• Dementia is the leading cause of disability in individuals aged 65 and over
• Dementia is a chronic disease with 12 established modifiable risk factors that can influence its progression
• The 45-49 health check can serve as a valuable opportunity to assess brain health and identify early signs of dementia
• Early diagnosis enables GPs to implement measures that can improve the patient’s quality of life and facilitate future planning

Host: Dr Marita Long | Total Time: 33 mins

Experts: Dr Rebecca Moore, General Practitioner and Medical Educator

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In this Healthed lecture, Dr Chris Soo explains that ADHD can cause significant morbidity, reduced quality of life and even premature mortality if not detected early and effectively treated. Dr Soo, who himself has ADHD, will also detail the most common presenting signs and symptoms that would make the clinician suspect the diagnosis and he outlines what can be done in the primary care setting to expedite the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of these children.

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In this Healthed lecture, Professor Rod Baber provides an update on the latest recommendations in this area of menopause management.

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In this Healthed lecture, Dr Jason Ong explains the process for suspecting, identifying, treating and preventing transmission of this new notifiable infectious disease.

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In this lecture, Dr Janet Green presents what it is that is so special about breast milk and what needs to be considered when an alternative nutritional source for an infant needs to be found. In addition she outlines the differences between the various infant formulas currently available, including the role for more specialised formulas. 

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• Dental implants are excellent technologies and can be highly beneficial for the right patient
• The placement of implants requires careful consideration to ensure optimal outcomes
• We should move away from commodity models
• On-going maintenance of implants is crucial for their long-term success and durability

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 29 mins

Expert: Clinical A/Prof Dieter Gebauer, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

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• People are living longer and so there are new health conditions that GPs need to get up to speed on, and also new prevention imperatives
• How do GPs work with the older population who have multi-morbidities and ensure they have the best quality of life
• GPs can join the specific interest groups to learn more about the United Nations (UN) proposed decade of healthy ageing 

Host: Dr Marita Long | Total Time: 30 mins

Experts: Dr Leon Geffen, Physician & Honorary Senior Lecturer

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• CTE is now identified in over 10 sports, military environments and domestic violence
• Condition is due solely to repeated traumatic brain injury
• Role as practitioners is to manage symptoms well, consider environmental measures, and support for the patient and family
• Creating a log of head trauma incidents is valuable

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 32 mins

Expert: Dr Rowena Mobbs, Neurologist

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• Half a million Australians are currently living with chronic wound… costing the healthcare system $3 billion/yr
• Wounds should always be managed using “best practice” strategies
• The Wounds Australia flowchart for managing leg ulcers is ideal for GP

Host: Dr Marita Long | Total Time: 37 mins

Experts: Dr Iestyn Lewis, Emergency Physician

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In this Healthed lecture, Professor Sonia Grover looks at the young woman presenting with irregular periods and how she might be best assessed, investigated and managed.
She will particularly focus on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and its prevalence and relevance in this age group, answering the important question 'should we be diagnosing PCOS in adolescents?

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