In this Healthed lecture, A/Prof Dion Forstner & Dr Farshad Kasraei explain that radiation therapy is the most effective non-invasive option for keratinocyte cancer lesions, with 5-year control rates approaching surgery. It also complements surgery well in the adjuvant setting for high-risk disease. Advances in technology and an understanding of radiobiological processes has allowed it to be applied to a wider variety of disease presentations, whilst mitigating acute and chronic side effects.
Menopausal hormone therapy is an effective way to control menopausal symptoms- key indications and contraindications for the use of MHT, the overall benefits and risks, how to prescribe MHT for a variety of women, long term follow up.
How to ensure young patients get identified and treated early- demonstrate 'how to make your life as a general practitioner easy' when it comes to managing growth disorders in primary care.
Up-to-date and evidence-based advice to post radical prostatectomy patients- managing their expectations, effective therapies and realistic time-frames for recovery, latest information on androgen deprivation therapy.
Unsettled infant behaviour is very common during the first few months after birth- common tips, strategies and practical ways to aid parents with their infant's sleep challenges.
Detecting atrial fibrillation and commencing anticoagulation- latest evidence of the incidence and prevalence of both AF and stroke, why the vast majority of AF patients can safely be put on preventive therapy to optimise their chances of a stroke-free future.
In this Healthed lecture, A/Prof Dion Forstner & Dr Farshad Kasraei explain that radiation therapy is the most effective non-invasive option for keratinocyte cancer lesions, with 5-year control rates approaching surgery. It also complements surgery well in the adjuvant setting for high-risk disease. Advances in technology and an understanding of radiobiological processes has allowed it to be applied to a wider variety of disease presentations, whilst mitigating acute and chronic side effects.
Menopausal hormone therapy is an effective way to control menopausal symptoms- key indications and contraindications for the use of MHT, the overall benefits and risks, how to prescribe MHT for a variety of women, long term follow up.
How to ensure young patients get identified and treated early- demonstrate 'how to make your life as a general practitioner easy' when it comes to managing growth disorders in primary care.
Up-to-date and evidence-based advice to post radical prostatectomy patients- managing their expectations, effective therapies and realistic time-frames for recovery, latest information on androgen deprivation therapy.
Unsettled infant behaviour is very common during the first few months after birth- common tips, strategies and practical ways to aid parents with their infant's sleep challenges.
Detecting atrial fibrillation and commencing anticoagulation- latest evidence of the incidence and prevalence of both AF and stroke, why the vast majority of AF patients can safely be put on preventive therapy to optimise their chances of a stroke-free future.
