E167 - Diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnoea in adults
Release Date: 07/08/2024
E192 - Update on long- and short-acting contraceptive methods
Australian Prescriber Podcast
Laura Beaton speaks with Emma Mason, lecturer in sexual and reproductive health, about the latest changes in contraceptive products in Australia. They outline key practice points for selecting appropriate contraception and managing adverse effects, as well as some useful resources to support the prescribing of contraceptives. Read the by Emma and her co-author, Kirsten Black, in Australian Prescriber.
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E191 - Psoriasis an update on topical and systemic therapies
Australian Prescriber Podcast
Jo Cheah chats to dermatologist Jonathan Chan about the latest therapies for psoriasis. Jonathan outlines the different treatments for mild to moderate and moderate to severe psoriasis, and when to refer patients to a non-GP specialist. They discuss the benefits and risks associated with biologic medicines for psoriasis, and considerations for patients with comorbidities. Read the by Jonathan in Australian Prescriber.
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E190 - Safe and effective use of vancomycin
Australian Prescriber Podcast
Dhineli Perera talks to pharmacists Amy Legg and Tony Lai about their paper on the safe and effective use of vancomycin. They discuss the evolution of vancomycin therapeutic drug monitoring, including trough concentrations, and demystify AUC monitoring. They cover current recommendations, including targets for drug efficacy and safety, and priority patient groups. Read the by Amy, Tony, and their co-authors, in Australian Prescriber.
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E189 - Noninvasive prenatal testing: an overview
Australian Prescriber Podcast
Justin Coleman speaks with Alice Poulton, genetic counsellor, about noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to screen for aneuploidies such as trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). Alice explains how NIPT differs from serum screening and ultrasound options, and when each option may be used. The conversation also covers advice on interpreting the NIPT results and when invasive testing may be offered. Read the in Australian Prescriber.
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E188 - RSV: an update on prevention and management
Australian Prescriber Podcast
David Liew talks to Linny Phuong, paediatric infectious diseases physician, about changes to prevention and management of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). They discuss how RSV infections affect communities in Australia, high-risk groups to watch out for, and when to test for RSV. Linny also outlines available RSV immunisations for different populations. Read the by Linny and her co-author, David Foley, in Australian Prescriber.
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E187 - Therapeutic Guidelines Antibiotic Part 1
Australian Prescriber Podcast
Dhineli Perera chats with Allen Cheng, director of Infectious Diseases at Monash Health and member of the Antibiotic Expert Group, about some of the updates in the latest version of Therapeutic Guidelines: Antibiotic. Allen talks about changes to severity assessment and treatment for community-acquired pneumonia, updated antimicrobial dosing advice, a new tiered approach for managing patients with sepsis and much more.
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E186 - Calcitonin gene-related peptide–targeted therapies for migraine
Australian Prescriber Podcast
Jo Cheah talks to Bronwyn Jenkins, consultant neurologist, about the role of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)–targeted therapies in migraine treatment. Bronwyn explains the difference between tension-type headaches and migraines, and outlines current treatment options. The conversation also covers adverse effects, patient eligibility, and other important considerations for prescribers. Read the in Australian Prescriber.
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E185 - The role of triple antithrombotic therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation and coronary stent insertion
Australian Prescriber Podcast
Justin Coleman speaks with Kate Ziser, a pharmacist at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, about her paper on the role of triple antithrombotic therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation following coronary stent insertion. Kate explains when triple therapy is indicated, the duration of therapy, and the step-down approach to antithrombotic therapy. Read the by Kate and her co-authors in Australian Prescriber.
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E184 - Device-assisted therapies for Parkinson disease
Australian Prescriber Podcast
Laura Beaton chats with Nadia Mouchaileh, senior pharmacist, and Jillian Cameron, head of movement disorders and consultant neurologist at Austin Health, about device-assisted therapies for Parkinson disease. They discuss the benefits vs traditional therapies, when to refer patients to a specialised movement disorder centre and what to look for when caring for a patient using a device. Read the in Australian Prescriber.
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E183 - Drug safety in pregnancy
Australian Prescriber Podcast
Jo Cheah talks to Debra Kennedy, director of MotherSafe, about her paper on drug safety in pregnancy. Debra discusses the key considerations when stopping or starting a medicine during pregnancy, and the ways in which medicines can affect developing fetuses. Debra also explains the Australian categorisation system for prescribing medicines in pregnancy. Read the by Debra and her co-author, Ronald Batagol, in Australian Prescriber.
info_outlineJustin Coleman talks to Darren Mansfield, Director of the Epworth Sleep Centre, about his article on the diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in adults. Darren outlines high-risk populations for OSA and the importance of screening. He also covers treatments, including CPAP therapy, positional and oral appliances, and surgical options. Read the full article by Darren and his co-author, Daniel Hynes, in Australian Prescriber.