Stopping Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in its tracks

The Modern Male Patient - Pecs, Prostates and Performance with Dr Cameron Ewert - General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast

The Modern Male Patient - Pecs, Prostates and Performance with Dr Cameron Ewert Are your male patients hesitant to discuss sensitive health issues? In this episode from My Health Academy, Dr. Cameron Ewert shares practical strategies for creating a safe space to tackle men's health taboos. Discover why erectile dysfunction is a crucial early warning sign for cardiovascular disease—often preceding a heart attack by two to five years—and learn how to confidently prescribe treatments for ED and premature ejaculation. Navigate the complexities of prostate cancer screening with clear, shared decision-making frameworks and PSA thresholds. Dr. Ewert also unpacks the rising trend of "bro science," detailing the use of anabolic steroids and unregulated gym peptides like the "Wolverine stack" and Melanotan II. Learn how to implement a practical harm-minimization approach in your clinic and monitor dangerous lab markers like elevated hemoglobin, severe cholesterol spikes, and acute eGFR impairment. Australian GPs can claim CPD hours for tuning in. Listen now to boost your clinical confidence, navigate difficult conversations, and dramatically improve your male patients' health outcomes! Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy. Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01 [https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you. Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog. It's the same education, without interrupting your life. GPs can also earn CPD hours. Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family. Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA). Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family. After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice. * Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients. * If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation. Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim. Remember to document your learning! Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family. To claim MO, you need: * A baseline measurement * A change in practice * A re-measurement * Reflection on the outcome 1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask: “What will I do differently on Monday?” Example: * Start using a screening tool * Change prescribing habits * Increase documentation of a risk factor 2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit Examples: * Review last 10 patients with condition X * % who had guideline-based management * % with documented counselling 3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks * Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder 4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit: * Same sample size * Same criteria 5. Reflect & Document: * What changed? * Did outcomes improve? * What will you keep doing? If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts [https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts] ENJOYING THE EPISODE? ⭐ Rate this episode ➕ Follow the podcast 💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided. Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts [https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts] for more information.

Stopping Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in its tracks

In today's podcast, Professor Eubin Moodley from the University of Western Australia presents a thorough examination of strategies to halt idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). He draws parallels between astrophysics and respiratory health, emphasizing the critical role of early lung disease screening akin to the "Big Bang." Professor Moodley discusses interstitial lung abnormalities (ILA), the significance of high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scans, and the management of incidental findings. He outlines the prevalence of ILAs, particularly in older adults and smokers, and stresses the necessity of timely detection to prevent progression to IPF. The podcast covers risk factors, management strategies, and highlights the need for ongoing research into the biological mechanisms of ILAs. Professor Moodley advocates for personalized and proactive approaches in treating interstitial lung diseases and concludes with a Q&A session addressing future directions in screening and patient management. This podcast was recorded live at the Monash Lung and Sleep Institute: COPD, Interstitial lung diseases, upper airway pathologies and occupational lung diseases State of the Art Symposium in Melbourne. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you. Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog. It's the same education, without interrupting your life. GPs can also earn CPD hours. Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family. Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA). Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family. After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice. * Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients. * If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation. Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim. Remember to document your learning! Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family. To claim MO, you need: * A baseline measurement * A change in practice * A re-measurement * Reflection on the outcome 1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask: “What will I do differently on Monday?” Example: * Start using a screening tool * Change prescribing habits * Increase documentation of a risk factor 2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit Examples: * Review last 10 patients with condition X * % who had guideline-based management * % with documented counselling 3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks * Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder 4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit: * Same sample size * Same criteria 5. Reflect & Document: * What changed? * Did outcomes improve? * What will you keep doing? If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts [https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts] ENJOYING THE EPISODE? ⭐ Rate this episode ➕ Follow the podcast 💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided. Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts [https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts] for more information.

Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain Dr Kenneth Leong - General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast

Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain Dr Kenneth Leong Are your patients waiting years for an endometriosis diagnosis? In this episode from My Health Academy, gynecologist and fertility specialist Dr. Kenneth Leong explains why laparoscopy is no longer required for an initial diagnosis. Discover how the latest guidelines empower GPs to make clinical diagnoses based on symptoms and start empirical treatments early in the primary care setting. Dr. Leong breaks down the critical differences between acute and chronic pelvic pain, sharing essential heuristics to help you rule out emergencies like ovarian torsion and ectopic pregnancy. You will also get a deep dive into adenomyosis—a painful condition causing heavy bleeding that affects up to 30% of reproductive-age women—and learn how to easily differentiate it from fibroids. Discover how to optimize medical management using progestogens like Slinda, IUDs, and targeted high-quality ultrasounds, and find out exactly when it is time to refer your patient to a specialist. Australian GPs can claim CPD hours for tuning in. Listen now to confidently manage complex pelvic pain and improve your patients' quality of life! Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy. Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01 [https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you. Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog. It's the same education, without interrupting your life. GPs can also earn CPD hours. Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family. Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA). Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family. After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice. * Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients. * If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation. Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim. Remember to document your learning! Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family. To claim MO, you need: * A baseline measurement * A change in practice * A re-measurement * Reflection on the outcome 1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask: “What will I do differently on Monday?” Example: * Start using a screening tool * Change prescribing habits * Increase documentation of a risk factor 2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit Examples: * Review last 10 patients with condition X * % who had guideline-based management * % with documented counselling 3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks * Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder 4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit: * Same sample size * Same criteria 5. Reflect & Document: * What changed? * Did outcomes improve? * What will you keep doing? If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts [https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts] ENJOYING THE EPISODE? ⭐ Rate this episode ➕ Follow the podcast 💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided. Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts [https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts] for more information.

Family planning, Conception & Adolescent Gynaecology with Dr Isabella Dos Anjos Siqueira - General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast

Family planning, Conception & Adolescent Gynaecology with Dr Isabella Dos Anjos Siqueira Despite high contraception use, why do so many Australian women still experience unintended pregnancies? In this episode from My Health Academy, gynecologist and fertility specialist Dr. Isabella Dos Anjos Siqueira explains why the gap between perfect and typical use of standard contraceptives is failing patients, and how GPs can confidently champion Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs). Discover how to overcome common LARC myths, especially for young women who are often incorrectly told their "uterus is too small" for an IUD. You will also learn practical tips for managing frustrating IUD breakthrough bleeding, including how to properly set patient expectations and safely utilize short-term trials of low-dose pills. Furthermore, Dr. Siqueira dives into proactive family planning, unpacking the common pitfalls of AMH testing. Discover why an AMH test should never be used to predict a patient's natural conception chances, and learn how to navigate egg freezing conversations by debunking viral social media myths about unrealistic egg yields. Australian GPs can claim CPD hours for tuning in. Listen now to boost your confidence in reproductive health and contraceptive counseling! Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy. Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01 [https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you. Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog. It's the same education, without interrupting your life. GPs can also earn CPD hours. Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family. Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA). Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family. After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice. * Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients. * If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation. Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim. Remember to document your learning! Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family. To claim MO, you need: * A baseline measurement * A change in practice * A re-measurement * Reflection on the outcome 1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask: “What will I do differently on Monday?” Example: * Start using a screening tool * Change prescribing habits * Increase documentation of a risk factor 2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit Examples: * Review last 10 patients with condition X * % who had guideline-based management * % with documented counselling 3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks * Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder 4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit: * Same sample size * Same criteria 5. Reflect & Document: * What changed? * Did outcomes improve? * What will you keep doing? If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts [https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts] ENJOYING THE EPISODE? ⭐ Rate this episode ➕ Follow the podcast 💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided. Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts [https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts] for more information.

Navigating Dense Breast Notifications with Dr. Daniel Lee - General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast

In this episode, breast radiologist Dr. Daniel Lee breaks down BreastScreen Australia's guidelines on dense breast notifications. If your patients frequently ask about their breast density, this episode is a must-listen. Discover how to accurately assess breast cancer risk using tools like iPrevent and Tyrer-Cuzick. Learn the pros, cons, and costs of Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) versus Breast MRI, and find out exactly how patients qualify for a Medicare-rebated screening MRI. Australian GPs can also earn CPD hours for listening. Tune in to confidently guide your patients' next steps! Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Australian general practitioners can obtain CPD points for listening to this episode from our education partner, My Health Academy. Myhealth Academy Link: https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01 [https://lms-academy.myhealth.net.au/login/index.php?tenant=MHAC01] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are a General Practitioner who gets invited to dozens of webinars a month. The General Practice Clinical Sessions Podcast is designed for you. Instead of giving up an evening with your family for a live webinar or your weekend for a conference, you can listen to it here whenever it's convenient, in half the time and while you are commuting, exercising or even walking the dog. It's the same education, without interrupting your life. GPs can also earn CPD hours. Earn Educational Activity (EA) CPD without sacrificing time with your family. Listen to your Clinical Sessions Podcasts on your commute or while you exercise. Then each week, calculate the amount of time you invest listening and count that as self claimed Educational Activities (EA). Earn Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD without sacrificing time with your family. After each podcast, pause for a few minutes and identify and summarise 3 key points relevant to your scope of practice. * Identify the key clinical learnings that may be incorporated into the clinical assessment, work-up and/or management plan for appropriate patients. * If relevant, would you change any of your management strategies for those patients identified by appropriate screening, examination and investigation. Invest 10 minutes per podcast mentally reviewing your practice. When you listen to 6 podcasts per week, you have earned an hour of Reviewing Performance CPD you can self claim. Remember to document your learning! Earn Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD without sacrificing time with your family. To claim MO, you need: * A baseline measurement * A change in practice * A re-measurement * Reflection on the outcome 1. Identify a measurable change. After the podcast, ask: “What will I do differently on Monday?” Example: * Start using a screening tool * Change prescribing habits * Increase documentation of a risk factor 2. Measure your baseline (quick audit). Do a small, realistic audit Examples: * Review last 10 patients with condition X * % who had guideline-based management * % with documented counselling 3. Implement the change. Apply the idea from the podcast for 2–4 weeks * Could be as simple as a checklist, template, or reminder 4. Re-measure. Repeat the same audit: * Same sample size * Same criteria 5. Reflect & Document: * What changed? * Did outcomes improve? * What will you keep doing? If you enjoy learning through podcasts and video podcasts then you can also access thousands of premium podcasts with PowerPoint Slides at https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts [https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts] ENJOYING THE EPISODE? ⭐ Rate this episode ➕ Follow the podcast 💬 Share it with a colleague who’d value conference learning without the time away Disclaimer: Content is for health professionals and general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for independent clinical judgement. Always consult current guidelines, product information and local protocols. Views expressed are those of the presenters and not necessarily ArmchairMedical. ArmchairMedical accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or harm resulting from reliance on the information provided. Visit https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts [https://www.armchairmedical.tv/podcasts] for more information.