Promoted Clinicals Archives - Page 5 of 6

Screening for secondary hypertension

Dr Aaron Simpson·June 8, 2021

Hypertension affects 30% of adults in Australia with most cases being primary (essential or idiopathic). A subgroup of approximately 15% have secondary hypertension for which there is an identifiable cause. Read More...

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The impact of COVID-19 on the National Cervical Screening Program

Dr Adeline Tan·May 3, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of life “as we know it” – the social and economic ramifications are still unfolding and will continue for many years to come. Insights on various women’s health issues have been raised including the impact of COVID-19 on the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP). Read More...

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Restless legs: the untold story

Dr Luke Matar·April 6, 2021

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a poorly understood but relatively common condition that increases in prevalence with age (5-15% incidence). RLS typically causes an uncontrollable urge to move the legs to reduce uncomfortable sensations. Symptoms most commonly appear shortly after laying down/resting at night. Read More...

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Anticoagulant therapy in patients with thrombocytopenia

Dr Simon Kavanagh·April 6, 2021

Anticoagulant therapy is used in a number of cardiovascular conditions including atrial fibrillation (AF) and prosthetic heart valves. Excess bleeding is the most common serious adverse effect of anticoagulant therapy, whether this be with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), unfractionated/low molecular weight heparins or warfarin. Read More...

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Iron deficiency & iron infusion: a QoL survey

S. Nicholl RN, L. Power RN, Kylie Elliot RN, C. Henson RN, C. Allen EN, Dr P. Kruger, Dr C. May and Dr R. Tampi·March 2, 2021

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in developing and developed countries. It can affect any age and stage of life. More than 1 million Australians were iron deficient or anaemic in 2016. Read More...

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Case Study: Comprehensive pathology, histopathology and molecular typing in customising cancer treatment

Associate Professor Kynan Feene·February 2, 2021

A 40-year-old female presented to the ED with intermittent abdominal pain of two to three months duration, as well as PR and PV bleeding. Her past medical history included an appendectomy two years prior, and primary hyperparathyroidism. She had no family history of malignancy. On examination, the patient had a tender abdomen with absent bowel sounds. Read More...

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Investigation of autoimmune thyroid disease

Associate Professor Louise Smyth·December 7, 2020

Of the major thyroid diseases encountered, autoimmune thyroid disease is the most common and the inclusion of subclinical autoimmune disorders and other disease increases the total burden of thyroid pathology by as much as 10% of the population. Read More...

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Palliative Dementia

SilverChain·November 1, 2020

Leading in-home health and aged care provider Silver Chain has launched a unique palliative care service to make the end stage of life for West Australians with dementia or a memory impairment easier. Read More...

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Promoted Clinicals

Screening for secondary hypertension

The impact of COVID-19 on the National Cervical Screening Program

Restless legs: the untold story

Anticoagulant therapy in patients with thrombocytopenia

Iron deficiency & iron infusion: a QoL survey

Case Study: Comprehensive pathology, histopathology and molecular typing in customising cancer treatment

Investigation of autoimmune thyroid disease

Palliative Dementia

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