Health Across The Ages

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Inflammatory Bowel Diseases – Dr. Brandon Baraty Speaker: Dr. Brandon Baraty (Gastroenterologist). Overview: Outlines the growing prevalence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Australia (~145,000 middle-aged individuals) and advocates for GP-specialist shared care. Key Takeaways: IBD vs. IB ...

Weight Management: Endocrinologist’s Perspective – Dr. Judy Chen Speaker: Dr. Judy Chen (Endocrinologist). Overview: Outlines endocrinological guidelines for managing obesity as a chronic disease focused on cardiorenal and hepatic health outcomes. Key Takeaways: Moving Beyond BMI: Recommends ev ...

Panellists: Dr. Ata Doost, Dr. Judy Chen, Dr. Brandon Baraty. Overview: Multidisciplinary discussion on managing metabolic syndrome, fatty liver, lipid targets, and drug safety. Key Takeaways: Calcium Score Interpretation: Dr. Doost clarifies that CAC scores should be evaluated by age/gender pe ...

Young-Onset Dementia – Prof. James Burrell Speaker: Prof. James Burrell (Cognitive Neurologist). Overview: Explores young-onset dementia (<65 years), which affects 132 per 100,000 individuals in Australia (a prevalence comparable to multiple sclerosis). Key Takeaways: Atypical Non-Memory Phe ...

Early Parkinson’s Disease – AProf. Florin Gandor Speaker: Associate Professor Florin Gandor (Neurologist). Overview: Details the early motor and non-motor clinical features of Parkinson's disease alongside evidence-based therapy initiation. Key Takeaways: Cardinal Motor Features: Highlights bra ...

Neuromuscular Disorders – Dr. Will Fokkink Speaker: Dr. Will Fokkink (Neurologist). Overview: Provides a practical clinical guide to evaluating neuromuscular disorders from the motor neuron down to the muscle fiber. Key Takeaways: Myasthenia Gravis Recognition: Discusses fatigable weakness, ocu ...

Panel Discussion 2 – Prof. James Burrell, AProf. Florin Gandor, Dr. Will Fokkink Panellists: Prof. James Burrell, AProf. Florin Gandor, Dr. Will Fokkink. Overview: Specialist panel addressing primary care queries on neurodegenerative disease management, diagnostic testing cautions, and novel th ...

Breast Cancer Risk Factors – Dr. Negin Sedaghat Speaker: Dr. Negin Sedaghat (Breast & Endocrine Surgeon). Overview: Explores individualized breast cancer risk assessment beyond general population averages, distinguishing between absolute risk (e.g., 1 in 7 lifetime risk in New South Wales) ...

Breast Density and Imaging – Dr. Robert George Speaker: Dr. Robert George (Breast & General Surgeon). Overview: Addresses the tissue composition of the breast and the clinical implications of high breast density. Key Takeaways: BI-RADS Classification: Explains the BI-RADS scale from categor ...