Expanding Role of SGLT 2 Inhibitors and Finererone Dr Jeremy Knott

In this podcast, Dr. Jeremy Knott explores the evolving landscape of diabetes management, specifically focusing on SGLT2 inhibitors and finerenone's role in addressing cardiorenal metabolic risks in type 2 diabetes. He emphasizes the need for a shift towards a comprehensive risk management strategy rather than a solely glycemic focus. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Australia is discussed, along with its significant associated cardiovascular risks. Dr. Knott outlines the pathophysiological mechanisms linking diabetes to cardiovascular and renal complications and presents evidence supporting the effectiveness of SGLT2 inhibitors and finerenone. He concludes with a call for early intervention and a holistic treatment approach that includes lifestyle modifications and adherence to updated clinical guidelines.

You already know how powerful learning by podcast can be.

No travel.

No sitting in lecture theatres.

No giving up another weekend.

Just practical education from leading clinicians, ready whenever you have time to listen.

That's exactly what ArmchairMedical.tv gives you.

Unlock hundreds of Australia's leading GP conferences and listen while you're driving to work, exercising, walking the dog or relaxing at home. When you want the full experience, simply switch to video and follow along with synchronised presentation slides.

Stay clinically up to date without putting your life on hold.

Spend less time travelling to conferences.

Spend more time with your friends and family and less time in auditoriums.

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

• Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
• If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

• A baseline measurement
• A change in practice
• A re-measurement
• Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

• Start using a screening tool
• Change prescribing habits
• Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

• Review last 10 patients with condition X
• % who had guideline-based management
• % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

• Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

• Same sample size
• Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

• What changed?
• Did outcomes improve?
• What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

⭐ Rate this episode

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Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome in 2026: Diagnosing & Managing with Confidence

Episode Summary: Are you still treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) as a diagnosis of exclusion?

In this episode, host Michelle Odayan sits down with gastroenterologist and PhD researcher Dr. Yanna Ko to discuss a transformative paradigm shift in general practice: making a confident, positive diagnosis of IBS. Together, they unpack the brand-new Rome 5 diagnostic criteria, outline essential investigations, and map out a practical, evidence-based step-up management plan to help your patients reclaim their quality of life.

Key Takeaways for Your Clinical Practice:

• The Rome 5 Update: Learn why abdominal discomfort has been reincluded in the diagnostic criteria after a decade, and how updated frequency thresholds restore diagnostic sensitivity.
• The Power of a "Positive Diagnosis": Discover why moving away from a "diagnosis of exclusion" model reduces patient anxiety and prevents costly over-investigation.
• Targeted Investigations: Master the core panel of baseline tests (FBC, CRP, iron studies, coeliac serology and faecal calprotectin) that rule out organic disease with high accuracy.
• Identifying Red Flags: Confidently spot critical alarm features, such as nocturnal symptoms, rectal bleeding, weight loss, or high-risk family history of bowel cancer, that warrant immediate colonoscopy referrals.
• A Step-Up Management Algorithm: Get a clear roadmap of therapies based on severity and subtype, ranging from soluble fiber and the low-FODMAP diet to antispasmodics, neuromodulators, and gut-directed hypnotherapy.
• What to Avoid: Understand why international guidelines strongly advise against commercial microbiome mapping and breath testing for food intolerances in routine clinical practice.

About Our Guest:

Dr. Yanna Ko is an accredited gastroenterologist and hepatologist practicing in Sydney. She is the recipient of the prestigious NHMRC scholarship for her research into bowel disorders and the gut microbiome and is currently completing her PhD on IBS.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

Enjoyed Today's Clinical Sessions Podcast?

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Listen while driving to work, walking the dog or exercising. Watch with slides while on your treadmill.

Get the education you need without sacrificing the moments that matter.

Turn your commute into a masterclass, your gym session into a symposium and cooking dinner into a GP update.

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

• Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
• If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

• A baseline measurement
• A change in practice
• A re-measurement
• Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

• Start using a screening tool
• Change prescribing habits
• Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

• Review last 10 patients with condition X
• % who had guideline-based management
• % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

• Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

• Same sample size
• Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

• What changed?
• Did outcomes improve?
• What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

⭐ Rate this episode

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Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Engaging Men in Primary Care with Sophie Eltringham, Dr Hayden Cain, Dr Jane Crowe & Dr Cameron Ewert

Do men really avoid the doctor? Surprisingly, almost 8 in 10 Australian men visit a GP each year, but many leave without feeling a personal connection. In this panel discussion from My Health Academy and Movember featuring Sophie Eltringham, Dr. Cameron Ewert, Dr. Hayden Cain, and Dr. Jane Crowe, discover how to transform routine consults into safe spaces for male patients.

Learn how to look beyond superficial physical complaints, like back pain, to uncover deeper struggles such as depression. The panel breaks down the realities of the "toxic manosphere" and the rising trend of young men using unregulated peptides, revealing why this actually highlights a strong desire among men to optimize their health. Discover why these trends present a massive opportunity for GPs to step in as trusted guides.

You will also pick up practical strategies for building rapid rapport—even in a packed 15-minute consult—and learn how scheduling proactive follow-ups can keep men engaged for the long term.

Australian GPs can claim CPD hours for tuning in. Listen now to stop men from falling through the cracks and confidently improve their health outcomes!

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

You already know how powerful learning by podcast can be.

No travel.

No sitting in lecture theatres.

No giving up another weekend.

Just practical education from leading clinicians, ready whenever you have time to listen.

That's exactly what ArmchairMedical.tv gives you.

Unlock hundreds of Australia's leading GP conferences and listen while you're driving to work, exercising, walking the dog or relaxing at home. When you want the full experience, simply switch to video and follow along with synchronised presentation slides.

Stay clinically up to date without putting your life on hold.

Spend less time travelling to conferences.

Spend more time with your friends and family and less time in auditoriums.

Learn more https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

• Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
• If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

• A baseline measurement
• A change in practice
• A re-measurement
• Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

• Start using a screening tool
• Change prescribing habits
• Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

• Review last 10 patients with condition X
• % who had guideline-based management
• % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

• Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

• Same sample size
• Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

• What changed?
• Did outcomes improve?
• What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Dr. Vicki Nahamkes presents a guide for General Practitioners on managing complex ADHD patients, emphasizing that while treatment is rewarding, it requires rigorous monitoring and boundary setting. She introduces a "3C Rule" for patient reviews, assessing **Mental Clarity** (organized thinking), **Calm** (mood regulation), and **Consistency** (sleep, diet, and exercise).

Cardiovascular safety is a primary concern, particularly for older patients. Dr. Nahamkes advises a cardiovascular risk assessment before starting stimulants, aiming for a risk score below 5%. Regular blood pressure checks are mandatory, as stimulants can increase pressure by 2–4 mmHg; hypertension must be managed or the stimulant withdrawn.

A significant portion of the talk addresses special populations and comorbidities:

* **Women’s Health:** Hormonal fluctuations during menopause can severely destabilize ADHD control. Dr. Nahamkes shares a case where a patient required increased stimulant dosage and Hormone Replacement Therapy to regain stability.

* **Binge Eating Disorder:** She notes that Vyvanse is the only stimulant evidence-based for this comorbidity.

* **Bipolar Disorder:** There is a risk of stimulants unmasking mania. A detailed case study describes a patient who developed hypersexuality and reckless behavior upon starting stimulants, eventually requiring a transition to mood stabilizers like Lamotrigine instead of ADHD medication.

Dr. Nahamkes concludes with clinical pearls, noting that successful treatment often results in *decreased* steps on fitness trackers, indicating less chaotic movement and better organization. Finally, she empowers GPs to decline "shared care" for patients with complex presentations—such as those with Cluster B personality traits or unstable bipolar disorder—stating these cases often require psychiatrist-led management.

This podcast was recorded live at the ADHD, Binge and Other Eating Disorders Symposium in Melbourne hosted by ADHD-BED Integrated. adhd-bed.events

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

• Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
• If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

• A baseline measurement
• A change in practice
• A re-measurement
• Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

• Start using a screening tool
• Change prescribing habits
• Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

• Review last 10 patients with condition X
• % who had guideline-based management
• % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

• Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

• Same sample size
• Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

• What changed?
• Did outcomes improve?
• What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Fertility Assessment and IVF with Dr Sarah Hunt

Are your patients struggling to conceive? In this episode from My Health Academy, fertility specialist Dr. Sarah Hunt provides a highly practical, primary-care-focused guide to navigating fertility assessments.

Discover exactly when to bypass the standard 12-month wait and initiate early evaluations for patients over 35 or those with complex histories. Dr. Hunt explains why standard day 21 progesterone tests are often useless for women with irregular cycles, and how to effectively screen for underlying ovulatory dysfunction like PCOS. You will also learn the hidden limitations of a standard semen analysis, and why directing male patients to tertiary fertility labs for onsite sample production is critical for accurate results.

Furthermore, Dr. Hunt highlights why Letrozole has completely replaced Clomiphene as the first-line treatment for ovulation induction, offering lower multiple-pregnancy risks. She also breaks down tubal patency tests and explains how modern IVF agonist triggers have drastically reduced the risks of severe OHSS.

Australian GPs can claim CPD hours for tuning in. Listen now to confidently guide your patients' fertility journeys!

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

• Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
• If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

• A baseline measurement
• A change in practice
• A re-measurement
• Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

• Start using a screening tool
• Change prescribing habits
• Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

• Review last 10 patients with condition X
• % who had guideline-based management
• % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

• Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

• Same sample size
• Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

• What changed?
• Did outcomes improve?
• What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

In this podcast Dr Will Errington uses a case of Kira, a 49-year-old woman seeking guidance on whether she could have ADHD amidst her concerns about attention and concentration issues.

The episode covers creating referral letters, medication management complexities, and considerations for both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.

Long-term management is addressed, factoring in Kira’s perimenopausal symptoms. The podcast emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration and the need for ongoing communication to adapt treatment plans to Kira’s specific health challenges.

This podcast was recorded live at the ADHD, Binge and Other Eating Disorders Symposium in Melbourne hosted by ADHD-BED Integrated. adhd-bed.events

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

• Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
• If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

• A baseline measurement
• A change in practice
• A re-measurement
• Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

• Start using a screening tool
• Change prescribing habits
• Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

• Review last 10 patients with condition X
• % who had guideline-based management
• % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

• Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

• Same sample size
• Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

• What changed?
• Did outcomes improve?
• What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Managing the New Era of Cardio-Renal Metabolic Syndrome

Are you unsure how to optimally combine SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists for your patients with diabetes? Join leading endocrinologists and nephrologists as they unpack the complex management of cardio-renal metabolic syndrome, specifically tailored for General Practitioners.

Historically, metabolic risk factors were managed in isolated silos. Today, we have foundational therapies capable of completely altering the trajectory of kidney and cardiovascular disease, reducing the risk of kidney failure by up to 40%. In this episode, Prof Greg Fulcher, Assoc Prof Brendon Neuen, and GP Dr Nicola Moll bridge the gap between clinical trial data and everyday primary care practice.

Tune in to discover:

• Effective Screening: Why the urine albumin-creatinine ratio (UACR) is the single most important predictor of kidney failure, and exactly who you should be screening.
• Prescribing Confidence: How to sequence new therapies without risking acute kidney injury, and how to navigate PBS constraints.
• Practical Troubleshooting: Real-world strategies for managing SGLT2i-induced thrush and addressing safety concerns regarding GLP-1s in patients over 65.
• Case Study: The application of these guidelines to a typical 72-year-old GP patient.

Listen now to confidently reduce cardio-renal risk in your clinic!

You already know how powerful learning by podcast can be.

No travel.

No sitting in lecture theatres.

No giving up another weekend.

Just practical education from leading clinicians, ready whenever you have time to listen.

That's exactly what ArmchairMedical.tv gives you.

Unlock hundreds of Australia's leading GP conferences and listen while you're driving to work, exercising, walking the dog or relaxing at home. When you want the full experience, simply switch to video and follow along with synchronised presentation slides.

Stay clinically up to date without putting your life on hold.

Spend less time travelling to conferences.

Spend more time with your friends and family and less time in auditoriums.

Learn more https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

• Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
• If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

• A baseline measurement
• A change in practice
• A re-measurement
• Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

• Start using a screening tool
• Change prescribing habits
• Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

• Review last 10 patients with condition X
• % who had guideline-based management
• % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

• Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

• Same sample size
• Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

• What changed?
• Did outcomes improve?
• What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Episode: When Medicine Meets Law in Workers’ Compensation & CTP Claims

Navigating workers' compensation and CTP claims can be complex and frustrating for GPs. In this episode, orthopedic surgeon Assoc. Prof. Brahman Sivakumar joins personal injury lawyers Luke Power and Thomas Schembri to reveal how to seamlessly bridge the gap between medicine and the legal system.

Discover how your contemporaneous clinical notes and initial diagnoses directly impact your patients' treatment approvals and overall outcomes. We explore the crucial differences between diagnosis, causation, and impairment, and explain why simply listing a symptom like "pain" on a Certificate of Capacity can trigger immediate insurer disputes.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to optimize your Certificates of Capacity to prevent delays in patient care, surgery, and weekly wages.
• Clinical red flags for early specialist referral and how it drastically improves insurer confidence.
• How to properly document consequential injuries, such as an altered gait from a back injury leading to new hip or knee problems.
• Actionable steps to take when insurers refuse to pay for your consultations and case conferences.

Tune in to learn how a unified GP, specialist, and lawyer team can streamline the claims process and drive better recoveries for your compensable patients.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

• Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
• If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

• A baseline measurement
• A change in practice
• A re-measurement
• Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

• Start using a screening tool
• Change prescribing habits
• Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

• Review last 10 patients with condition X
• % who had guideline-based management
• % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

• Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

• Same sample size
• Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

• What changed?
• Did outcomes improve?
• What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

⭐ Rate this episode

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Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Doctor Ryan Hoy, a respiratory and sleep physician, discusses the occupational and environmental causes of silicosis in Australia. He dispels myths about the recognition and management of occupational lung diseases and presents alarming statistics from recent screenings revealing a high prevalence of silicosis, particularly in the stone benchtop industry. Dr Hoy emphasizes effective control measures, advocating for hazard elimination over reliance on personal protective equipment, and explores treatment options including anti-inflammatory therapies. He calls for policy changes and improved health monitoring to protect workers, framing silicosis as a preventable disease requiring proactive efforts in occupational health and explores treatment options for silicosis, presenting preliminary findings from trials using anti-inflammatory therapies such as prednisolone and infliximab, aimed at mitigating the disease’s progression.

This podcast was recorded live at the Monash Lung and Sleep Institute: COPD, Interstitial lung diseases, upper airway pathologies and occupational lung diseases State of the Art Symposium in Melbourne.

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

• Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
• If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

• A baseline measurement
• A change in practice
• A re-measurement
• Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

• Start using a screening tool
• Change prescribing habits
• Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

• Review last 10 patients with condition X
• % who had guideline-based management
• % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

• Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

• Same sample size
• Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

• What changed?
• Did outcomes improve?
• What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.

Mastering PPIs in General Practice: Navigating Risks, Deprescribing, and Red Flags

Are you confidently prescribing Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), or do media headlines about gastric cancer and dementia leave you and your patients anxious?

In this episode, from education partner MyHealth Academy, we are joined by Dr. Hunter Wang, a leading gastroenterologist, to cut through the noise surrounding one of primary care's most prescribed medications.

This practical masterclass will provide primary care clinicians with an evidence-based approach to the prescribing, monitoring, and deprescribing of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). The podcast will explore appropriate indications for PPI initiation, the real risks associated with long-term use, and strategies to address inappropriate prescribing in everyday practice. Listeners will also gain practical guidance on tapering and deprescribing PPIs, managing rebound symptoms, recognising PPI non-responders, and identifying alarm features requiring timely gastroenterology referral.

Designed for GPs and primary care clinicians, this session will support safer, more targeted, and patient-centred management of acid suppression therapy.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy.

Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01

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If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you.

Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog.

It's the same education, without interrupting your life.

GPs can also earn CPD hours.

Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA).

Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice.

• Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients.
• If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation.

Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim.

Remember to document your learning!

Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family.

To claim MO, you need:

• A baseline measurement
• A change in practice
• A re-measurement
• Reflection on the outcome

1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask:

“What will I do differently on Monday?”

Example:

• Start using a screening tool
• Change prescribing habits
• Increase documentation of a risk factor

2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit

Examples:

• Review last 10 patients with condition X
• % who had guideline-based management
• % with documented counselling

3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks

• Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder

4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit:

• Same sample size
• Same criteria

5. Reflect & Document:

• What changed?
• Did outcomes improve?
• What will you keep doing?

If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts

⭐ Rate this episode

➕ Follow the podcast

💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away

Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided.

Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts for more information.