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Going Viral
Playlist by Healthed AustraliaA 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 goi…236 clip(s) in playlist
H5N1 avian influenza: Global threats, local preparedness and key risk groups
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 poul…
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Long COVID: A personal experience
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 …
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Long COVID Part 2 – Treatment
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…
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Long COVID: Current research on risk factors, pathophysiology, and emerging treatments
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 R…
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Long COVID Part 1 – Diagnosis
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 …
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COVID update - COVID antivirals demystified
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 th…
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COVID & Bird Flu update – New variants, new vax schedule, antivirals
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 Register for our fortnightly FREE WE…
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Long COVID update
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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COVID update - New vaccines and what’s happening in China?
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 Register f…
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COVID update - The current COVID wave
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 Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTS Every second Tuesday | 7:00…
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