Aspen Altitude Audio

Dr Patrick Coleman discusses Iron Infusions in Pregnancy, Heart Failure, Malignancy and Pre-operatively. He shares some very interesting data on a wide range of topics that will be of interest in your clinical practice.

Joyce McSwan Managing Director of PainWise, guides prescribers of opioids through a practical approach to engaging with patients regarding their expectations of this analgesic treatment. Joyce offers practical advice, about the importance of discussing, implementing, and reviewing progress during the patient's treatment.

Dr Annika Smith, from the Melanoma Institute provides an overview about how she approaches the task of performing a full skin examination on a new patient in a methodical and logical manner.

Kidney transplantation is relatively uncommon and therefore GPs may not be familiar with caring for these complex immunosuppresses patients. Professor Jeremey Chapman shares some information regarding live and deceased donors as well as some priority treatment options for the acute medical events in these vulnerable patients.

Final part of Professor Rodney Baber's advice on treating menopausal women with HRT. He stresses the importance of treating menopausal women long term, if appropriate.

Professor Rod Baber discusses the initial advice to give to women suffering from Menopausal symptoms. The concluding part will be published in April.

Dr John Best, a sports and exercise physician with 30 years of experience based in Sydney, discusses the latest treatment options for patients suffering from Osteoarthritis in the hip or knee. 

Professor Bruce Robinson is an endocrinologist. His research has focused on identifying genetic changes which either predispose or directly cause endocrine tumours, and among other highlights has been the formation of an international consortium of families from around the world to study medullary thyroid carcinoma and phaeochromocytoma. He has been head of the Cancer Genetics Unit at the Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Royal North Shore Hospital, since 1989. He continues to practice at Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital.

Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier, an Oncoplastic Surgeon from Chris O'Brien Lighthouse in Sydney, discusses some of the complications of having a breast implant. He focuses on the increasing awareness of lymphoma, (Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma, ALCL), which can occur anything up to between 7 & 10 years after implant. He provides an overview of which symptoms GPs should be aware of when trying to diagnose this adverse event. (Duration 5:12 mins)

Dr Patrick Coleman shares some more interesting data and varied case studies about the benefits of iron infusions, that could be of assistance to some of your patients. His previous iron infusion video was published in June.

Jonathan Stretch has been the Deputy Director of MIA since its evolution in 2007 from the Sydney Melanoma Unit. He was one of the founding Board of Directors at that time. A/Prof Stretch undertook his surgical training in Sydney becoming a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Plastic Surgery) in 1987. Thereafter he was Overseas Fellow at the Radcliffe Infirmary and Research Fellow in the Nuffield Department of Surgery, Oxford. His doctoral research investigated the local dissemination of melanoma. He was appointed to Royal North Shore Hospital in 1991 and the Sydney Melanoma Unit and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in 2002. He is Associate Professor of Melanoma and Skin Oncology at The University of Sydney. He was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2012.

Professor Jeremy Chapman, reminds GPs that on the rare occasions they see End Stage Kidney Disease patients, the specific care required for them is critical. GPs should be aware of the clinical management of these very vulnerable patients when the need arises.

John Bell, a community pharmacist and university educator, discusses the implications of the Active Ingredient Prescribing mandate. He explains the reasoning for the changes, and where it is permissible to prescribe by brand.

Dr John Best, a Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician, takes GPs through 5 salient questions to ask patients who present with an acute knee injury.

Dr Patrick Coleman, a Nephrologist from Sydney's Northern beaches, explains how to interpret iron study results. He clarifies the relationship between Serum Ferritin, CRP and Transferrin Saturation levels to clarify this confusing and complicated area.

Dr Farid Meybodi, a Sydney-based breast surgeon, shares new advances in surgical techniques for breast cancer patients. Dr Meybodi discusses the holistic approach and treatment options being offered to patients depending on the size and location of the cancer and the size of the breast. This provides better long-term outcomes and aids the psychological wellbeing of patients.

Robert Best, (President of the Medical Software Industry Association - MSIA), explains the role of MSIA in overseeing interactions between government bodies and medical software companies, and ensuring that only high quality, compliant software is made available to the end user.

Dr Titus Kwok, a Hepatobiliary surgeon in Sydney discusses cystic neoplasms of the pancreas. In this informative video he explains the clinical features, assessment, and management of cystic neoplasms.

Michelle Davey explains the thought processes and reactions that a patient may have when being told that they have a reoccurrence of their cancer.

Dr John Best a Sports Physician based in Sydney, explains how to approach the treatment options for GPs who are presented with a patient with a stiff and painful shoulder. He shares 5 salient questions that a GP should ask themselves when deciding on the next management steps.

John Bell, Senior Pharmacist, has some helpful insights and tips for treating patients with cold and cough symptoms during COVID-19. Patients who come into surgeries with expectations of an antibiotic prescription need GPs to respond with empathy but also provide a clear management strategy that does not include antibiotics.

Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier, Consultant Breast Oncology and Oncoplastic Surgeon, discusses 'Fat Grafting' which is a new technique used in breast conserving and breast reconstruction surgery to enhance the look and feel of the breast post-surgery.

Deirdre Criddle provides the last in her 2-part discussion of the role of the hospital pharmacist and how they can support both GPs and patients when they are discharged from hospital.

Robert Best, CEO of MIMS provides a quick overview of the current MIMS platform and its offering to GPs.

Deirdre Criddle, a clinical Hospital Pharmacist, discusses how a hospital pharmacist can facilitate transitions of care between Secondary and Primary Care.

Associate Professor Celi Varol reviews the new gold standard surgery for benign prostatic enlargement, when noninvasive therapies have failed. There are many benefits for the patient having this procedure over previous surgical offerings which are discussed in the video.

Clinical Psychologist Michelle Davey discusses the distress and uncertainty that patients and family members can endure during their cancer journey. In order to provide support for individuals and to alleviate emotional anguish, it is important to understand the background of the distress. She explains that there can be different triggers for the emotional distress, that can occur at different points along the cancer journey.

Dr Titus Kwok from Sydney discusses the management of an incidental lesion found in the liver. His approach, leading to a correct diagnosis is very methodical. He provides explanatory slides to clearly highlight the subtle differences that have to be considered during the process of investigation. He also has a case study that he shares.

Professor Gordon Parker provides a comprehensive overview of the management of Bipolar II Disorder (7:06). Diagnosis of Bipolar II Disorder was published in February 2020.

Associate Professor Celi Varol explains his robotic guided, focal laser treatment for prostate cancer. Whilst not widely available nationally, the research is looking very promising. Using this cutting-edge technology, he explains the concept and its very low side effect profile.

Associate Professor Carl de Wet, discusses strategies that can be implemented to address some of the communication issues between GPs and hospitals particularly when patients are discharged from hospital. (part 1 was published on June 2nd)

Associate Professor Carl de Wet who is a GP on the Gold Coast, discusses some of the communication issues between GPs and hospitals, particularly when patients are discharged from hospital. This is part one of two articles from him and in the second, which will be published in Aspen Altitude on June 17, he will discuss some of the strategies that can be implemented to address this.

Dr Linda Schachter discusses the therapies and medications to treat Insomnia in Menopause. Dr Linda Schachter is the Medical Director of Sleep Services Australia. She has been a Sleep and Respiratory Physician for over 18 years with an interest in the diagnosis and treatment of all sleep disorders.

Michelle Davey, a Clinical Psychologist associated with the Melanoma Institute discusses the high level of stress that some patients experience when first diagnosed with cancer. Michele highlights which patients should be considered for referral to a Clinical Psychologist for a consultation.

Dr Annika Smith from the Melanoma Institute Australia demonstrates how to use a dermatoscope when performing a skin check on a patient. This tool increases the likelihood of diagnostic accuracy of melanoma by about 15 times, versus the naked eye alone.

Professor Gordon Parker provides a very concise overview of how to diagnose patients that a GP may suspect has Bipolar II Disorder.

Associate Professor Paul Spira, a neurologist from Sydney with many decades experience treating migraine and headaches, explains how to use the headache diary to assist GPs in monitoring their patients accurately.

Internationally recognised Professor Howard Lau discusses Incidental Renal Mass, through a Case Study, he shares current guidance of the treatment options. Dr Lau is widely regarded as a leading Urologist in Australia particularly in the field of minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic and robotic treatment for a variety of kidney and prostate conditions especially in the field of oncology.

Dr Linda Schachter gives an overview of the likely causes of teenagers sleeping problems and provides solutions that GPs can pass on to their patients.

Professor Michael Lawless discusses cataract surgery. He provides an overview of the different types of lenses now available to patients, and how GPs can assist patients to decide which lens to have implanted.

Professor Stephen Schug from Perth, explains the approach he advocates in the management of chronic pain in General Practice.

Associate Professor Jeremy Goldin explains the mechanisms and solutions for sleep problems in these two groups.

Professor Stephan Schug (Director of Pain Medicine Royal Perth Hospital) explains the differences between typical and atypical opioids, and some advise on prescribing these agents.

Dr Michael Lawless is one of Australia's most experienced eye surgeons, having performed more than 30,000 surgical procedures. He is a clinical associate professor at Sydney Medical School (University of Sydney) and is recognised throughout the world as an authority on laser eye surgery. Dr Lawless's expertise encompasses laser eye surgery (LASIK, ASLA/PRK and SMILE®), cataract and lens replacement surgery (including laser cataract surgery) and phakic intraocular lenses. In addition to his refractive work, Dr Lawless treats corneal conditions using procedures such as corneal cross-linking and corneal transplantation. He is frequently invited to present at major international conferences.

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With the growing burden of chronic disease Prof John Stevens - (Managing Director of Lifestyle Medicine) discusses some different approaches in caring for these patients.

Prof. Nava Zisapel, Ph.D., is a Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Neurim Pharmaceuticals (1991) Ltd. She is a Co-Founder and Chair-Person at RAD BioMed Ltd. Prof. Zisapel is a full professor at Tel-Aviv University with a specialization in Neuro-biochemistry and the incumbent of the Michael Gluck Chair in Neuropharmacology and ALS Research, USA. She authored with her students and collaborator scientists over 160 original research publications in peer-reviewed journals. She serves as Board Member of SoftWheel Ltd. Prof. Zisapel holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, an M. Sc. in Biochemistry, and a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Tel-Aviv University (Israel).

Prof. Nava Zisapel, Ph.D., is a Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Neurim Pharmaceuticals (1991) Ltd. She is a Co-Founder and Chair-Person at RAD BioMed Ltd. Prof. Zisapel is a full professor at Tel-Aviv University with a specialization in Neuro-biochemistry and the incumbent of the Michael Gluck Chair in Neuropharmacology and ALS Research, USA. She authored with her students and collaborator scientists over 160 original research publications in peer-reviewed journals. She serves as Board Member of SoftWheel Ltd. Prof. Zisapel holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, an M. Sc. in Biochemistry, and a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Tel-Aviv University (Israel).

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Pascale completed her dermatology training and fellowship at Hospital Saint-Louis in Paris. She was awarded the Australasian College of Dermatologist Fellowship in 2007. She completed a PhD in collaboration with the Curie Institute in Paris (one of Europe's leading scientific institutions) and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. This work focused on novel imaging techniques for non-invasive diagnosis of skin tumours including in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy, high frequency ultrasound and multiphoton microscopy. Pascale is a world expert in in vivo confocal microscopy and has been awarded the NSW Premier's Award for outstanding research on lentigo maligna and confocal microscopy. Her areas of expertise are amelanotic melanoma, lentigo maligna and early diagnosis of melanoma in high risk individuals. Pascale is Director of the Sydney Melanoma Diagnostic Centre at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the Dermatology Department at Melanoma Institute Australia. She is a senior researcher at The University of Sydney and supervises several PhD and Masters students.