Events Calendar

COVID Update – A/Prof Nigel Crawford

Cardio-Oncology: What GPS Need to Know – Dr Daniel Cehic
Oncology patients and their treating specialist tend to focus on overcoming the relevant cancer, understandably. But, as survival rates improve, attention must be paid to the cardiac health of these patients, cardiologist, Dr Daniel Cehic says. Cancer survivors are at increased risk of cardiac disease compared with the rest of the population and to make a difference, GPs need to take a pro-active approach to the prevention, early detection and treatment of CVD in patients being treated for cancer.

Depression and Menopause – Prof Jayashri Kulkarni 
Depression is one of the most common symptoms of menopause. In this presentation, Prof Jayashri Kulkarni outlines a systematic approach to the assessment, investigation and treatment of the middle-aged woman presenting with depression. She will also include information about the natural history of mental illness at this time of life and how GPs can determine what treatment should take priority.

An Acne Update for GPs – Dr Ryan De Cruz 
Melbourne dermatologist, Dr Ryan De Cruz presents what's new in the understanding, assessment and treatment of acne, the very common and depressing skin condition not only of adolescents but also of young adults. In addition, Dr De Cruz will outline the latest evidence-based recommendations for prescription treatment and treatment combinations, will suggest effective adjunctive skincare and give practical indicators for when specialist referral is warranted.

Iron Deficiency and Chronic Disease – A/Prof David Colquhoun  
How common is iron deficiency in people with chronic disease and is treating it worthwhile? These are just two of the many questions about this tricky condition that will be answered by A/Prof David Colquhoun. In addition, the talk will cover the very practical considerations of which chronic diseases are most at risk of affecting iron stores and how iron deficiency associated with chronic disease is best managed in the primary care setting.

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