Going Viral

H5N1 is a highly pathogenic avian flu affecting birds globally, with a higher mortality rate than COVID-19 but limited human-to-human spread Australia is the only continent without H5N1 cases, with strong pandemic preparedness, including antivirals and vaccine stockpiles At-risk groups include poultry workers and dairy farmers; exposed individuals should be tested, treated with antivirals, and reported to authorities Symptoms include respiratory and early GI issues; conjunctivitis has been common in U.S. dairy workers Australia’s new CDC has improved outbreak notification systems, using lessons learned from COVID-19   Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 27 mins Guest: Prof Adrian Esterman, Epidemiologist and Biostatistician Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTSEvery second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST Click here to register for the next oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Kylie’s extensive journey of recovery from Long COVID, including her debilitating symptoms and emotional turmoil Explore the critical role her General Practitioner and Long COVID clinic played in her recovery Understand the importance of empathy, patient support and multidisciplinary care in recovery Important insights into how to manage Long COVID patients, highlighting the need for understanding, patience and tailored treatment plans   Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 48 mins Guest: Kylie Trounson, Senior Associate and A/Prof John Litt AM, General Practitioner Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTSEvery second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEDT Click here to register for the next oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natural history of Long COVID, although up to 95% patients will improve their symptoms; it is a long process Role of vaccination in prevention of Long COVID in patients at higher risk Role of Metformin in prevention of symptoms of Long COVID and how it is best used in clinics Type of rehabilitation patients with Long COVID need Impact on interpersonal relationships and the role of family and community General practitioners and allied health can together make a significant improvement to patient outcomes   Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 41 mins Guest: Prof Steven Faux AM, Rehabilitation and Pain Physician Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTSEvery second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEDT Click here to register for the next oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Long COVID is a large and growing concern as new insights emerge at great speed Understand the proposed mechanisms driving Long COVID, including the two main mechanisms of persistent infection and the role of toxic fibrin induced vascular damage How to clinically assess Long COVID in patients Role of antivirals in reducing the duration, severity and potentially preventing the impact of Long COVID Three hierarchical drivers of preventing the impact of Long COVID, how can this messaging help your patient What should be your tool kit of prevention, when explaining Long COVID to your patients, especially the vulnerable ones Risk of long lasting viraemia in the body causing future chronic conditions Use of CoRiCal, a COVID calculator (including Long COVID); beneficial as a tool in your practice   Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 54 mins Experts: Prof Brendan Crabb, Infectious Disease Researcher A/Prof John Litt AM, Public Health Physician Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTSEvery second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEDT Click here to register for the next oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Understand the definition, incidence and the symptoms of Long COVID Cluster symptoms to help you understand the different presentations form the patient What risk factors predispose patients to Long COVID What investigations as a GP may help you diagnose long COVID Rehabilitation of the patient is key, and it’s essential to develop tailored plans while ensuring appropriate referral pathways are in place when needed. How healthcare professionals can assist patients to discuss with employers their rehabilitation plan and return to work   Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 31 mins Guest: Prof Steven Faux AM, Rehabilitation and Pain Physician Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTSEvery second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEDT Click here to register for the next oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pre-emptively develop a COVID action plan, use the drug-to-drug interaction checker and plan for drug interactions if using Paxlovid Consider referral to specialist services or phone consult for complex cases Put in place a follow up plan after completion of antivirals Give the patient a copy of the plan and upload to records   Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 26 mins Guest: Dr Angela Molga, Clinical Pharmacologist and Geriatrician Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTSEvery second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST Click here to register for the next oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Current COVID situation worldwide and in Australia Latest vaccine and antiviral news Long COVID news What’s making news – Respiratory infections, Avian flu   Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 25 mins Guest: Prof Adrian Esterman, Epidemiologist & Biostatistician Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTSEvery second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST Click here to register for the next oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long COVID is an important illness and needs to be acknowledged in patients Be aware of the psychological outcomes of this condition Treatments are available to either prevent, reduce its severity or treat its symptoms    Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 32 mins Guest: Dr Gary Grohmann, Virologist Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTSEvery second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST Click here to register for the next oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new COVID vaccines arriving next week and in the next few months What’s happening in China now? Multiresistant mycoplasma infection may be the issue The China outbreak may be spreading to other countries   Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 31 mins Guest: Dr Gray Grohmann, Virologist Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTSEvery second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEDT Click here to register for the next oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where we are at with the current COVID wave Latest vaccine news Latest study on antivirals The NICE long COVID guidelines   Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 22 mins Guest: Prof Adrian Esterman, Epidemiologist & Biostatistician Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTSEvery second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEDT Click here to register for the next oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.