Professor Nicole Rinehart a Director at Krongold Clinic Melbourne, shares the importance of good sleep for Children with Autism. Sadly this is frequently a big problem, impacting not only on the child but parents and the wider family. There has been a lot of research in this area in recent years and Nicole shares some of the clinical outcomes. (Part 1 of 2)
Professor Nicole Rinehart a Director at Krongold Clinic Melbourne, shares the importance of good sleep for Children with Autism. Sadly this is frequently a big problem, impacting not only on the child but parents and the wider family. There has been a lot of research in this area in recent years and Nicole shares some of the clinical outcomes. (Part 1 of 2)
Anna Barwick in part 2 of Gestational Diabetes, shares some wide ranging support a woman should receive post-partum if diagnosed with GD. Surveillance and support is important as there is a 50% increased risk of developing type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in future years.
Dr Patrick Coleman, a Nephrologist from Sydney’s Northern beaches, explains how to interpret iron study results. He clarifies the relationship between Serum Ferritin, CRP and Transferrin Saturation levels to clarify this confusing and complicated area.
Dr Susan Barnett discusses strategies to reduce GP burnout. As an experienced psychotherapist she explains how easy it is to fall into the self-sacrifice trap in the belief that patient comes first. Susan points out the importance of peer supervision, and how little of it there currently is in Australia.
Anna Barwick a Diabetes Educator shares new guidelines, monitoring, and support for patients with gestational diabetes. This type of diabetes is the fastest growing type, and the incidence ranges between 5 and 30% of pregnant women in Australia. Anna shares when to test and identifies those patients at high risk.
Dr Susan Barnett, based in Melbourne, discusses the importance of the ‘Golden Minute’ when consulting with patients. She stresses that body language, active listening, and the creation of a safe space by the GP is essential to a patient feeling that they are being genuinely heard.
The final part of Professor Tom Jobling’s discussion regarding the huge changes in screening in gynaecological cancers over the last decade. He provides an overview of the high-risk patients who should be screened. Not only for patients who have a family history, but also Ashkenazi Jews and Lynch syndrome patients. Consequently, risk reduction surgery can be offered to these patients.
Mr Jay Flack discusses the benefits of early of lung function testing before active treatment starts in Asthma, COPD and emphysema. He emphasises that this early referral is crucial if asthma is thought to be the diagnosis. He provides clarity around when to refer and which test is most appropriate, depending on what disease is suspected. He also provides the options available regarding testing patients suffering from long COVID.
Dr Teresa Towpik provides an overview of cannabis and the endocannabinoid system. She explains that different strains of cannabis have different medicinal properties and explains their mode of action. Whilst many practitioners won’t have much experience using medicinal cannabis, it has an important role in the modulation of many physiological systems.
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