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Tretinoin cream for the treatment of dry and sun-damaged skin
In this Product Explainer, dermatologist Dr Katherine Armour explains the role of tretinoin including the safety profile, clinical trial background and patient selection, and provides practical strategies for the treatment of dry and sun-damaged skin.
September 7, 2023
Testosterone scrotal cream for male hypogonadism
In this Product Explainer Endocrinologist A/Prof Kenneth Ho explains the role of testosterone scrotal cream for male hypogonadism confirmed by clinical assessment and measurement of serum testosterone (5 mins).
August 21, 2023
Pimecrolimus cream in the management of eczema
In this Product Explainer Dermatologist A/Prof Deshan Sebaratnam explains the role of pimecrolimus cream in the management of atopic dermatitis/eczema where the use of a topical corticosteroid is not considered suitable (5 mins).
August 8, 2023
Vaginal micronised progesterone soft gel capsule for the treatment of threatened miscarriage
In this Product Explainer, Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, William Ledger explains the role of vaginal micronised progesterone, including the indication, safety profile, clinical trial background and guidelines for use for the treatment and management of threatened miscarriage (5 mins).
Dienogest for the treatment of endometriosis
In this Product Explainer, Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon A/Prof Susan Evans explains the role of dienogest in the treatment of endometriosis (7 mins).
August 2, 2023
New pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate vaccine that includes coverage against serotype 3
In this Product Explainer, Public Health Physician and Infectious Diseases Epidemiologist Prof Paul Van Buynder explains the burden of pneumococcal disease in both children and adult population. He explains why PCV 15 has increased serotype coverage and why improved immunogenicity against serotype 3 is important both from a clinical and public health perspective (5 mins).
July 25, 2023
Nomegestrol acetate/estradiol oral contraceptive pill
In this Product Explainer Gynaecologist A/Prof Gino Pecoraro OAM explains the nomegestrol acetate/estradiol contraceptive pill including its tolerability, contraceptive mechanism, dosing and efficacy; and provides a clinical experience summary (5 mins).
July 17, 2023
Fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium and vilanterol once-daily single inhaler triple therapy
In this Product Explainer, Respiratory Physician Dr Adrian Barnett explains the role of fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium and vilanterol once-daily single inhaler triple therapy for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adult patients who are not adequately controlled with an ICS+LABA (5 mins).
Schedule 3 supply of triptans
In this Product Explainer, Pharmacist Dr Jacinta Johnson explains the schedule 3 supply of triptans as Pharmacist Only Medicine, and presents several considerations when choosing the appropriate triptan for the acute management of migraine (6 mins).
July 14, 2023
Protein based COVID-19 vaccine
In this Product Explainer, Infectious Disease Physician and Clinical Microbiologist A/Prof Paul Griffin explains the recombinant protein nanoparticle COVID-19 vaccine with a proprietary adjuvant, including the mechanism of action, efficacy, and tolerability; and provides an update on boosters, indications, and access (8 mins).
July 12, 2023
Pancreatic lipase for pancreatic exocrine insufficiency
In this Product Explainer Hepatobiliary Surgeon Dr David Yeo explains the role of pancreatic enzyme supplements for pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, especially the importance of educating patients on correct dosing requirements to optimise nutrient absorption (7 mins).
July 7, 2023
Beclometasone/formoterol pressurised metered dose inhaler treatment approaches
In this Product Explainer, Respiratory Physician Prof David Price explains the role of beclometasone/formoterol pressurised metered dose inhaler with a fixed dose combination of ICS and LABA, as well as the treatment approaches available, therapeutic indications, dosing and method of administration (5 mins).
June 27, 2023
Fluorouracil and salicylic acid topical liquid for actinic keratoses
In this Product Explainer, Dermatologist Dr Ryan De Cruz, explains the role of fluorouracil and salicylic acid topical liquid for the treatment of Actinic Keratoses (6 mins).
June 9, 2023
EpiPen® adrenaline autoinjector for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis
In this Product Explainer, Paediatric Immunologist and Allergist Dr Brynn Wainstein provides an update on the management of anaphylaxis, including an overview of the guidelines, action plan and prescribing information for the EpiPen® adrenaline injector device (5 mins).
June 6, 2023
Calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate foam spray for the topical treatment of psoriasis vulgaris in adults
In this Product Explainer, Dermatologist Dr Ryan De Cruz, explains the role of calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate foam spray for the topical treatment of psoriasis vulgaris in adults (6 mins).
June 2, 2023
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