Healthed Australia

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The podcast currently has 916 episodes available.

Healthed Australia episodes:

November 09, 2022 Digital Technology and Impact on the Developing Brain
In this Healthed webcast, senior lecturer and researcher in psychology, School of Social Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Dr Rachel Sharman presents the evidence that suggests that there are harms associated with excessive screen exposure - especially for our youngest patients. She will go on to explain the how, when, and why of the harms involved, and importantly, what can be done to mitigate these risks.
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24min
November 09, 2022 Spirometry in General Practice – A Practical Guide
In this Healthed webcast, respiratory physician, Dr Andrew Scroop outlines the key factors involved in getting the most out of spirometry. He will also detail the potential usefulness of spirometry in primary care, not only in diagnosis but also in management, monitoring and even prognosis.
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26min
November 07, 2022Oral corticosteroids stewardship for Asthma in adults and adolescents
How a lifetime cumulative dose of oral corticosteroids greater than 1gm is associated with significantly increased side effects that include infections, DVTs and cardiovascular disease (apart from skeletal ones)
Tapering doses; bursts of higher dose and chronic low dose oral corticosteroids are patterns of oral steroid usage we should avoid
How an earlier referral to a specialist Asthma clinic can be of great benefit for patients struggling with Asthma control, as much can be offered to help including new biologics that are game changing
Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 40 mins
Guests: Prof Vanessa McDonald and A/Prof John Blakey
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40min
November 03, 2022Insomnia and sleep - CBT perspective and content
Dr Lim interviews Sleep Specialist, Dr Anup Desai, on:
The role of the sleep psychologist
Insomnia - learn how to take a detailed history and how this can lead us toward a nuanced diagnosis, and therefore a more appropriate management plan
How CBT is the first line treatment for insomnia, and it is far more than sleep hygiene
He continues with Clinical Psychologist, Rosemary Clancy, where they discuss:
How this podcast is essential listening for all health professionals who deal with patients who are desperate because they cannot sleep
Structuring consults to dissuade patients seeking medications and to pique their interest in seeking CBTi
What is the paradox of insomnia
How best to navigate forward with patients who are anxious and desperate because of their insomnia
Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 63 mins
Guests: Dr Anup Desai, Sleep Physician and Rosemary Clancy, Clinical Psychologist
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October 27, 2022Goitre - Diagnosis and treatment
How thyroid nodules are very common, and the vast majority do not need treatment
A handy structured approach and explanation of the newer ultrasound classification system
How clarifying the Bethesda grading system of thyroid biopsy results can help to minimise unnecessary thyroid biopsies and thyroid surgery
Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 40 mins
Guest: Prof Leigh Delbridge, Parathyroid and Thyroid Surgeon
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40min
October 26, 2022 Cardiac Failure, Chronic Inflammation and Iron
In this Healthed lecture, A/Prof Ingrid Hopper details the latest understanding of the link between these two conditions including the prevalence of iron deficiency in heart failure, why it occurs and the reasons why it is important to treat. She will also present the recommendations for treatment which are not as straightforward as many people would imagine.
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24min
October 26, 2022 Gluten-Free Diet – A Practical Guide
In this Healthed lecture, Prof Finlay Macrae presents an update on what the guidelines recommend in terms of diagnosing coeliac disease and gluten sensitivity. In addition, he will outline a practical approach to the management of these conditions that will include tips to overcoming common challenges patients face when trying to adopt a gluten-free diet as well as advice on what to do for patients whose abdominal symptoms don't resolve with dietary measures.
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30min
October 25, 2022Restless Legs Syndrome
How is Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) diagnosed
What other conditions need to be excluded
When should you treat RLS and what with
When should you refer
Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 35 mins
Guest: Prof Brendon Yee, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Physician
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36min
October 20, 2022The sleep basics - Part 2
How to interpret a sleep study more effectively
Why you should not skip the sleep physician's conclusions
How to understand the graphs and hypnograms
Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 37 mins
Guest: Dr Anup Desai, Sleep Physician
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38min
October 13, 2022Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence
How Stress Urinary Incontinence is common, with up to 30% of women experiencing this
How 70% will improve, or be cured, if referred early to a pelvic floor physiotherapist in about three months
Those experiencing severe symptoms have a range of non-mesh surgical options, and all these options must be offered to the patients who need to intensify their treatment
Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 29 mins
Guest: Dr Jerome Melon, Urogynaecologist
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FAQs about Healthed Australia:

How many episodes does Healthed Australia have?

The podcast currently has 916 episodes available.