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A guide for GPs on supporting veterans with complex mental health challenges, using structured lifestyle interventions that promote resilience, connection, and long-term mental wellbeing. Read the blog: https://medcast.com.au/blog/supporting-veterans-mental-health Log this CPD with the Medcast CPD tracker: https://medcast.com.au/account/management/cpd?createActivity=139742&utm_source=soundcloud

Explore the role of antidepressants in older adults, weighing risks and benefits, deprescribing, and alternative strategies. Listen to expert insights in this podcast. Read the Blog: https://medcast.com.au/blog/prescribing-with-care-antidepressants-and-mental-health-in-older-adults Log this CPD with the Medcast CPD Tracker: https://medcast.com.au/account/management/cpd?createActivity=139706&utm_source=soundcloud

Join Jack Steele as he discusses his experiences growing up with severe eczema. In this podcast, Jack shares insights into the challenges he faced and the strategies he used for managing his condition. This conversation offers a realistic look at living with eczema, providing valuable information and support for listeners dealing with similar issues. Read the blog: https://medcast.com.au/blog/scratching-the-surface-jack-steele-on-living-with-eczema Log this CPD with the Medcast CPD tracker: https://medcast.com.au/account/management/cpd?createActivity=139445&utm_source=soundcloud

Join Dr Kate Annear as she discusses Gout with Professor Ric Day, a highly experienced rheumatologist and clinical pharmacologist. This podcast will cover why gout is important, and will also address some of the common misconceptions surrounding this condition as well as providing some practical advice on supporting better outcomes in the management of this condition. Read the Blog: https://medcast.com.au/blog/gout-in-focus-why-is-it-important-and-how-do-we-achieve-better-outcomes Log this CPD with the Medcast CPD Tracker: https://medcast.com.au/account/management/cpd?createActivity=138838&utm_source=medcast-blog&utm_term=/blog/gout-in-focus-why-is-it-important-and-how-do-we-achieve-better-outcomes/

This podcast brought to you Healthy Male is in association with Men's Health Week, June 10 - June 16 2024. A/Prof Tim Moss discusses what is impacting the health and wellbeing of Australian men and how we can support males to adopt healthy behaviours. Visit https://medcast.com.au/education/healthy-male for episode notes and more free education resources.

Jamie, who has suffered from severe eczema since infancy shares his reflections on his illness journey. Together with Dr Deryn Thompson, a highly experienced allergy and eczema nurse, they discuss some of the interactions that take place between consumers and health professionals in the eczema journey. Hosted by Medcast medical adviser, Dr Kate Annear.

Closing the gender gap in CPR provision requires a multifaceted approach encompassing education, awareness, and skill-building. By addressing barriers, challenging biases, and equipping individuals with the knowledge and confidence to perform CPR on women, we can improve outcomes for cardiac arrest victims and empower communities to respond effectively to emergencies. In this episode celebrating International Women's Day 2024, Grace Larson and Dr Liz Paratz discuss inequality in the delivery of life-saving resuscitation to women, and how we can close the CPR gender gap. Join Medcast to log this CPD: https://medcast.com.au/membership

Join Dr Artiene Tatian, dermatologist and Ms Melanie Funk to discuss the impact and burden of eczema on individuals and practical tips for managing patients with eczema. Hosted by Medcast medical adviser, Dr Kate Annear.

This podcast is part of the Men's Health in Primary Care series brought to you by Healthy Male. Professor Gary Wittert discusses the impact of health behaviours on Australian males and the strategies you can adopt to better support males to improve their health and wellbeing. Visit https://medcast.com.au/education/healthy-male for episode notes and more free education resources.

This podcast is part of the Men's Health in Primary Care series brought to you by Healthy Male. Professor Gary Wittert explores testosterone as an indicator of underlying health problems and how to assess and manage these in practice. Visit https://medcast.com.au/education/healthy-male for episode notes and more free education resources.

This PSA Testing In General Practice podcast is part of the Men's Health in Primary Care series brought to you by Healthy Male. A/Prof Jeremy Grummet discusses how PSA testing and advances in imaging can minimise the harms of overdiagnosing and treating prostate cancer. Visit https://medcast.com.au/education/healthy-male for more free education resources.

The Testing, Testing 1, 2, 3 - Rational pathology testing in general practice series is a 3 part podcast being delivered by Medcast through the Quality Use of Pathology Program. Visit medcast.com.au/qupp for more free education resources for GPs to develop the skills to support the rational use of pathology tests in general practice.

The Testing, Testing 1, 2, 3 - Rational pathology testing in general practice series is a 3 part podcast being delivered by Medcast through the Quality Use of Pathology Program. Visit medcast.com.au/qupp for more free education resources for GPs to develop the skills to support the rational use of pathology tests in general practice.

The Testing, Testing 1, 2, 3 - Rational pathology testing in general practice series is a 3 part podcast being delivered by Medcast through the Quality Use of Pathology Program. Visit medcast.com.au/qupp for more free education resources for GPs to develop the skills to support the rational use of pathology tests in general practice.

In this episode Dr Alison Vickers and Prof David Jenkins discuss the role of exercise in prevention and management of mental health conditions, specifically depression.

In this episode Dr Alison Vickers and Prof David Jenkins discuss the role of physical activity and prevention and management of diabetes in primary care.

In this episode Dr Alison Vickers and Prof David Jenkins discuss the role of physical activity and prevention and management of osteoporosis.

In this episode Dr Justin Coleman discusses management of diabetes in primary care with Prof Michael Lean. This podcast was recorded by Justin and Mike in Alice Springs with support from Flinders University. Justin has recently developed a 4-part webinar series on Diabetes in General Practice at Medcast. To find out more about this course and to register, visit this page: https://medcast.com.au/courses/380

Physical Activity and Dementia by Podcast by Medcast

In this podcast Dr Alison Vickers and Professor David Jenkins discuss the role of physical activity in preventing and reducing the impact of cancer.

Dr Rowan Vickers talks to Dr Alison Vickers about the diagnosis and management of Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome (PCOS) in this interesting podcast. ‘I see ultrasounds coming back with lots of cysts on ovaries, but I'm really unsure as to whether this means they have PCOS, or whether it's normal.

Lynch Syndrome is known as hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer and it is the most common inherited syndrome associated with colorectal cancer (accounts for 5% of colorectal cancers) and also associated with non-colonic cancers, especially endometrial, ovarian, renal tract, hepato-biliary and stomach cancers. Listen to our podcast on Lynch Syndrome to find out more.

In this episode Dr Justin Coleman discusses the recognition and management of hypoglycaemia in a primary care setting, taken from our popular Emergencies in General Practice Webinar Series.

Hot Topics GP Update 8 - Restless Leg Syndrome by Podcast by Medcast

Hot Topics GP Update 7 - Inflammatory Markers by Podcast by Medcast

This podcast is based on a live Hot Topics webinar covering the topic of ITB syndrome in primary care. To learn more about Hot Topics workshops, webinars and podcasts, please visit www.medcast.com.au/hot-topics/

This podcast is based on a live Hot Topics webinar covering the topic of hypocalcaemia in primary care. To learn more about Hot Topics workshops, webinars and podcasts, please visit www.medcast.com.au/hot-topics/

This podcast is based on a live Hot Topics webinar covering the topic of ulcerative colitis in primary care. To learn more about Hot Topics workshops, webinars and podcasts, please visit www.medcast.com.au/hot-topics/

This podcast is based on a live Hot Topics webinar covering the topic of diverticulitis in primary care. To learn more about Hot Topics workshops, webinars and podcasts, please visit www.medcast.com.au/hot-topics/

Hot Topics GP Update 2 - Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) by Podcast by Medcast

Hip Pain, Acute Diverticulitis and Recurrent Blepharitis: A Podcast by Medcast & NB Medical