H5N1 is a highly pathogenic avian flu affecting birds globally, with a higher mortality rate than COVID-19 but limited human-to-human spread
Australia is the only continent without H5N1 cases, with strong pandemic preparedness, including antivirals and vaccine stockpiles
At-risk groups include poultry workers and dairy farmers; exposed individuals should be tested, treated with antivirals, and reported to authorities
Symptoms include respiratory and early GI issues; conjunctivitis has been common in U.S. dairy workers
Australia’s new CDC has improved outbreak notification systems, using lessons learned from COVID-19

 

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 27 mins

Guest:Prof Adrian Esterman, Epidemiologist and Biostatistician

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<ul>
<li>H5N1 is a highly pathogenic avian flu affecting birds globally, with a higher mortality rate than COVID-19 but limited human-to-human spread</li>
<li>Australia is the only continent without H5N1 cases, with strong pandemic preparedness, including antivirals and vaccine stockpiles</li>
<li>At-risk groups include poultry workers and dairy farmers; exposed individuals should be tested, treated with antivirals, and reported to authorities</li>
<li>Symptoms include respiratory and early GI issues; conjunctivitis has been common in U.S. dairy workers</li>
<li>Australia&rsquo;s new CDC has improved outbreak notification systems, using lessons learned from COVID-19</li>
</ul>
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Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 27 mins
Guest: Prof Adrian Esterman, Epidemiologist and Biostatistician
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H5N1 avian influenza: Global threats, local preparedness and key risk groups

Listen to Kylie’s extensive journey of recovery from Long COVID, including her debilitating symptoms and emotional turmoil


Explore the critical role her General Practitioner and Long COVID clinic played in her recovery


Understand the importance of empathy, patient support and multidisciplinary care in recovery


Important insights into how to manage Long COVID patients, highlighting the need for understanding, patience and tailored treatment plans

 

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 48 mins

Guest:Kylie Trounson, Senior Associate and A/Prof John Litt AM, General Practitioner

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<ul>
<li>Listen to Kylie&rsquo;s extensive journey of recovery from Long COVID, including her debilitating symptoms and emotional turmoil</li>
<li>
Explore the critical role her General Practitioner and Long COVID clinic played in her recovery
</li>
<li>
Understand the importance of empathy, patient support and multidisciplinary care in recovery
</li>
<li>
Important insights into how to manage Long COVID patients, highlighting the need for understanding, patience and tailored treatment plans
</li>
</ul>
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Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 48 mins
Guest: Kylie Trounson, Senior Associate and A/Prof John Litt AM, General Practitioner
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Long COVID: A personal experience

Natural history of Long COVID, although up to 95% patients will improve their symptoms; it is a long process
Role of vaccination in prevention of Long COVID in patients at higher risk
Role of Metformin in prevention of symptoms of Long COVID and how it is best used in clinics
Type of rehabilitation patients with Long COVID need
Impact on interpersonal relationships and the role of family and community
General practitioners and allied health can together make a significant improvement to patient outcomes

 

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 41 mins

Guest:Prof Steven Faux AM, Rehabilitation and Pain Physician

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<ul>
<li>Natural history of Long COVID, although up to 95% patients will improve their symptoms; it is a long process</li>
<li>Role of vaccination in prevention of Long COVID in patients at higher risk</li>
<li>Role of Metformin in prevention of symptoms of Long COVID and how it is best used in clinics</li>
<li>Type of rehabilitation patients with Long COVID need</li>
<li>Impact on interpersonal relationships and the role of family and community</li>
<li>General practitioners and allied health can together make a significant improvement to patient outcomes</li>
</ul>
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Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 41 mins
Guest: Prof Steven Faux AM, Rehabilitation and Pain Physician
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Long COVID Part 2 – Treatment

Why Long COVID is a large and growing concern as new insights emerge at great speed
Understand the proposed mechanisms driving Long COVID, including the two main mechanisms of persistent infection and the role of toxic fibrin induced vascular damage
How to clinically assess Long COVID in patients
Role of antivirals in reducing the duration, severity and potentially preventing the impact of Long COVID
Three hierarchical drivers of preventing the impact of Long COVID, how can this messaging help your patient
What should be your tool kit of prevention, when explaining Long COVID to your patients, especially the vulnerable ones
Risk of long lasting viraemia in the body causing future chronic conditions
Use of CoRiCal, a COVID calculator (including Long COVID); beneficial as a tool in your practice



Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 54 mins

Experts:Prof Brendan Crabb, Infectious Disease Researcher

A/Prof John Litt AM, Public Health Physician

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<ul>
<li>Why Long COVID is a large and growing concern as new insights emerge at great speed</li>
<li>Understand the proposed mechanisms driving Long COVID, including the two main mechanisms of persistent infection and the role of toxic fibrin induced vascular damage</li>
<li>How to clinically assess Long COVID in patients</li>
<li>Role of antivirals in reducing the duration, severity and potentially preventing the impact of Long COVID</li>
<li>Three hierarchical drivers of preventing the impact of Long COVID, how can this messaging help your patient</li>
<li>What should be your tool kit of prevention, when explaining Long COVID to your patients, especially the vulnerable ones</li>
<li>Risk of long lasting viraemia in the body causing future chronic conditions</li>
<li>Use of CoRiCal, a COVID calculator (including Long COVID); beneficial as a tool in your practice</li>
</ul>
 
Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 54 mins
Experts: Prof Brendan Crabb, Infectious Disease Researcher
A/Prof John Litt AM, Public Health Physician
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Long COVID: Current research on risk factors, pathophysiology, and emerging treatments

Understand the definition, incidence and the symptoms of Long COVID
Cluster symptoms to help you understand the different presentations form the patient
What risk factors predispose patients to Long COVID
What investigations as a GP may help you diagnose long COVID
Rehabilitation of the patient is key, and it’s essential to develop tailored plans while ensuring appropriate referral pathways are in place when needed.
How healthcare professionals can assist patients to discuss with employers their rehabilitation plan and return to work

 

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 31 mins

Guest:Prof Steven Faux AM, Rehabilitation and Pain Physician

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<ul>
<li>Understand the definition, incidence and the symptoms of Long COVID</li>
<li>Cluster symptoms to help you understand the different presentations form the patient</li>
<li>What risk factors predispose patients to Long COVID</li>
<li>What investigations as a GP may help you diagnose long COVID</li>
<li>Rehabilitation of the patient is key, and it&rsquo;s essential to develop tailored plans while ensuring appropriate referral pathways are in place when needed.</li>
<li>How healthcare professionals can assist patients to discuss with employers their rehabilitation plan and return to work</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 31 mins
Guest: Prof Steven Faux AM, Rehabilitation and Pain Physician
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Long COVID Part 1 – Diagnosis 

Pre-emptively develop a COVID action plan, use the drug-to-drug interaction checker and plan for drug interactions if using Paxlovid
Consider referral to specialist services or phone consult for complex cases
Put in place a follow up plan after completion of antivirals
Give the patient a copy of the plan and upload to records



Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 26 mins

Guest:Dr Angela Molga, Clinical Pharmacologist and Geriatrician

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<ul>
<li>Pre-emptively develop a COVID action plan, use the drug-to-drug interaction checker and plan for drug interactions if using Paxlovid</li>
<li>Consider referral to specialist services or phone consult for complex cases</li>
<li>Put in place a follow up plan after completion of antivirals</li>
<li>Give the patient a copy of the plan and upload to records</li>
</ul>
 
Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 26 mins
Guest: Dr Angela Molga, Clinical Pharmacologist and Geriatrician
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COVID update - COVID antivirals demystified

Current COVID situation worldwide and in Australia
Latest vaccine and antiviral news
Long COVID news
What’s making news – Respiratory infections, Avian flu



Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 25 mins

Guest:Prof Adrian Esterman, Epidemiologist & Biostatistician

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<ul>
<li>Current COVID situation worldwide and in Australia</li>
<li>Latest vaccine and antiviral news</li>
<li>Long COVID news</li>
<li>What’s making news – Respiratory infections, Avian flu</li>
</ul>
 
Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 25 mins
Guest: Prof Adrian Esterman, Epidemiologist &amp; Biostatistician
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COVID & Bird Flu update – New variants, new vax schedule, antivirals

Long COVID is an important illness and needs to be acknowledged in patients
Be aware of the psychological outcomes of this condition
Treatments are available to either prevent, reduce its severity or treat its symptoms 



Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 32 mins

Guest:Dr Gary Grohmann, Virologist

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<ul>
<li>Long COVID is an important illness and needs to be acknowledged in patients</li>
<li>Be aware of the psychological outcomes of this condition</li>
<li>Treatments are available to either prevent, reduce its severity or treat its symptoms </li>
</ul>
 
Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 32 mins
Guest: Dr Gary Grohmann, Virologist
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Long COVID update

The new COVID vaccines arriving next week and in the next few months
What’s happening in China now? Multiresistant mycoplasma infection may be the issue
The China outbreak may be spreading to other countries



Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 31 mins

Guest:Dr Gray Grohmann, Virologist

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<ul>
<li>The new COVID vaccines arriving next week and in the next few months</li>
<li>What’s happening in China now? Multiresistant mycoplasma infection may be the issue</li>
<li>The China outbreak may be spreading to other countries</li>
</ul>
 
Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 31 mins
Guest: Dr Gray Grohmann, Virologist
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COVID update - New vaccines and what’s happening in China?

Where we are at with the current COVID wave
Latest vaccine news
Latest study on antivirals
The NICE long COVID guidelines



Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 22 mins

Guest:Prof Adrian Esterman, Epidemiologist & Biostatistician

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<ul>
<li>Where we are at with the current COVID wave</li>
<li>Latest vaccine news</li>
<li>Latest study on antivirals</li>
<li>The NICE long COVID guidelines</li>
</ul>
 
Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 22 mins
Guest: Prof Adrian Esterman, Epidemiologist &amp; Biostatistician
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COVID update - The current COVID wave

A one-stop source of Coronavirus information for you and your patients as this rapidly evolving crisis unfolds. We welcome your questions or feedback, which you can send to us at the email address goingviral@healthed.com.au

A one-stop source of Coronavirus information for you and your patients as this rapidly evolving crisis unfolds. We welcome your questions or feedback, which you can send to us at the email address goingviral@healthed.com.au

Going Viral

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