Dr Michael Drane discusses commercial pilot medical certification. Covering clearance to fly, the vacationing pilot, and the pilot with hazardous social behaviours. By the end of this episode, you will know your responsibilities concerning each scenario.

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Julia Rucklidge provides an update on the relationship between nutrition and mental health. She explores the current state of mental health in the nation and delves into the role of diet. Additionally, she explores whether a 'good diet' alone is sufficient for optimal mental health, what micronutrients are, and when we should consider them for our patients.

Nutrition and mental health

Clinical Neurologist Matthew Phillips provides an update on Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) which is a disorder that arises from abnormal nervous system functioning where there is no identifiable organic disease.

Functional neurological disorder

Nicola Keay provides an overview of secondary amenorrhea, highlighting the importance of addressing the concern: Why have my patient's periods stopped? Then asking - Do I need to worry? When is the absence of menstruation considered abnormal? What should I do about it?

Secondary amenorrhea

Liz Stallworthy provides an update on acute kidney injury (AKI) and acutely rising creatinine.

Acute kidney injury

In this episode, Dr Nicky Keay, an Endocrinologist, discusses unveiling primary ovarian insufficiency and early menopause covering how we navigate these distinct entities with multiple aetiologies.

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