Healthed Australia

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The podcast currently has 916 episodes available.

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February 15, 2022 COVID, Cancer Patients and Vaccination
In this Healthed lecture, Breast Cancer Specialist and Radiation Oncologist at ICON Cancer Centre, Prof John Boyages AM explains that being aware of the COVID-related issues among cancer patients allows health professionals to actively address concerns and barriers, and to help these patients achieve the best possible outcome in managing their disease.
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28min
February 15, 2022Haemochromatosis - Diagnosis and management
Whom should you suspect and whom should we screen for this common condition?
When should you do the hemochromatosis gene test?
How will you make a diagnosis of iron overload?
What is the APRI scan, the ferriscan and the fib-4 calculator? How do you use it and what does it mean?

Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 37 mins
Guest: Prof John Olynyk, Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist; Fiona Stanley and Fremantle Hospitals; Dean of Clinical Research, School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, WA

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38min
February 08, 2022Diagnosis and Treatment of Parkinson’s
Recognising and managing the non-motor symptoms is an increasingly difficult challenge
Early referral to a neurologist is important
The Parkinson’s disease peak body in your state can help ensure that your patient and carer receive the full spectrum of the multi-disciplinary care they need

Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 36 mins
Guest: Vincent Carroll, Parkinson’s Clinical Nurse Consultant; Parkinson’s NSW and Mid North Coast Health District

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36min
February 04, 2022The role of GPs in dementia care
Dementia presents with quite variable signs and mimics many other conditions
Executive function and cognitive reserve are the most important aspects of the history to assess
Consider the role of the carer and how they interact with and care for the patient

Host: Dr Vivienne Miller | Total time: 39 mins
Guest: Dr Stephanie Daly, General Practitioner; GP Educator, Dementia Training Australia; Central Adelaide Multi-Disciplinary Geriatric Service, SA Health

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40min
February 02, 2022 Suicidality in Men – A Practical Approach to Understanding and Management
In this Healthed lecture, Psychiatrist; Honorary Psychiatrist, Royal Melbourne Hospital; Founder, Australian Suicide Prevention Foundation; Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Clinical A/Prof David Horgan describes the screening and treatment for the commonest cause of death and injury under age 45 - suicide and attempted suicide.
InToughTimesText (https://intoughtimestext.org) is instantly available as a safety net to be used by family and friends as soon as suicide is mentioned, complementing your care.

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25min
February 02, 2022 Advances in Prosthetics for Post-Cancer Surgery Patients
In this Healthed lecture, plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr Joseph Dusseldorp, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Concord Hospital, will update health professionals on what can now be done to repair ear deformities, even very severe ear deformities. He will describe how new technology is enabling better pre-surgery planning, providing new options in prosthetics and helping restore function which is resulting in remarkable outcomes for patients.
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19min
February 02, 2022 Management and Therapy for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
In this Healthed lecture, Prof Helen O'Connell AO, Urologist; Urological Surgeon, Epworth Health; Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, provides a framework for assessing men with lower urinary tract symptoms to help accurately diagnose the cause of these symptoms. She will also outline when treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia is warranted and what options are currently available to treat this condition.
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29min
February 01, 2022Introduction to Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson's disease affects the patients not just neurologically, but socially, mentally and emotionally
The neurological decline with Parkinson's disease affects nutrition, swallowing and causes constipation, dribbling and consequent embarrassment
Therapies for refractory cases include deep brain stimulation, intra-intestinal dopamine infusions and subcutaneous dopamine and apomorphine infusions

Host: Dr Vivienne Miller | Total time: 22 mins
Guest: Cathy Melton, Registered Nurse; Manager, Parkinson’s 1800 InfoLine, NSW

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23min
January 28, 2022What can a neuropsychologist do for my stroke patients?
50% of those who survive a stroke have significant cognitive, emotional or behavioural issues
Being aware and specifically asking our patients about these is a very important first step
Referral to a neuropsychologist for formal assessment and the formulation of strategies to help the patient will be of great benefit

Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 36 mins
Guest: A/Prof Rene Stolwyk, Clinical Neuropsychologist; Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Melbourne

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36min
January 24, 2022Myasthenia Gravis is on the rise
Whilst rare, Myasthenia Gravis incidence has increased 3-fold since the 1950s
Suspect if a patient presents with asymmetric ptosis, complex Ophthalmoplegia without single cranial nerve involvement in the setting of true fatiguing weakness
Learn about a simple examination and test to perform and the blood tests to be done and when a CT chest is indicated
Referral and treatment goal

Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 46 mins
Guest: Dr Fiona Chan, Neurologist; Inner West Neurology and Concord Hospital, NSW

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47min

FAQs about Healthed Australia:

How many episodes does Healthed Australia have?

The podcast currently has 916 episodes available.