CT Coronary Calcium Scores In Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Dr Vance Manins, a cardiologist with a special interest in advanced cardiac failure and cardiac imaging, explains the difference between CT coronary calcium scores and CT coronary angiography.
Quitting smoking. What makes a difference? Smoking is still the leading cause of preventable death in Australia. Prioritising the conversations, providing support and using Quitline can make all the difference.
Polycystic kidney disease Dhineli Perera chats to nephrologist Gopi Rangan about autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease – simple interventions, drug treatment and pain management.
How to manage erectile dysfunction Laura Beaton talks to sexual health physician Michael Lowy about the causes, assessment and management options for men with erectile dysfunction.
Mental health in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people GP Registrar Dr Rebecca Davison and Nurse Jamie Maney discuss ways to engage young people with mental health issues in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
SGLT2 inhibitors for kidney and heart disease Normally used as a glucose-lowering agent in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, SGLT2 inhibitors have been found to have beneficial effects in patients with heart failure and kidney disease.
All about the skin GP Dr Caroline West discusses the management of skin conditions like eczema and acne, as well as the latest treatment approaches, with dermatologist Dr Li-Chuen Wong.
Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy: Part 2 Consultant psychiatrist Dr Mike Millard covers the courses available on This Way Up, who can access it, and how GPs can refer/prescribe.
Therapeutic guidelines for sore throat Justin Coleman chats to infectious diseases physician Dr Emily Tucker about one of the more common presentations in primary care – sore throat.
Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy: Part 1 Dr Mike Millard discusses internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) and This Way Up, the evidence-based online treatment for anxiety and depression.