The rate at which health professionals direct patients with intermittent Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) to an alginate/antacid combination, how extensively do we review current medications, and how they are taken to ensure the symptoms may not be iatrogenic, and whether to start with a short 7-day course of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or just write a prescription.
Jaw advancement splints offering an effective alternative to those who cannot use or tolerate a CPAP device, with two-thirds of patients deriving complete or partial resolution of OSA, The importance of referring to a multidisciplinary care team comprising of a GP, a sleep physician and a dentist for the best results
The pros and cons of a 5th jab for health workers, whether we have reached the end of the road with mRNA-based vaccines, cutting through the subvariant hype, new vaccines on the horizon, and the 2023 forecast - does ATAGI need a rethink?
The advantages of using the patient’s own tissue in breast reconstruction following breast cancer surgery, and procedures which preserve sensation after breast cancer surgery
How Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) remission sounds impossible, but is achievable and endorsed by Diabetes Australia in their "Type 2 Diabetes Position Statement" October 2021, and The compelling and beneficial impact of introducing a low carb dietary intervention to patients with T2D, rather than surgery or prescribing more drugs.
The incidence of oropharyngeal cancers is rapidly rising, and the major causes are HPV infection (HPV16 subtype) and smoking - How to diagnose, investigate and refer patients with a lump in the neck, and the ongoing role of health professionals
The role of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in prenatal screening, when to discuss preconception genetic testing with your patients, screening embryos for genetic conditions, and the controversies raised by consumer genomics
Managing irregular bleeding on the pill, IUDs and implants, the pill and reduced libido, side effects of pills, extended use and when to investigate further
How 97% of telehealth has been conducted via the phone. Is this the best way of "doing" telemedicine? Challenging health professionals to consider stepping up to video telehealth to enable and augment the digital care experience
Entering a new wave driven by a soup of Omicron sub-variants, where more than 5 million Australians eligible for boosters have not received them, and how we must encourage patients to get their boosters, with the bivalent vaccines being more effective
How Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is common and causes QOL issues, increases morbidity and risks for CVD, heart failure, CKD and accidents. How the pathways to diagnosis and treatment are complex and muddied by commercial interests
The rate at which health professionals direct patients with intermittent Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) to an alginate/antacid combination, how extensively do we review current medications, and how they are taken to ensure the symptoms may not be iatrogenic, and whether to start with a short 7-day course of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or just write a prescription.
Jaw advancement splints offering an effective alternative to those who cannot use or tolerate a CPAP device, with two-thirds of patients deriving complete or partial resolution of OSA, The importance of referring to a multidisciplinary care team comprising of a GP, a sleep physician and a dentist for the best results
The pros and cons of a 5th jab for health workers, whether we have reached the end of the road with mRNA-based vaccines, cutting through the subvariant hype, new vaccines on the horizon, and the 2023 forecast - does ATAGI need a rethink?
The advantages of using the patient’s own tissue in breast reconstruction following breast cancer surgery, and procedures which preserve sensation after breast cancer surgery
How Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) remission sounds impossible, but is achievable and endorsed by Diabetes Australia in their "Type 2 Diabetes Position Statement" October 2021, and The compelling and beneficial impact of introducing a low carb dietary intervention to patients with T2D, rather than surgery or prescribing more drugs.
The incidence of oropharyngeal cancers is rapidly rising, and the major causes are HPV infection (HPV16 subtype) and smoking - How to diagnose, investigate and refer patients with a lump in the neck, and the ongoing role of health professionals
The role of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in prenatal screening, when to discuss preconception genetic testing with your patients, screening embryos for genetic conditions, and the controversies raised by consumer genomics
Managing irregular bleeding on the pill, IUDs and implants, the pill and reduced libido, side effects of pills, extended use and when to investigate further
How 97% of telehealth has been conducted via the phone. Is this the best way of "doing" telemedicine? Challenging health professionals to consider stepping up to video telehealth to enable and augment the digital care experience
Entering a new wave driven by a soup of Omicron sub-variants, where more than 5 million Australians eligible for boosters have not received them, and how we must encourage patients to get their boosters, with the bivalent vaccines being more effective
How Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is common and causes QOL issues, increases morbidity and risks for CVD, heart failure, CKD and accidents. How the pathways to diagnosis and treatment are complex and muddied by commercial interests
