In this episode we explore Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) alongside guest expert A/Prof Erin McMeniman. HS can be easy to overlook and carries a heavy burden on its sufferers. In this episode, we discuss how HS may present, what causes it, how it can be managed as well as some emerging therapies for its treatment.

In this episode we explore Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) alongside guest expert A/Prof Erin McMeniman. HS can be easy to overlook and carries a heavy burden on its sufferers. In this episode, we discuss how HS may present, what causes it, how it can be managed as well as some emerging therapies for its treatment.

Spot Diagnosis examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with. It is tailored specifically for medical students, and GPs, but should also be useful for nurses and pharmacists. The series provides evidence-based, up-to-date medical education & information aimed at upskilling medical practitioners in treating skin complaints, in order to improve the skin health of our communities. The series is hosted by Associate Professor Alvin Chong, senior specialist Dermatologist, Director of Education at the Skin Health Institute in Melbourne and senior lecturer in dermatology at the University of Melbourne. A/Prof Chong discusses each issue with leading dermatologists who have sub-specialty expertise in those skin conditions being addressed. Transcripts and other education resources for medical students & GPs are available on our website - see www.spotdiagnosis.org.au. Listening to this podcast now incurs 9 RACGP CPD Activity points for Australian General Practitioners! Please visit our website for more details.

Spot Diagnosis examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with. It is tailored specifically for medical students, and GPs, but should also be useful for nurses and pharmacists. The series provides evidence-based, up-to-date medical education &amp; information aimed at upskilling medical practitioners in treating skin complaints, in order to improve the skin health of our communities. The series is hosted by Associate Professor Alvin Chong, senior specialist Dermatologist, Director of Education at the Skin Health Institute in Melbourne and senior lecturer in dermatology at the University of Melbourne. A/Prof Chong discusses each issue with leading dermatologists who have sub-specialty expertise in those skin conditions being addressed. Transcripts and other education resources for medical students &amp; GPs are available on our website - see <a href="http://www.spotdiagnosis.org.au">www.spotdiagnosis.org.au. </a>Listening to this podcast now incurs 9 RACGP CPD Activity points for Australian General Practitioners! Please visit our website for more details.

Spot Diagnosis examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with.

Spot Diagnosis

Spot Diagnosis Dermatology Podcast examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with. It is tailored for all medical professionals, including medical students. The series provides evidence-based, up-to-date medical education & information aimed at upskilling medical practitioners in treating skin complaints, in order to improve the skin health of our communities. The series is hosted by Associate Professor Alvin Chong, senior specialist Dermatologist, Director of Education at the Skin Health Institute in Melbourne and senior lecturer in dermatology at the University of Melbourne. A/Prof Chong discusses each issue with leading dermatologists who have sub-specialty expertise in those skin conditions being addressed. Transcripts and other education resources for medical students & GPs are available on our website - see www.spotdiagnosis.org.au. Listening to this podcast now incurs up to 10 RACGP CPD Activity points for Australian General Practitioners! Please visit our website for more details.

Spot Diagnosis Dermatology Podcast examines the common skin complaints that general medical practitioners are frequently presented with. It is tailored for all medical professionals, including medical students. The series provides evidence-based, up-to-date medical education &amp; information aimed at upskilling medical practitioners in treating skin complaints, in order to improve the skin health of our communities. The series is hosted by Associate Professor Alvin Chong, senior specialist Dermatologist, Director of Education at the Skin Health Institute in Melbourne and senior lecturer in dermatology at the University of Melbourne. A/Prof Chong discusses each issue with leading dermatologists who have sub-specialty expertise in those skin conditions being addressed. Transcripts and other education resources for medical students &amp; GPs are available on our website - see <a href="http://www.spotdiagnosis.org.au">www.spotdiagnosis.org.au. </a>Listening to this podcast now incurs up to 10 RACGP CPD Activity points for Australian General Practitioners! Please visit our website for more details.

Spot Diagnosis: A Podcast on Skin Disease and Dermatology

S03E03: Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Dermatology is a visual specialty and nowhere is that more evident than on the nails.

In this episode, Associate Professor Alvin Chong and Dr Jacqui Jiang sit down with leading nail expert, dermatologist Professor Johannes Kern. We dive into the world of fungal nail infections, nail tumours, nail psoriasis and subungual warts… Listen here for clues that can help you to ‘nail’ the diagnosis!

 

Dermatology is a visual specialty and nowhere is that more evident than on the nails.
In this episode, Associate Professor Alvin Chong and Dr Jacqui Jiang sit down with leading nail expert, dermatologist Professor Johannes Kern. We dive into the world of fungal nail infections, nail tumours, nail psoriasis and subungual warts&hellip; Listen here for clues that can help you to &lsquo;nail&rsquo; the diagnosis!
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S8 E8 Nail Disorders

Is there room for creativity in a profession built on protocols and evidence?

Associate Professor Alvin Chong and Dr Jacqui Jiang sit down with plastic surgeon and Australian Doctors Orchestra founder Mr Miklós Pohl OAM, dermatologist and comedian Dr Ahmed Kazmi, and resident doctor and comedian Dr Noah Szto to talk about creativity in medicine.

Together they discuss how creativity feeds clinical practice, offers catharsis, and helps health professionals stay grounded and connected to their patients. A warm, funny and thought-provoking conversation on creativity in medicine.

Is there room for creativity in a profession built on protocols and evidence?
Associate Professor Alvin Chong and Dr Jacqui Jiang sit down with plastic surgeon and Australian Doctors Orchestra founder Mr Mikl&oacute;s Pohl OAM, dermatologist and comedian Dr Ahmed Kazmi, and resident doctor and comedian Dr Noah Szto to talk about creativity in medicine.
Together they discuss how creativity feeds clinical practice, offers catharsis, and helps health professionals stay grounded and connected to their patients. A warm, funny and thought-provoking conversation on creativity in medicine.

S8 E7 Creativity in Medicine

Lupus is a condition dermatologists know as one of the great diagnostic mimics. In this episode, Dr Jacqueline Jiang and Associate Professor Alvin Chong sit down with rheumatologist Professor Alberta Hoi and dermatologist Associate Professor Laura Scardamaglia to demystify this complex autoimmune condition. We dive into the different classifications, how lupus presents and how it’s diagnosed. We also discuss where treatment is heading, from sun protection and hydroxychloroquine through to newer therapies such as anifrolumab and breakthroughs in CAR-T cell therapy.

Lupus is a condition dermatologists know as one of the great diagnostic mimics. In this episode, Dr Jacqueline Jiang and Associate Professor Alvin Chong sit down with rheumatologist Professor Alberta Hoi and dermatologist Associate Professor Laura Scardamaglia to demystify this complex autoimmune condition. We dive into the different classifications, how lupus presents and how it&rsquo;s diagnosed. We also discuss where treatment is heading, from sun protection and hydroxychloroquine through to newer therapies such as anifrolumab and breakthroughs in CAR-T cell therapy.

S03E03: Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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