Clinical Articles Archives - Page 20 of 74

Transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVr) in severe mitral regurgitation

Dr Kevin Chung·February 14, 2023

Mitral regurgitation (MR) affects 2% of the population and can be grouped into those with primary (degenerative) or secondary (functional) mitral regurgitation. The best way I describe this to patients is that there is either a problem with the door and hinges, or the frame of the door. Read More...

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Common sleep disturbances in children

Dr Sina M. Keihani·January 5, 2023

Snoring is very common, affecting about around 10-30% of young children. When habitual (three or more nights per week) or with observed apnoea, this needs further evaluation for OSA. Read More...

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Precision medicine in paediatric ENT disorders

Prof Shyan Vijayasekaran·January 5, 2023

Precision medicine is an emerging approach to disease treatment and prevention that considers individual gene variability, environment and lifestyle. In contrast to a one-size-fits-all approach, improved outcomes can be achieved with individually targeted health-care advice. This is especially powerful in oncology, with treatments based on the individual’s tumour genetics. Read More...

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Managing CKD and supporting patients with advanced kidney impairment

Dr Aron Chakera & Sally Broers·January 5, 2023

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has five stages of progression, with the first three stages (eGFR ≥30ml/min/1.73m2) usually being managed in primary care. Read More...

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Managing chronic kidney disease in general practice – myths and the 3 Ps

Jo Beer·January 5, 2023

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. One in three Australians have risk factors for CKD e.g. hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. It is therefore vital to investigate early, identify and intervene. Read More...

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A toothache that is not a toothache

Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen·January 4, 2023

Persistent idiopathic dentoalveolar pain (PIDAP) is a persistent unilateral intraoral pain. The pain is localised to the dentoalveolar region such as the teeth or alveolar bone, and rarely involves multiple sites. Read More...

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Transforming blood pressure management in Australia

Prof Markus Schlaich·December 14, 2022

Hypertension affects around one third of the adult population in Australia and represents the leading modifiable risk factor for major adverse outcomes such as coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease globally. Read More...

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Glaucoma update

Dr Dru Daniels·December 14, 2022

Glaucoma still is the number one cause of preventable blindness in the Western world and is still a silent condition until it's very late. Thus, it is worth remembering its importance and that of screening. Read More...

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Clinical Articles

Transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVr) in severe mitral regurgitation

Common sleep disturbances in children

Precision medicine in paediatric ENT disorders

Managing CKD and supporting patients with advanced kidney impairment

Managing chronic kidney disease in general practice – myths and the 3 Ps

A toothache that is not a toothache

Transforming blood pressure management in Australia

Glaucoma update

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