In this Healthed lecture, Dr Anita Munoz provides a practical framework to help GPs identify and assess older patients with or at risk of sarcopenia and muscle weakness, and, importantly, what can be done to prevent and manage the condition.

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In this Healthed lecture, A/Prof Ralph Audehm discusses some of the cholesterol challenges commonly seen in clinical practice and how they are best managed based on the latest evidence. In addition, he will also provide an update on newer medications for lipid management, giving GPs an overview of where they are expected to fit into the treatment of this very prevalent condition.

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• Chronic therapy looks at triggers that are known to create weight gain
• Escalate therapy in anticipation of the weight gain that occurs at the end of the weight loss cycle or with any stresses that disrupt normal life style patterns
• Focusing on weight alone will encourage people to be alert that the therapy hasn’t worked and become disengaged

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 35 mins

Expert: A/Prof Michael Talbot, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon

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• A signal for other possible causes other than physical or psychological
• With SSRI’s and Finasteride, GPs should caution patients
• GPs should refer to a physician sooner than later

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 22 mins

Expert: Dr Michael Lowy, Men’s Health Physician

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In this Healthed lecture, Professor Sonia Grover will present a very logical framework to the assessment of these young women, helping clinicians differentiate between the possible diagnoses and helping them decide which line of further investigations, referrals and treatments are likely to be most appropriate.

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In this Healthed lecture, Associate Professor Sof Andrikopoulos will address the role of lifestyle factors, in particular diet, and focus on where diabetes specific nutrition formulas fit into the management of both type 2 diabetes and its predecessor - impaired glucose tolerance. In addition, he will discuss the important role these formulas can play in cases where malnutrition is present or potentially likely to occur.

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In this Healthed lecture, Dr Adam Straub addresses benzo dependency with real-world advice and evidence-based recommendations. From conversation starters to practical withdrawal plans, Dr Straub will improve GPs' confidence in managing this very complex issue in the primary care setting. 

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In this Healthed lecture, Dr Vash Singh presents the key features of this disorder including the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis. The talk is tailored to equip GPs with the necessary knowledge to identify, understand, and manage binge eating disorder effectively in their practices as well as helping them recognise and address likely physical and psychiatric comorbidities associated with this disorder.

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• Primary care has an important place in addressing this issue of poor sleep in Australia
• Poor sleep is prevalent in adults in Australia and a very significant risk factor for many short and long term health outcomes
• Poor sleep is modifiable, and GPs can support people to improve sleep 

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 42 mins

Expert: Dr Alexandra Metse, Clinical Psychologist & Lecturer

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• Examining the issues of genetics, social and environmental conditions
• Understanding the evidence rather than the beliefs and false presumptions
• Build systems that can provide primary prevention and deliver better healthcare

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 36 mins

Expert: Prof John Dixon, Adjunct Professor

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