Australian Prescriber

📘February issue now available➡️bit.ly/4kmo8ec This issue explores psychotropic medicines in people with cognitive disability or impairment, ADHD management in adults, and more! #healthcare #freejournal #independentpeerreview

🎈#IBS affects about 3.5% of Australians. In this #podcast episode, Laura Beaton speaks with gastroenterologist Nicholas Talley about best practice in IBS care, including #clinical features, investigations and #holisticmanagement options. Listen now: bit.ly/3SUYovv

💊 One in 7 Australians is taking an #antidepressant. Unnecessarily prolonged antidepressant use should be avoided because of the risk of adverse effects. Read this article to learn when and how to stop antidepressant medicines safely in primary care. ➡️ bit.ly/4ohJEm4

🎙️ Take a closer look at emergency contraception in Australia. Jo Cheah speaks with consultant pharmacist Jo Gross about emergency contraception, options available in Australia, drug choice factors, and counselling considerations. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3Q7A1Kl

⚕️Irritable bowel syndrome (#IBS) is a common condition, affecting at least 3.5% of Australians. Read this article to learn how to diagnose and manage IBS. 👉 bit.ly/4v4n7fg

❣️ Emergency contraception methods in Australia include oral levonorgestrel, oral ulipristal acetate and the copper intrauterine device. Learn about the methods and important patient considerations in this article. 👉 bit.ly/4o6Npuu #emergencycontraception

📈 Recently, concerns have been raised about the potential risk of #neurodevelopmental disorders in children of males taking #valproate. This article the discusses the benefits and risks of valproate in males and females. Tap to learn more: bit.ly/4umfHmr

🤔 What is CKM syndrome and how should it be managed? 🔎 Justin Coleman speaks with nephrologist Karen Dwyer on the underlying conditions, stages of progression, and management approaches. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4x7BxfQ

🫀Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (#CKM) syndrome recognises the connection between cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and metabolic conditions. Check out this brief review to learn more about CKM syndrome. 👉 bit.ly/4nVhvRy @PenelopeFigtree

💻The June issue cover article introduces #CKM syndrome, a unifying framework recognising the interplay between cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease and metabolic conditions. Other topics include, IBS, emergency #contraception and more! 👉 bit.ly/431pdA3

🤔 When should you test for vitamin B12 deficiency? 🔎 David Liew speaks with haematologist Cecily Forsyth about diagnosis, #treatment, and long-term management strategies for B12 deficiency. 🎧Listen now: bit.ly/4nKufun #vitaminB12 #healthcare

📢 The brand-new #TherapeuticGuidelines on Kidney and Urinary have landed. What do GPs need to know? 🎙️ Expert group member Lee Fong returns to the podcast to talk to host Justin Coleman about the new content, focusing on GP management. 🎧Listen now: bit.ly/4cUTXIO

How is MAFLD managed in primary care? 🎙️Laura Beaton talks to hepatology research fellow Richard O’Halloran about an update on risk factors, diagnosis, risk stratification and management. 🎧Start listening now: bit.ly/4vZaXoS

#CMV is the most common congenital infection in Australia, affecting around 1 in 200 births. This article provides an overview of congenital CMV, including when to test, how to interpret test results and the emerging role of valaciclovir. bit.ly/4my8zkA

☀️Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to neurological and haematological problems if untreated. Find out when and whom to test for #vitamin #B12 deficiency, which tests to use and how to manage deficiency. 👉 bit.ly/4moddS6

💡 Accurately measuring blood pressure is imperative for the diagnosis and management of hypertension. This article summarises different methods and devices for measuring blood pressure, and factors that influence measurement accuracy. 🔗 Read now: bit.ly/4dDuHaT

🎙️How can #CMV infection risk be reduced in pregnancy? Dhineli Perera speaks with maternal–fetal medicine specialist Lisa Hui about strategies to reduce infection risk and the role of valaciclovir in reducing fetal transmission. 🎧Listen now: bit.ly/4cEUXQ7

Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (#MAFLD) is a common and growing cause of liver cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma and reason for liver transplantation. This article outlines an approach to diagnosing and managing MAFLD. 👉 bit.ly/3O9mcd9

💻 The April issue is now available! Articles include updates on metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (#MAFLD), accurate blood pressure measurement, vitamin #B12 deficiency, and more! 🔗 Explore the issue now: bit.ly/4bG3QcQ #healthcare

💡How can infection risk be reduced in immunosuppressed patients? Dhineli Perera speaks to infectious diseases physicians Aadith Ashok and Bradley Gardiner about risk assessment, screening, antimicrobial prophylaxis and safe living advice. 🎧Listen now: bit.ly/4bO1CXF

💡Is intra-articular hyaluronic acid (viscosupplementation) effective for osteoarthritis? David Liew talks with rheumatologist Jessica Pisaniello about the limited benefits, the risks and what guideline recommendations. 🎧Listen now: bit.ly/4ln31sw