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Desmopressin in the management of nocturnal enuresis
In this Product Explainer, Paediatric Urologist Dr Andrew Barker explains the role of desmopressin within the context of the multifactorial management of primary nocturnal enuresis in children.
August 27, 2022
Estradiol and progesterone, the first and only body-identical combined hormone therapy treatment for post-menopausal women
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).
August 26, 2022
Ferrous sulfate + ascorbic acid for the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency
In this Product Explainer, Haematologist Dr Renee Eslick explains the role of a modified-release therapeutic oral iron supplement containing active ingredients ferrous sulfate and ascorbic acid in the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency (5 mins).
August 22, 2022
The role of tapentadol an atypical opioid in the management of severe pain
In this Product Explainer, Pain Management Physician Dr Clayton Thomas explains the role of tapentadol, an atypical opioid, when clinically indicated and key considerations for GPs when choosing an opioid as part of a multi-modal, multi-disciplinary approach to managing severe pain (4 mins).
August 15, 2022
Prostatectomy: Common GP questions
Urological surgeon Professor Henry Woo answers the most common questions that GPs have in relation to post-prostatectomy patients
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August 10, 2022
Agomelatine for the treatment of generalised anxiety disorder
In this Product Explainer, Psychiatrist Prof Sean Hood explains the role of the antidepressant agomelatine in the treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) (5 mins).
August 8, 2022
Souvenaid – the role of a medical food to support memory and cognitive function in patients in the early stages of alzheimer’s disease
In this Product Explainer Geriatrician A/Prof Michael Woodward AM explains the evidence for Souvenaid, a medical food, to support memory and cognitive function in patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease (5 mins).
August 2, 2022
Herpes Zoster vaccine in Australia: Take home messages for GPs
In this Product Explainer, Public Health Physician A/Prof John Litt AM will provide a rapid update on the recombinant (ie non-live) Herpes Zoster vaccine and outline who it is currently indicated for (10 mins).
Silodosin for the relief of lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia
In this Product Explainer, Urological Surgeon A/Prof Homi Zargar explains the role of Silodosin in the relief of lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH (5 mins).
July 25, 2022
AptaGrow age-adapted, nutrient-dense milk range to nutritionally support immune system and growth in fussy eaters
In this Product Explainer, Accredited Practising Dietitian and fussy eating expert Dr Amy Lovell explains the multi-factorial approach to fussy eating management, including the role of AptaGrow – an age-adapted, nutrient-dense milk drink range designed specifically for fussy eaters (3 mins).
Tags: AptaGrow, Nutricia, Nutrition, Paediatrics
July 19, 2022
Sarcopenia and the role of HMB enriched oral nutritional supplementation
In this Product Explainer Prof Robin Daly, Chair of Exercise & Ageing, Deakin University explains how a HMB enriched oral nutritional supplementation can help to protect muscle mass, strength, and function, and its potential role in the management of sarcopenia (5 mins).
July 6, 2022
Real-world evidence for meningococcal B vaccines and how to have MenB conversations in general practice
In this Product Explainer, Paediatrician and Paediatric Immunologist Prof Peter Richmond explains how Meningococcal serogroup B (MenB) disease remains the most common cause of IMD in children, adolescents and young adults, and provides an overview of the real-world evidence for MenB vaccines, and conversation strategies for use with families in general practice (6 mins).
June 21, 2022
Fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium and vilanterol dry powder triple therapy inhaler
In this Product Explainer, Respiratory Physician Dr Kwok Yan explains the role of fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium and vilanterol dry powder triple therapy inhaler for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adult patients who are not adequately controlled with an ICS+LABA (7 mins).
June 14, 2022
Anapen® adrenaline autoinjector for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis
In this Product Explainer, Allergy Specialist Dr Celia Zubrinich gives a short introduction to Anapen®, used for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis and explains how to use the Anapen® device. (6 mins).
June 2, 2022
Eletriptan hydrobromide tablets for the acute treatment of migraine
In this Product Explainer, Neurologist A/Prof Richard Stark explains the role of eletriptan hydrobromide tablets in the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults (6 mins).
May 31, 2022
MUAC Z-Score tape for assessing nutritional status of paediatric patients
In this Product Explainer, Paediatric Dietitian Maddie Todd explains how to use MUAC (Mid-Upper Arm Circumference) Z-score tape to assess the nutritional status of children (5 mins).
Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) tape for measuring malnutrition in children
In this Product Explainer, Infant, Child and Adolescent GP Dr Andrew Leech explains the role of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) tape in assessing nutritional status of children (5 mins).
May 3, 2022
Clindamycin and tretinoin topical gel for first line acne therapy
In this Product Explainer, Dr Ryan De Cruz, Specialist Dermatologist and Head of the Bone Marrow Transplant Dermatology Clinic at The Royal Melbourne Hospital explains the role of a topical gel fixed-dose combination medication of clindamycin and tretinoin for the treatment of acne vulgaris
(7 mins).
April 11, 2022
Mometasone/indacaterol combination preventer inhaler for the maintenance treatment of asthma
In this Product Explainer, Dr Christopher Worsnop, Respiratory and Sleep Physician explains how to use a mometasone/indacaterol combination preventer inhaler, as well as when and to whom to prescribe to in the maintenance treatment of moderate to severe asthma (5 mins).
April 4, 2022
High-dose quadrivalent vaccine for the prevention of influenza in persons aged 60+
In this Product Explainer, Prof Andrew Sindone, Cardiologist and Director of the Heart Failure Unit at the Concord Hospital explains the cardiovascular advantages of a high-dose quadrivalent influenza vaccine for active immunisation for the prevention of influenza disease indicated for use in persons 60 years of age and older (5 mins).
March 28, 2022
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