Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 26 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: 34 mins

Guest: Prof Robert MacLachlan, Endocrinologist; Medical Director, Healthy Male; Director of Andrology Services, Hudson Institute of Medical Research Consultant Andrologist, Monash IVF Group

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In this Healthed lecture, Psychologist and Associate Professor at Macquarie University, A/Prof Wayne Warburton, provides evidence about the impact of digital technologies and entertainment such as computer games on the behaviour and wellbeing of children. One of the biggest questions is whether or not violent computer games encourage aggressive behaviour. The simple fact is that, despite public controversy, there is a large empirical research base that does indicate that violent video games can impact how children think, feel and behave. The well-researched impacts include increased aggression in the short and long-term, desensitisation to violence, decreased empathy and reduced pro-social behaviour. Practical strategies for reducing screen time and encouraging a healthy media diet can be very helpful for those with sub-clinical problems, but those with clinical disorders usually require specialised clinical referral and support.

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In this Healthed lecture, Director, Queensland Eating Disorders Service, A/Prof Warren Ward explains that eating disorders are increasingly common and GPs are often the first professional to see clinical warning signs and often the first professional that a patient or relative seeks help from. A/Prof Ward will provide an understanding of the causes of eating disorders, a practical guide to assessing severity and hence risk in eating disorders and thus when to refer urgently for specialist care and/or admission. Prof Ward also describes what is currently regarded as effective treatment of Eds and what the GPs role in this process is, and provides some practical advice on possibly the most challenging aspects of this issue, which is how to engage reluctant/ambivalent patients.

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In this Healthed lecture, Medical Oncologist, Prof Michael Boyer AM, explains that lung cancer is the leading cause (19%) of cancer deaths in Australia, and 15% occur in non-smokers. Prof Boyer covers a number of key developments in this field that are relevant to primary care: Screening has been shown to work and this allows the use of new strategies for the management of early disease such as minimally invasive surgery and precision radiotherapy. Prof Boyer also explains how the screening guidelines can work in primary care. Immunotherapy can be a game-changer for the treatment of locally advanced disease as well as metastatic disease because it improves cure rate and survival. It’s important to understand the novel side effects and other features of this relatively new modality.

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Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 37 mins

Guest: Dr Florence Chang, Neurologist, Westmead Hospital; Clinical Movement Disorder Fellow, Dystonia Medical Research Foundation

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Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 40 mins

Guest: Clinical A/Prof Lauren Sanders, Neurologist and Clinical Associate Professor; The University of Melbourne, St Vincent's Hospital

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Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 38 mins

Guest: Dr Gary Grohmann, Virologist; Vaccine Manufacturing Expert; Former Director of Immunobiology and WHO ERL at the TGA, Office of Laboratories and Scientific Services

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Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 46 mins

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In this Healthed lecture, Specialist Haematologist and Obstetric Physician from National Capital Private Hospital, Dr Reenee Eslick provides many practical tips on oral supplementation, how to address common issues such as intolerance and lack of compliance.

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