Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 41 mins

Guest: Dr Anup Desai, Sleep Physician; Sydney Sleep Centre; Senior Staff Specialist, Prince of Wales Public Hospital

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In this Healthed lecture, public health physician, A/Prof John Litt AM provides an overview on the zostavax vaccine uptake in Australia, the recombinant zoster vaccine, and the burden of morbidity.

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In this Healthed lecture, psychiatrist, Prof Sean Hood will describe how to manage the initial stages, when to transition from talk therapy to medication, how to initiate and manage medication regimes and what to do when first-line medications don’t seem to be working.

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In this Healthed lecture, cardiologist, Prof Andrew Sindone explains that the impact of aortic stenosis, even when NOT severe, is underestimated, so too is its prevalence. Only a minority of patients with treatable AS are being detected. GPs need to auscultate every patient's chest and investigate murmurs with an ECHO. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) has revolutionised treatment and recent changes to reimbursement mean that it is even more available.

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Some very useful, practical tips from a leading expert

Improving your confidence in managing your patients with migraines

Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 20 mins

Guest: Dr Bronwyn Jenkins, Neurologist, The Epping Clinic, Sydney; Honorary Medical Officer, Royal North Shore Hospital

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Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 38 mins

Guest: Prof Sinthia Bosnic-Anticevich, medical researcher and respiratory pharmacist

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In this Healthed lecture, renal pharmacist, Dr Ronald Castellino explains that inappropriate DOAC dosing is a common problem, leading to either increased risk of stroke or of iatrogenic bleeding. It’s important to recognise which patients require reduced dosage, such as those with impaired renal clearance, as well as those who are likely to be undertreated. Dr Ronald Castellino will describe the various scenarios in which over- and under-dosing might occur, and what GPs can do to optimise the dosage in view of the specific clinical characteristics of each patient.

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In this Healthed lecture, endocrinologist, Prof Peter Ebeling AO explains that IV iron infusion has been shown to induce hypophosphataemia in a substantial proportion of patients. In many it is transient, but in a small number it can be profound. The effect seems more pronounced with some preparations and less with others - up to 47% of patients following ferric carboxymaltose (FCM) infusions for iron deficiency. However, it is rarely seen following ferric derisomaltose (FDI). If iron infusion-induced hypophosphataemia is severe and long-lasting, it can lead to osteomalacia and bone pain. Recipients of repeated IV iron infusions seem particularly vulnerable to bone effects. Prof Ebeling AO will describe his clinical experience with this phenomenon and the clinical implications for GP. 

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In this Healthed lecture, psychologist, Dr Nicole Highet explains that depression and anxiety in the perinatal period is a significant problem for many Australian mothers.
Early identification and intervention from frontline health professionals such as GPs and practice nurses can make a huge difference in the mental health and wellbeing trajectory of mothers with this condition. Dr Nicole Highet covers the evidence-based resources designed to assist health professionals to better identify and manage people with this common problem.

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GPs should write a referral to optometrists to state clearly what the appointment is for

We are to educate patients re the link between diabetes and eye disease and the need for regular screening

It is important to adopt the risk-based approach and manage identified risks supporting the patients along their treatment journey via a team-based approach

Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 38 mins

Guest: A/Prof Peter van Wijngaarden, Ophthalmologist; Deputy Director, Centre for Eye Research Australia; Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Melbourne; Clinical Director, KeepSight

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