Case study: Managing drug interactions with COVID-19 antivirals
Like many respiratory illnesses, the burden of COVID-19 is greatest in older individuals. They are starkly over-represented in hospitalisation statistics — more than half of…
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Manage IBS with Nerva digital hypnotherapy
Nerva is a digital gut-directed hypnotherapy (GDH) program that helps your patients address the root cause of their IBS, empowering them to take control of…
A quarter of at-risk CVD patients have high Lp(a): why does this matter?
The rates of lipoprotein (a) (Lp[a]) testing in Australia are astonishingly low, leaving patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) at increased risk of CV events…
Australian study uncovers critical gaps in cholesterol testing and treatment
High-risk patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease are being let down by suboptimal lipid testing and treatment, a new Australian study has revealed.1,2 “The evidence base…
Prevalence of Emotional Side Effects in Antidepressant Treatment
Emotional blunting, including a lack of interest and pleasure, can be a common side effect of many antidepressants and can significantly impact a patient’s quality…
Prescribing Medicinal Cannabis as Harm Minimisation
By NP Carol Price and Joanna Kim of MedReleaf Australia Prescribing of Medicinal Cannabis as a Harm Reduction Strategy Medicinal cannabis has been legal in…
Allergic rhinitis and the impact on Asthma
Takeaway messages The link between allergic rhinitis and asthma Allergic rhinitis and asthma are upper and lower respiratory tract manifestations of the same inflammatory process,…
Optimal allergic rhinitis management: the role of the GP
Takeaway messages Allergic rhinitis is one of the most underestimated respiratory conditions.8 Inadequate treatment can have substantial negative impact on patients’ quality of life.1 Perennial…
Is it time to reconsider estrogen in oral contraception?
Did you know that you can provide the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives, without estrogen?1 Slinda® (drospirenone) is a progestogen-only pill with comparable efficacy to…
Progestogen-only contraception with added benefits
Slinda® (drospirenone) is an effective estrogen-free contraceptive that provides additional benefits beyond contraception.1 Contraceptive consultations in general practice provide an opportunity to address more than…
