TB... what's new, what's not?
Dr Anna Ralph discusses whats new in diagnosis and management of the very old disease of TB. Despite lower incidence of TB in Australia compared to other places in the world, TB remains a significant problem in a number of at risk groups including migrants from sub Saharan Africa, India, Vietnam, the Phillipines, China and Indonesia; patients with HIV; and Indigenous Australians. While newer diagnostic tests (interferon gamma release assays) are available, they have some limitations and in Australia sputum microscopic examination and cuture remains the main method of diagnosis in symptomatic individuals. Developments in ph...
Source: Australian Family Physician audio - July 31, 2009 Category: Primary Care Authors: The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners Tags: Podcasts Source Type: podcasts
Bacterial Vaginosis: More questions than answers
Dr Catriona Bradshaw talks about what GPs need to know about Bacterial Vaginosis. Bacterial Vaginosis is the most common cause of abnormal discharge in women of reproductive age and yet the precise pathophysiology is contraversial. Research is continuing into the cause of this disease, whether or not it is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) and to establish effective evidence based treatments. BV is diagnosed with the Amsel or Nugent methods and treatment is with oral metronidazole or vaginal clindamycin with the aim to reduce symptoms and/or prevent complications (Source: Australian Family Physician audio)
Source: Australian Family Physician audio - May 31, 2009 Category: Primary Care Authors: The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners Tags: Podcasts Source Type: podcasts
