General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast

Contraception and Pregnancy Planning in Diabetes Assoc Professor Emily Hibbert. Assoc Professor Emily Hibbert's podcast explores the intersection of diabetes management and pregnancy planning for women with diabetes mellitus. It emphasizes the rising risks during pregnancy and the importance of effective preconception care. Hibbert highlights the poorer outcomes for pregnant women with diabetes an...

Fertility and type 2 diabetes Inoka Perera. Registered dietitian Inoka discusses the critical link between type 2 diabetes and fertility, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach that includes both partners. Through a case study, she illustrates how undiagnosed male diabetes can affect sperm quality and highlights the physiological impacts of diabetes on reproductive health. The episode c...

Overview, Screening and Diagnosis Professor David Simmons. This podcast provides an overview of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), distinguishing it from pre-gestational diabetes and emphasizing early screening due to the presence of elevated glucose levels prior to conception. Statistically, around 50,000 pregnancies in Australia are affected each year. The speaker highlights increased risks as...

In today's podcast, Prof Param Nair focuses on advancements in imaging techniques, particularly functional MRI, and their applications in the assessment of lower airway diseases. He introduces the concept of functional imaging, emphasizing its growing importance in clinical and research settings. The conversation highlights the integration of comprehensive imaging programs within clinical care, il...

Diabetes and Frailty Professor Richard Lindley, Anandhi Murugesan and Tim Bailey-Coles This session explores the complexity of managing diabetes in older adults, a demographic where medical success has led to "life extension" with disability rather than a compression of morbidity. Professor Richard Lindley argues that because frailty dominates modern medicine, clinicians must measure it, recommend...

Operationalising the DAP+ Model of Care Alicia Southwell. Alicia Southall's podcast covered the Diabetes Alliance Program Plus model of care, which has evolved since 2014. Key enhancements from a recent philanthropy grant include engaging 60 new GP practices, expanding specialist diabetes care via the Medibus in rural areas, and implementing virtual case conferences. Southall detailed the referral...

From Delivery to Data Results from the DAP+ for Patients and Providers Professor Alexis Hure. The Western Sydney Masterclass led by Professor Alexis Hure centers on the Diabetes Alliance Program Plus, a model aimed at enhancing diabetes management. The lecture outlines the program's core components, including joint case conferencing and data-driven quality improvement initiatives. With over 200 ge...

Integrated Diabetes Care Through Diabetes Alliance Program+ (DAP+) A Win Win Model for Patients and Providers Professor Shamasunder Acharya. In this podcast, Dr. Shamasunder Acharya, an endocrinologist, explores the Integrated Diabetes Care model within the Diabetes Alliance Program Plus, focusing on enhancing diabetes management for patients and supporting healthcare providers. The discussion ack...

In this podcast, Associate Professor Joanne Rimmer provides an in-depth analysis of the surgical management of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with nasal polyps. She highlights the importance of structural nasal anatomy in patient assessments and discusses various types of rhinitis and sinusitis with an emphasis on evolving classifications. Professor Rimmer details common symptoms, surgical procedure...

In today's podcast, Victoria Silvestro and Dr Shannon Lin discuss sustainable diets and lifestyle modifications for patients using GLP-1 medications to achieve weight loss and improve diabetes outcomes. They highlight the critical link between obesity and diabetes and recommend an initial 10% weight loss target for health benefits. The conversation covers the importance of lifestyle changes, inclu...

This podcast by Associate Professor Yet Khor offers an update on interstitial pneumonia (IP) and interstitial lung disease (ILD), focusing on advancements in classification and diagnosis over the past two decades. Dr. Khor discusses the significance of recognizing both idiopathic and secondary causes, highlights key developments, such as the identification of idiopathic nonspecific interstitial pn...

Panel Discussion Dr Antony Kodsi, Prof Sam Adie, Dr Razvan Stoita The podcast opens with a discussion around the decision-making process regarding prosthesis options in surgical orthopedics. One participant clarifies that while the fund doesn't dictate the type of implants used by surgeons, it does influence rehabilitation protocols, emphasizing a model where patients are encouraged to return home...

Delivering a net-zero health system with Professor Nick Watts, Director, Centre for Sustainable Medicine, University of Singapore. In this podcast from the Alfred Emergency Academic Centre's Collaboration & Leadership for Sustainable Healthcare Symposium, Professor Nick Watts, the Director of the Center for Sustainable Medicine at the National University of Singapore, presents an insightful an...

In this podcast, Dr. Kodsi, an adult medicine physician with expertise in palliative and pain medicine, addresses the challenging topic of chronic post-surgical pain management. He begins with an illustrative case of a 62-year-old retired teacher named Margaret who, despite a successful mastectomy and a cancer-free diagnosis, continues to experience significant pain affecting her quality of life....

Hip Assessing hip pain in primary care Professor Sam Adie In this podcast, Professor Sam Addy, an orthopedic and trauma surgery specialist at the University of New South Wales, provides a comprehensive overview of hip pain, particularly focusing on its assessment within primary care settings. With a solid foundation in orthopedic surgery and extensive research experience, Professor Addy outlines t...

Hip Osteoarthritis and surgical interventions Dr Razvan Stoita In this podcast, Dr Razvan Stoita, a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon specialized in hip and knee surgeries, delivers an extensive lecture on the treatment of hip osteoarthritis. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between non-operative and surgical management of the condition, clarifying that while non-replacement options...

Supporting geriatric patients through orthopaedic surgery with Dr Nargis Shaheen This podcast focuses on the complexities of managing surgical patients in the elderly demographic, emphasizing the critical nature of preoperative assessments and the need for tailored approaches to care. The speaker highlights the increasing prevalence of elderly patients undergoing surgery and the associated heighte...

Knee Osteoarthritis and Surgical Interventions with Dr Jonathan Negus This podcast explores the various facets of knee surgery, including robotic techniques, prehabilitation, and rehabilitation strategies. Dr Jonathan Negus shares insights drawn from nearly two decades of practice as well as emerging technologies that promise to improve patient outcomes. A key aim of the lecture is to clarify the...

Comorbidities, obesity, diabetes and age why they matter for hip and knee joints Dr Bernard Zicat This podcast centers on the complex interplay between obesity and diabetes as comorbidities in the field of orthopedics, specifically focusing on their impact on surgical outcomes in hip and knee arthroplasty. Dr Bernard Zicat, with extensive experience in implant design since 1994, reflects on the ev...

Session 2 Panel Discussion Dr Nargis Shaheen, Dr Jonathan Negus, Dr Bernard Zicat The discussion focuses on the management of Prolia, an injectable osteoporosis medication, particularly in the context of total shoulder arthroplasty and its timing relative to surgical procedures. The discussion begins by highlighting the importance of educating general practitioners (GPs) regarding the administrati...

Lower limb Sports injuries in patients who are ‘young at heart’ Dr Michael Dan In this podcast, Michael Dan, an Australian-trained lower limb orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in knee procedures, discusses the management of lower limb sports injuries, particularly as they relate to patients who remain active despite aging. His focus is primarily on the intersection of arthritis and meni...

Degenerative rotator cuff disease vs osteoarthritis Associate Professor Sumit Raniga This podcast features Dr. Sumit Raniga, an academic orthopedic surgeon specializing in the intricacies of shoulder and elbow reconstruction and joint replacement. With a robust background in molecular medicine and biomechanics, Dr. Raniga leads the upper limb surgery and therapy team at Macquarie University and di...

The discussion focuses on the complexities surrounding shoulder surgery, particularly the use of reverse total shoulder arthroplasties (RTSA) for cases involving rotator cuff tears and related arthropathy. The speaker, Simit, explains that while reverse shoulder replacements are becoming prevalent, the indications for them are more nuanced than simply addressing rotator cuff damages. There is a no...

Panel Discussion Dr Alice Powell, Prof James Burrell, Ms Madelaine Rañola, RN In this podcast, we delve into the financial implications and logistical challenges associated with new dementia therapies, particularly focusing on treatments such as dananimab and lacanemab. We discuss the estimated cost of these therapies, which can exceed $77,000 over an 18-month treatment period, and the potential o...

Ms Madelaine Rañola, RN The podcast presents an insightful exploration of the support needs for individuals and families coping with dementia and Parkinson's disease, led by clinical nurse consultant Madeleine Rañola. With her extensive background in neuroscience, nursing, and clinical research, she provides a comprehensive overview of the unique challenges faced by patients diagnosed with these n...