And to start the year we have one of those devil or deep blue sea dilemmas. US researchers have determined that if you give patients who have had a haemorrhagic stroke SSRIs you are more likely to effectively treat their depression. But … those same drugs increase their risk of having another cerebral bleed... Read more >>
Video: How family and friends can help a suicidal person
Dr David Horgan provides insights into how depression can progress to suicide and the various factors that can increase suicide risk. He introduces a new online suicide prevention resource called 'In Tough Times Text', and explains how it was developed and how it can be used to save lives. In today’s digital world, text messages can be powerful and life-saving... Watch >>
UPCOMING
Free Webcast Tuesday 16 February
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Functional Gut Disease in Infants – Colic, Constipation, Reflux Dr Rupert Hinds, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Monash Children’s Hospital; Senior Lecturer, Monash University
Influenza Vaccination in 2021: What Do We Need to Know About Flucelvax Quad? A/Prof John Litt AM, Retired Public Health Physician; Associate Professor, Discipline of General Practice at Flinders University
Bariatric Surgery – Options, Outcomes, Risks, and Post-Op Needs A/Prof Gary Kilov, Founding Member, RACGP specific interest group for diabetes; Co-Founder, Primary Care Diabetes Society Australia; Senior Lecturer, University of Tasmania
National Cervical Screening Program – An Update on Recent Changes A/Prof Deborah Bateson, Medical Director, Family Planning NSW; Clinical Associate Professor, University of Sydney
Free Webcast Tuesday 16 February
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NEW PODCAST: THE WOMEN'S & CHILDREN'S HEALTH UPDATE
The Women's and Children's Health Update Podcast features interviews with leading experts in the field of women's health. Listen to high quality clinical advice that will positively change the way you practice
Host:Dr Terri Foran, Sexual Health Physician; Lecturer, School of Women’s and Children’s Health, UNSW
Guest:A/Prof Deborah Bateson, Medical Director, Family Planning NSW; Clinical Associate Professor, University of Sydney...Listen>>
Nutrition for Fertility and Pregnancy
Guest:Melanie McGrice, Fertility and Prenatal Dietitian; Founder of Nutrition Plus... Listen>>
Transdermal & Intravaginal MHT – Practical Advice
Guest:Prof Rod Baber, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney; Head of Menopause and Menstrual Disorders Clinic, Royal North Shore Hospital... Listen>>
THE CLINICAL TAKEAWAY PODCAST
Dietary requirements post-bariatric surgery
In this episode:
The post bariatric patient is in the midst of a life-changing experience, the kind of support they receive makes a big difference to the long term outcomes
Post bariatric surgery, the patient is effectively in a chronic mal-absorptive state. Protein intake, Vitamin B12, iron, calcium are particularly impacted
OTC multivitamins are NOT sufficient to meet the needs of these patients, most GPs are unaware of how to supplement and monitor effectively
Guest: Melanie McGrice, Fertility and Prenatal Dietitian; Founder of Nutrition Plus
Instead of efficacy, look at the secondary endpoints as vaccine data is being released
Whilst the evidence for giving the AstraZeneca Oxford vaccine in patients over 65 yrs is small, it is still a reasonable option
TGA is maintaining a very watchful eye on all new vaccines
It is possible Australia will have 5 different vaccines available by the end of 2021
Guest: Dr Gary Grohmann, Virologist; Vaccine Manufacturing Expert; Former Director of Immunobiology and WHO ERL at the TGA, Office of Laboratories and Scientific Services
GP vaccination EOIs up to 2000 as pharmacists join party Pharmacists have officially been joined into the national COVID vaccine plan but actual GP numbers remain uncertain and it now looks like pharmacists were always the government’s back up plan... Read More>>
GPs need real representation The RACGP and AMA do not adequately represent the interests of GPs and the patients they care for... Read More>>
I wanted to stop harming people. COVID helped me. COVID-19 has caused more than two million deaths. The pandemic and the response to it have had terrible social and economic impacts and adverse effects on mental health... Read More>>
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