Much can be done to help delay the progression of MCI using lifestyle interventions.

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 45 mins

Guest: Prof Ralph Martins AO, Professor of Neurobiology

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In this Healthed lecture, Sydney surgeon, Dr David Yeo will present the latest understanding in terms of who is most at-risk and how best to detect pancreatic cancer early - which is still the only chance we have of effecting a cure. He will also present the latest in therapeutic options, most commonly used as palliative treatments but important for the patient's quality of life.

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There are several factors that can cause people to experience palpitations, and often when patients present with symptoms, it can be difficult to determine the root cause without further assessment. What should the primary care approach be for patients experiencing palpitations? How should you assess patients for potential arrhythmias? In this Healthed lecture, electrophysiologist, Dr David O’Donnell will provide guidance on how to approach arrhythmias in general practice.

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In this Healthed lecture, paediatrician Dr Paul Joshua outlines some of the ongoing health issues associated with some ADHD medications, especially the effects on growth and nutrition. He then, with the help of dietitian, Ms Lauren Gladman, will provide advice on how GPs might monitor and manage children on ADHD medications to ensure optimal physical health outcomes as well as psychological  health outcomes. 

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Bladder training + CBTi can help

The anticipation of the need to go to the toilet and subsequent disruption of sleep can lead to hypervigilance, anxiety, catastrophising

Understand the issues behind this and what can be done about it

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 46 mins

Guest Dr Rosemary Clancy, Specialist Sleep Psychologist

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Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 36 mins

Guest A/Prof Mark Yates, Director of Clinical Studies

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In this Healthed lecture, sexual health physician Dr Jason Ong suggests that currently we have forgotten about HIV courtesy of Covid, and because of this, we are at risk of a resurgence. Worldwide, we have millions of at-risk people who still do not know their HIV status and are therefore missing out on either highly effective treatment or prevention. Dr Ong will also outline what we, as health professionals can do to help reach the target of zero local transmission.

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In this Healthed lecture, gastroenterologist, Dr Rupert Hinds will describe the key to distinguishing which of these young patients warrant further investigation for a pathological cause from the vast majority who have a functional gut disorder, and simply require reassurance and maybe some nutritional advice. He will also detail what this reassurance and advice might look like.

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In this Healthed lecture, Associate Professor Warren Ward will provide an understanding of the causes of eating disorders, suggestions of how to engage the ambivalent patient and a practical guide to assessing severity and therefore the risk of eating disorders including when urgent referral is needed . He will also outline the latest evidence-based treatments of eating disorders and the GP's role in this process.

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Shingles is preventable through vaccination; however, it should not be regarded as a minor disease

We have two VZ vaccines both quite different in terms of efficacy, duration of protection, costs, contraindications, and dosing schedules

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 25 mins

Guest: A/Prof Michael Woodward AM, Consultant Geriatrician

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