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Australian Prescriber Podcast
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The Australian Prescriber Podcast provides a regular dive into some of the many great articles that Australian Prescriber publishes every two months. In each episode, our host will chat with one of the authors from a recent issue of Australian Prescriber.
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E217 - Emergency contraception: an overview
2w ago00:18:59Tap to summarizeJo Cheah talks to Jo Gross, consultant pharmacist, about her paper on emergency contraception. They discuss the types of emergency contraception available in Australia, factors that influence drug choice, and key considerations for history taking and counselling. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.
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E216 - Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome
4w ago00:18:00Tap to summarizeJustin Coleman chats with nephrologist Karen Dwyer about her paper on cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. Karen outlines the underlying conditions, pathophysiology, and stages of progression associated with CKM syndrome. The conversation also covers the importance of managing CKM syndrome with both behavioural and lifestyle modifications as well as medications. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.
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E215 - Vitamin B12 deficiency: testing and treatment
May 2500:21:24Tap to summarizeDavid Liew speaks to haematologist Cecily Forsyth about her paper on vitamin B12 testing and treating deficiency. They discuss the causes, notable risk factors, and clinical signs and symptoms of B12 deficiency. Cecily also outlines testing as well as management strategies for patients diagnosed with B12 deficiency, and the importance of long-term adherence with B12 replacement. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.
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E214 - Therapeutic Guidelines Kidney and Urinary
May 1100:19:26Tap to summarizeTherapeutic Guidelines expert group member Lee Fong returns to the podcast to talk to Justin Coleman about the brand-new Kidney and Urinary guidelines. Focusing on GP management, the conversation covers some of the new content, including screening and medication regimens for chronic kidney disease, lower urinary tract symptoms, wetting in children and much more.
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E213 - Metabolic dysfunction–associated fatty liver disease an update
Apr 2700:15:54Tap to summarizeLaura Beaton talks to hepatology research fellow Richard O'Halloran about his paper on metabolic dysfunction–associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). Richard outlines risk factors and comorbidities to consider, and diagnostic tests for MAFLD. The conversation also covers management of MAFLD through risk stratification, addressing health risk behaviours, and surveillance. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.
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E212 - Cytomegalovirus in pregnancy: prevention, maternal screening, and the role of antivirals
Apr 1300:24:29Tap to summarizeDhineli Perera chats with maternal–fetal medicine specialist Lisa Hui about her paper on cytomegalovirus (CMV) in pregnancy. Lisa explains how the virus is acquired and outlines strategies for reducing risk of infection. The conversation also covers testing for CMV and the role of valaciclovir in reducing the risk of fetal transmission. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.
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E211 - Preventing infections in immunosuppressed patients
Mar 3000:24:08Tap to summarizeDhineli Perera speaks to infectious diseases physicians Aadith Ashok and Bradley Gardiner about their paper on preventing infections in immunosuppressed patients. They explain how to individualise risk assessments and screening investigations, and discuss antimicrobial prophylaxis and helpful safe living advice for patients. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.
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E210 - Intra-articular hyaluronic acid (viscosupplementation) for osteoarthritis – is it effective?
Mar 1600:18:50Tap to summarizeDavid Liew talks to rheumatologist Jessica Pisaniello about her paper on Intra-articular hyaluronic acid (viscosupplementation) for osteoarthritis. They discuss the limited benefits and the risks of using of hyaluronic acid in joints, what current guidelines recommend, and what the evidence says. Jessica also advises on how to approach conversations with patients who ask prescribers about using hyaluronic acid. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.
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E209 - Secondary prevention of acute coronary syndromes: a summary of the new 2025 Australian guideline
Mar 200:23:47Tap to summarizeLaura Beaton chats with David Brieger, head of cardiology at Concord Hospital, Sydney, about the 2025 Australian acute coronary syndromes [ACS] clinical guideline. David explains the importance of secondary prevention for ACS, including new approaches to tailoring the duration of dual antiplatelet therapies, new lipid targets, and the limited role of beta blockers and colchicine. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.
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E208 - Pharmacological management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults
Feb 1600:20:34Tap to summarizeIn a follow-up to our episode on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents, Justin Coleman talks to psychiatrist Shuichi Suetani about the pharmacological management of ADHD in adults. They discuss the different considerations for managing adults compared with children, as well as important adverse effects and monitoring of ADHD medications. Shuichi also outlines other factors to consider when assessing treatment response. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.
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