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Justin Coleman chats with sexual health specialist Manoji Gunathilake about her paper on syphilis. They discuss the resurgence of syphilis in Australia, the importance of testing and priority populations, and interpretation of laboratory results. Manoji also explains the differen ...  Show more

Jo Cheah talks to dermatologist Belinda Welsh about her article on acne vulgaris. Belinda discusses the chronic inflammatory nature of acne and the substantial psychosocial burden if it is inadequately untreated. She discusses the different treatments available and shares practic ...  Show more

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (1:30), antidepressants in osteoarthritis (6:10), overdiagnosis of chronic kidney disease (8:00), infertility (10:20), Guardant Health Shield (14:50), and morning vs. bedtime medications for hypertension (17:50). 

Atrial fibrillation (1:30), sFlt-1/PlGF ratio in preeclampsia (4:50), hyaluronic acid for wounds (6:40), substance misuse (9:00), nirsevimab (12:50), and AFP Clinical Answers (14:10). 

Thiazide diuretics (2:20), pancreatic cancer (4:40), DermTech pigmented lesion assay (8:30), chronic low back pain (17:00), hearing aids (23:40), and blood pressure cuff size (27:50). 

Dr Mark Porter discusses High Blood Pressure , a silent threat that isn’t well managed, with only a third of those affected being diagnosed and treated as advised in the latest guidelines. Dr Margaret McCartney and Professor of Medicine, Bryan Williams help unpick areas of confus ...  Show more