Australian Prescriber Podcast
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High prevalence of syphilis in Australia: test, treat and trace
October 5, 2026 · 15 minJustin 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…
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E223 - Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease: updates for clinical practice
September 21, 2026 · 24 minLaura Beaton speaks with cardiologist James Marangou about his paper summarising key updates from the Australian Guideline for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease. James outlines…
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Acne vulgaris: a clinical update
September 7, 2026 · 25 minJo 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…
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E221 - Antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures: an update
August 24, 2026 · 19 minDhineli Perera chats with dentist Smitha Sukumar about the use of antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures. They discuss the updated recommendations in Therapeutic Guidelines: Oral and Dental, including when antibiotic prophylaxis is…
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E220 - The role of oral antiviral therapies for acute COVID-19
August 12, 2026 · 26 minDhineli Perera speaks with infectious diseases physician Josh Davis about the management of acute COVID-19 in the community. They discuss the major risk factors for severe disease, the evidence behind oral antiviral therapies, and the…
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Sodium valproate: balancing benefits and risks especially in people of childbearing potential
July 20, 2026 · 24 minDhineli Perera talks to neurologist Dan McLaughlin about the benefits and risks with sodium valproate, especially in people of childbearing potential. Dan outlines the evolving landscape of valproate prescribing in Australia, its adverse…
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Diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome
July 6, 2026 · 29 minLaura Beaton speaks with gastroenterologist Nicholas Talley about his paper on the diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Nick outlines the clinical features associated with IBS and potential investigations. The…
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Emergency contraception: an overview
June 22, 2026 · 19 minJo Cheah talks to Jo Gross, consultant pharmacist, about her paper on emergency contraception. They discuss the types of emergency contraception available in Australia, factors that influence drug choice, and key considerations for history…