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Conversations on meningococcal disease with parents
In this Product Explainer, Paediatrician and Paediatric Immunologist A/Prof Peter Richmond explains which patients are most at risk for meningococcal B, the risk reduction benefits of meningococcal B vaccination and why it is important to have conversations with parents in which the risk/benefits of vaccination are clearly explained (5 mins).
March 23, 2022
Estradiol and dydrogesterone for post menopausal hormone replacement therapy
In this Product Explainer, Prof Rod Baber, Gynaecologist and Head of the Menopause and Menstrual Disorders Clinic at the Royal North Shore Hospital explains the role of estradiol and dydrogesterone post menopausal hormone therapy for women during menopause transition, as well as why and when to use it (6 mins).
March 21, 2022
Expanded indication for herpes zoster vaccine
In this Product Explainer, Prof Tony Cunningham AO will provide an update on the recombinant (ie non-live) Herpes Zoster vaccine including a practical explanation of which patients satisfy the “immunocompromised” criteria (7 mins).
March 15, 2022
Agomelatine antidepressant for the treatment of depression
In this Product Explainer, A/Prof Ajeet Singh, Psychiatrist at The Geelong Clinic explains the role of the antidepressant agomelatine in the treatment of depression and helping to prevent depression returning (5 mins).
March 11, 2022
The first cell culture influenza vaccine available in Australia
In this Product Explainer, A/Prof John Litt AM, Public Health Physician explains the differences between the “traditional” egg-based influenza vaccines and the potential advantages of the first cell culture based influenza vaccine available in Australia (5 mins).
February 28, 2022
A triple-therapy combination inhaler for moderate to very severe COPD
In this Product Explainer, Prof Christine Jenkins, Head of the Respiratory Group at The George Institute for Global Health; and Senior Staff Specialist in Thoracic Medicine at Concord Hospital explains the role of a triple-therapy combination, pressurised meter dose inhaler for adults with moderate to very severe COPD. (4 mins).
January 24, 2022
Management of difficult-to-treat asthma
How to approach patients who still have asthma symptoms despite treatment. It is not an uncommon scenario. The asthma patient presents, still complaining of shortness of breath, wheeze or cough despite having been prescribed the textbook asthma treatments.
December 18, 2021
Allergic and non-allergic rhinitis: Practical approach for GPs
Diagnosing and optimally treating allergic rhinitis can make a significant difference to a sufferer’s life. Chronic allergic rhinitis is a common condition that can dramatically affect a person’s quality of life.
Interpreting iron studies: Tips, traps and curly cases
Iron studies are easily ordered but their results are not necessarily easily understood. In this presentation, Dr Patrick Coleman will guide clinicians through the various components reported on in iron studies and the implications when results are outside the normal range. Various cases will be presented that will demonstrate how iron studies can be useful in determining appropriate clinical practice.
A reusable soft mist inhaler
In this Product Explainer, Prof Hubertus Jersmann, Respiratory and Sleep Physician at the Royal Adelaide Hospital explains how to prepare and use a reusable soft mist inhaler (5 mins).
December 16, 2021
A triple-therapy combination preventer inhaler for asthma
In this Product Explainer, Dr Christopher Worsnop, Respiratory and Sleep Physician at the Austin Hospital, Melbourne explains how to use a triple-therapy combination preventer inhaler, as well as when and to whom to prescribe to in the maintenance treatment of asthma (5 mins).
December 13, 2021
Pertussis vaccination
Professor Robert Booy (Professor in Paediatrics, Vaccinology, Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Sydney) shares a community service announcement for healthcare professionals on vaccination for pertussis.
December 1, 2021
An update on rivaroxaban
In this Product Explainer, Prof Andrew Sindone, cardiologist at Concord and Ryde Hospitals in Sydney, explains the role of rivaroxaban in anticoagulation and when and to whom it can be prescribed (5 mins).
November 4, 2021
Pre-conception & pregnancy multivitamin
In this Product Explainer, Dr Debra Kennedy, Clinical Geneticist and Paediatrician and Director of MotherSafe at Royal Hospital for Women, explains the importance of pregnancy planning and the role of nutrition and vitamin supplementation (4 mins).
November 2, 2021
Testosterone undecanoate
In this Product Explainer, Prof Mathis Grossman, Physician-Scientist and Head of Andrology at Austin Health, explains the role of testosterone undecanoate, how it is administered and when it should be used (5 mins).
October 26, 2021
Trifarotene for acne vulgaris
In this Product Explainer, Dr Ryan De Cruz, specialist dermatologist and head of Bone Marrow Transplant – Dermatology Clinic at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, explains the role of trifarotene for acne vulgaris – how it is administered and when it should be used (5 mins).
October 13, 2021
A drospirenone 4mg progestogen-only oral contraceptive pill
In this Product Explainer, Prof Deborah Bateson, Medical Director of Family Planning NSW and Professor at the Daffodil Centre, Faculty of Medicine & Health at the University of Sydney explains the role of the Drospirenone 4mg Progestogen-only oral contraceptive pill, how it is administered and when it should be used.
September 30, 2021
Preconception nutritional supplementation for men
In this Product Explainer, Professor Kelton Tremellen, Medical Director Repromed and Professor of Reproductive Medicine, Flinders University explains the use of preconception nutritional supplementation in the management of male fertility (5 mins).
September 2, 2021
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