Events Calendar

COVID Update – Prof Dominic Dwyer
As vaccination rates around Australia peak, and the country begins to open up, what will be the new challenges as far as this pandemic goes?  In this presentation, Medical Virologist and Infectious Diseases Physician, Prof Dominic Dwyer will bring the latest information with regard to what health professionals need to know. The face of Covid is changing and all primary health providers need to ensure they continue to be up-to-date and well-informed.

Update on Allergic Rhinitis – Dr Jessica Tattersall     
Chronic allergic rhinitis is a common condition that can dramatically affect a person's quality of life. And yet treating it can be a challenge, especially considering the wide variety of treatment options that are out there, including over-the-counter remedies. In this webcast, Sydney allergist, Dr Jessica Tattersall presents the latest evidence and understanding about allergic rhinitis and provides a framework on how best to assess, investigate and manage this often very miserable condition.

Management of Difficult-to-Treat Asthma – A/Prof Christopher Worsnop 
It is not an uncommon scenario. The asthma patient presents, still complaining of shortness of breath, wheeze or cough despite having been prescribed the textbook asthma treatments. In his talk, respiratory physician A/Prof Worsnop outlines a very practical approach for doctors faced with this challenge, which includes checking for real-world causes for treatment failure such as poor inhaler technique and incorrect diagnosis as well as the best evidence-based options for intensifying treatment. Definitely valuable for all health professionals working in primary care.

Sleep and Depression – Dr Chris Blackwell
Are sleep problems a trigger or a consequence of depression? And does treating one help the other or should they be treated as two separate conditions? These are just some of the questions psychiatrist and sleep expert Dr Chris Blackwell addresses, as he presents the latest evidence on the interplay between these two conditions and outlines a practical approach to their assessment and management.

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