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The first clinical video is by Pathologist Dr Rob Rawson and is a reminder of the importance of great communication between a GP and their pathologist. Dr Rawson shares his insights into the crucial information that should be included on a request form after a skin biopsy has been taken to ensure the correct diagnosis is made.

Prof. Nava Zisapel, Ph. D., is a Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Neurim Pharmaceuticals (1991) Ltd. She is a Co-Founder and Chair-Person at RAD BioMed Ltd. Prof. Zisapel is a full professor at Tel-Aviv University with a specialization in Neuro-biochemistry and the incumbent of the Michael Gluck Chair in Neuropharmacology and ALS Research, USA. She authored with her students and collaborato...

Specialists A/Prof. Ralph Audehm, and Prof Sant-Rayn Pasricha, discuss the differences in the various Iron therapies available. A/Prof Audehm then outlines when a GP could consider administering an Iron Infusion in their own Primary Care setting.

Dr Arthur Teng discusses specific sleeping issues with young infants. He explores what could be some of the causes, when one would hope that they would be sleeping through the night.

Dr John Best discusses some of the evolving thinking around head injury in sport, particularly in treating concussion. He shares some of the tools that can be used in the assessment of individuals who have suffered from concussion and the potentially serious consequences of concussion.

Specialists A/Prof. Jason Tye-Din, A/Prof. Ralph Audehm, and Prof. Sant-Rayn Pasricha have a succinct discussion regarding when to investigate the underlying cause of patients with iron deficiency.

Associate Professor Arthur Teng from Sydney Children's Hospital has recorded four videos about 'Sleep through the Ages'. The first of four parts is 'Sleeping issues with Babies' in which he discusses new research to assist parents with new-born babies sleep.

Associate Professor Ralph Audehm from Inside Practice, discusses the difference between absolute and functional iron deficiency. He also explains the relationship between Ferritin and Transferrin saturation levels.

Pascale completed her dermatology training and fellowship at Hospital Saint-Louis in Paris. She was awarded the Australasian College of Dermatologist Fellowship in 2007. She completed a PhD in collaboration with the Curie Institute in Paris (one of Europe's leading scientific institutions) and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. This work focused on novel imaging techniques for non-invasive di...

Kidney transplantation is relatively uncommon and therefore GPs may not be familiar with caring for these complex immunosuppresses patients. Professor Jeremey Chapman shares some information regarding live and deceased donors as well as some priority treatment options for the acute medical events in these vulnerable patients.

Final part of Professor Rodney Baber's advice on treating menopausal women with HRT. He stresses the importance of treating menopausal women long term, if appropriate.

Professor Rod Baber discusses the initial advice to give to women suffering from Menopausal symptoms. The concluding part will be published in April.

Dr John Best , a sports and exercise physician with 30 years of experience based in Sydney, discusses the latest treatment options for patients suffering from Osteoarthritis in the hip or knee.

Professor Bruce Robinson  is an endocrinologist. His research has focused on identifying genetic changes which either predispose or directly cause endocrine tumours, and among other highlights has been the formation of an international consortium of families from around the world to study medullary thyroid carcinoma and phaeochromocytoma. He has been head of the Cancer Genetics Unit at the Kolling...

Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier , an Oncoplastic Surgeon from Chris O'Brien Lighthouse in Sydney, discusses some of the complications of having a breast implant. He focuses on the increasing awareness of lymphoma, (Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma, ALCL), which can occur anything up to between 7 & 10 years after implant. He provides an overview of which symptoms GPs should be aware of when trying...

Jonathan Stretch has been the Deputy Director of MIA since its evolution in 2007 from the Sydney Melanoma Unit. He was one of the founding Board of Directors at that time. A/Prof Stretch undertook his surgical training in Sydney becoming a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Plastic Surgery) in 1987. Thereafter he was Overseas Fellow at the Radcliffe Infirmary and Research Fellow...

Professor Jeremy Chapman , reminds GPs that on the rare occasions they see End Stage Kidney Disease patients, the specific care required for them is critical. GPs should be aware of the clinical management of these very vulnerable patients when the need arises.

John Bell , a community pharmacist and university educator, discusses the implications of the Active Ingredient Prescribing mandate. He explains the reasoning for the changes, and where it is permissible to prescribe by brand.

Dr John Best , a Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician, takes GPs through 5 salient questions to ask patients who present with an acute knee injury.

Dr Farid Meybodi,  a Sydney-based breast surgeon, shares new advances in surgical techniques for breast cancer patients. Dr Meybodi discusses the holistic approach and treatment options being offered to patients depending on the size and location of the cancer and the size of the breast. This provides better long-term outcomes and aids the psychological wellbeing of patients.

Robert Best , (President of the Medical Software Industry Association - MSIA), explains the role of MSIA in overseeing interactions between government bodies and medical software companies, and ensuring that only high quality, compliant software is made available to the end user.

Michelle Davey explains the thought processes and reactions that a patient may have when being told that they have a reoccurrence of their cancer.

Dr John Best a Sports Physician based in Sydney, explains how to approach the treatment options for GPs who are presented with a patient with a stiff and painful shoulder. He shares 5 salient questions that a GP should ask themselves when deciding on the next management steps.

John Bell , Senior Pharmacist, has some helpful insights and tips for treating patients with cold and cough symptoms during COVID-19. Patients who come into surgeries with expectations of an antibiotic prescription need GPs to respond with empathy but also provide a clear management strategy that does not include antibiotics.

Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier , Consultant Breast Oncology and Oncoplastic Surgeon, discusses 'Fat Grafting' which is a new technique used in breast conserving and breast reconstruction surgery to enhance the look and feel of the breast post-surgery.