Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management strategies for sleep disturbance in young people with autism, and the implications of sleep disturbance for young people with autism and their families
In this Product Explainer, Sexual Health Physician Dr Terri Foran explains estradiol and progesterone combined hormone therapy, the first and only body-identical combined treatment for post-menopausal women (6 mins).
The fallout meant there was likely to be a whole generation of doctors who had little experience in prescribing MHT and discussing the risks associated with it appropriately, says Dr Terri Foran, a sexual health physician with a special interest in menopause issues.
The latest Healthed webcast on Tuesday 16 August 2022 featured a number of high quality talks. Each fortnight Healthed provides a free webcast for GPs and healthcare professionals on relevant clinical topics. They're presented by leading independent voices, and feature valuable information for your practice.
The recommended treatment of constipation in children of various ages, will a change of formula help? And which stool softeners are recommended in infants and toddlers with constipation
A deeper understanding of the anatomy of the breast tissue, how it operates with breastfeeding, when ducts become blocked or engorged. The role of antibiotics, evidence gap for both probiotics and therapeutic ultrasound
At some point, most GPs will be asked to prescribe the oral contraceptive pill for a patient. It’s important to consider the pros and cons of each type of pill as well as the patient’s unique situation before deciding on which one is most suitable for them
The range of services provided in a clinical genetics centre, the patients who might benefit most from clinical genetic screening, the limitations of genetic screening
Differences between combination vs progestogen-only pills, rules on missed and late pills, which pill to start with, what age to start, the risk with a family history of breast cancer, and applying the WHO’s “Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use” in practice
What we are doing well in Australia with regard to infant and toddler nutrition. Where we may be able to improve the diets of our youngest Australians, particularly with regard to iron intake