50 mins

Expert: Dr Rosemary Clancy, Clinical Psychologist

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• How we define heavy menstrual bleeding

• Most common causes of heavy menstrual bleeding

• Features from the history that might indicate heavy menstrual bleeding

• Recommended investigations for a woman presenting with heavy menstrual bleeding

• Management options for heavy menstrual bleeding and when to refer for specialist opinion

Host: Dr Terri Foran | Total Time: 34 mins

Expert: Dr M Talat Uppal, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

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In this Healthed lecture, Dr Fiona Chan will detail how health practitioners can assess and advise drivers on their visual competency to drive based on Australian guidelines. The talk will include the specific Australian regulatory driving criteria, including aspects of visual acuity, visual fields and double vision. Dr Chan will also advise practitioners on when and how to refer patients to relevant authorities.

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In this Healthed lecture, Dr Daryl Cheng will outline the details of the new program - the RSV vaccine offered to pregnant women as well as the monoclonal antibody offered to at-risk infants. Dr Cheng will focus on who can get what and when, and provide evidence of the safety and effectiveness of these anti-RSV products.

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In this Healthed lecture, Dr Terri Foran will discuss the evidence on testosterone therapy and outline an approach to patient selection, optimal dosing, monitoring therapy and guiding treatment expectations. 

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In this Healthed lecture, Professor Jason Ong will present, through a series of case studies, what is happening in Australia in terms of STIs - which infections are prevalent, how do they present and who is most at risk. Importantly, Professor Ong will also discuss the latest Australian guideline recommendations on the detection, diagnosis and treatment of patients with an STI in primary care so cases can be identified earlier and the spread of these diseases contained.

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• Approaches for healthcare professionals to initiate conversations when strangulation is suspected

• Integrating sociocultural sensitivity into screening procedures

• Identifying safety concerns and long-term physical effects for women in abusive relationships

• Best practices for healthcare professionals to document strangulation incidents to support potential legal action, now or in the future

• Recommended investigations, referral pathways, and available support services

Host: Dr Rebecca Overton | Total Time: 24 mins

Expert: Dr Frances Chen, General Practitioner

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• Always perform chest auscultation for respiratory complaints - the presence of lung crackles is a red flag for interstitial lung disease (ILD) requiring further investigation

• Refer early to respiratory specialists once ILD is suspected, to prevent permanent lung damage

• Partner with specialists managing ILD patients to monitor medication side effects, optimise vaccinations, and coordinate multidisciplinary care

• Advise patients on preventive measures, including smoking cessation, proper protection during DIY projects, and infection prevention

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 30 mins

Experts: A/Prof Yet Hong Khor, Respiratory and Sleep Physician

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• Starting the discussion around pelvic floor dysfunction and incontinence

• The current medical and surgical treatment options for pelvic floor dysfunction, prolapse and incontinence

• Choosing the ‘right treatment for the right patient’ who presents with pelvic floor dysfunction

• New developments in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction and incontinence

Host: Dr Terri Foran | Total Time: 30 mins

Expert: Dr Salwan Al-Salihi, Urogynaecologist, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

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• Apply "right treatment at the right time" for scoliosis, choosing between scoliosis specific exercises, bracing, or surgery based on the patient's needs

• Screen adolescents (girls 10-14, boys 11-16) during routine exams for back curvature, shoulder height, and waist alignment, as well as a positive Adam's Forward Bend Test

• Urgently evaluate severe back pain that limits attendance or needs regular analgesics, especially with headaches

• Refer patients with curves >15 degrees to a health professional specifically trained in scoliosis management, as early referral is appropriate

• Stay informed on motion-preserving surgical options for younger patients, where the aim is often to avoid fusion surgery before the spine has finished growing

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 38 mins

Expert: Dr Mike Selby, Spinal and Orthopaedic Surgeon and Dr Jeb McAviney, CEO of ScoliCare

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