Aspen Altitude Video

Deirdre Criddle provides the last in her 2-part discussion of the role of the hospital pharmacist and how they can support both GPs and patients when they are discharged from hospital.

Robert Best , CEO of MIMS provides a quick overview of the current MIMS platform and its offering to GPs.

Deirdre Criddle , a clinical Hospital Pharmacist, discusses how a hospital pharmacist can facilitate transitions of care between Secondary and Primary Care.

Associate Professor Celi Varol reviews the new gold standard surgery for benign prostatic enlargement, when noninvasive therapies have failed. There are many benefits for the patient having this procedure over previous surgical offerings which are discussed in the video.

Clinical Psychologist Michelle Davey discusses the distress and uncertainty that patients and family members can endure during their cancer journey. In order to provide support for individuals and to alleviate emotional anguish, it is important to understand the background of the distress. She explains that there can be different triggers for the emotional distress, that can occur at different poi...

Professor Gordon Parker provides a comprehensive overview of the management of Bipolar II Disorder (7:06). Diagnosis of Bipolar II Disorder was published in February 2020.

Associate Professor Celi Varol explains his robotic guided, focal laser treatment for prostate cancer. Whilst not widely available nationally, the research is looking very promising. Using this cutting-edge technology, he explains the concept and its very low side effect profile.

Associate Professor Carl de Wet , discusses strategies that can be implemented to address some of the communication issues between GPs and hospitals particularly when patients are discharged from hospital. (part 1 was published on June 2nd)

Associate Professor Carl de Wet who is a GP on the Gold Coast, discusses some of the communication issues between GPs and hospitals, particularly when patients are discharged from hospital. This is part one of two articles from him and in the second, which will be published in Aspen Altitude on June 17, he will discuss some of the strategies that can be implemented to address this.

Michelle Davey , a Clinical Psychologist associated with the Melanoma Institute discusses the high level of stress that some patients experience when first diagnosed with cancer. Michele highlights which patients should be considered for referral to a Clinical Psychologist for a consultation.

Dr Annika Smith from the Melanoma Institute Australia demonstrates how to use a dermatoscope when performing a skin check on a patient. This tool increases diagnostic accuracy of melanoma by about 15 times, versus the naked eye alone.

Professor Gordon Parker provides a very concise overview of how to diagnose patients that a GP may suspect has Bipolar II Disorder.

Internationally recognised Professor Howard Lau discusses Incidental Renal Mass, through a Case Study, he shares current guidance of the treatment options. Dr Lau is widely regarded as a leading Urologist in Australia particularly in the field of minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic and robotic treatment for a variety of kidney and prostate conditions especially in the field of oncolo...

Professor Michael Lawless discusses cataract surgery. He provides an overview of the different types of lenses now available to patients, and how GPs can assist patients to decide which lens to have implanted.

Associate Professor Jeremy Goldin explains the mechanisms and solutions for sleep problems in these two groups.

Dr Michael Lawless is one of Australia's most experienced eye surgeons, having performed more than 30,000 surgical procedures. He is a clinical associate professor at Sydney Medical School (University of Sydney) and is recognised throughout the world as an authority on laser eye surgery. Dr Lawless's expertise encompasses laser eye surgery (LASIK, ASLA/PRK and SMILE®), cataract and lens replacemen...

With the growing burden of chronic disease Prof John Stevens - (Managing Director of Lifestyle Medicine) discusses some different approaches in caring for these patients.

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 collaborat...

Dr Natasha Andreadis explains the important differences between natural progesterone and synthetic progestins. She elaborates where and how they are used in gynaecology and fertility treatments, and the different side effect profiles to be aware of. Dr Andreadis is an experienced gynaecologist and fertility specialist. She is also a Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility March 2013...

Associate Professor Pascale Guitera  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 t...

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.

Dr Jeremy Goldin  is a highly respected Respiratory and Sleep disorders physician who has lived and worked in Melbourne's west for the last 10 years. He graduated from Monash University and completed his FRACP at the Alfred and Western Hospitals. Dr Goldin is the Head of Sleep Medicine at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Director of the Sleep Laboratory at Western Private Hospital. His main ar...

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 d...

Dr Natasha Andreadis has a special interest in treating women's health across all ages throughout their reproductive lives – from planning a pregnancy, to addressing fertility problems and the menopause. She takes pride in helping women through these challenges with compassion and understanding. Natasha is a certified fertility specialist (CREI) and gynaecologist. After completing her Medical degr...

Professor Creswell (Cres) Eastman  is a world-renowned endocrinologist with a primary interest in Iodine Deficiency Disorders. He is an international leader in projects to abolish IDD throughout the developing world, particularly Malaysia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, China and Tibet. He was the Foundation Head of the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Westmead Hospital in 1979.