Australian Prescriber Podcast

Jo Cheah speaks to clinical pharmacist Samuel Ford about his article on acute hyperkalaemia. Samuel discusses the presentation and diagnosis of acute hyperkalaemia, the current stepwise approach to management, highlighting what has changed and how to prevent treatment complications such as hypoglycaemia, and the importance of restarting renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system inhibitors (e.g. ACE inhibitors) once serum potassium concentration has normalised. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

Laura Beaton talks to ophthalmologist Alp Atik about his paper on the management of glaucoma in adults. They discuss the types of glaucoma, who should be screened and when, and drug and surgical treatment options. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

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 different stages of the disease and how these are managed. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

Laura 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 how to identify high-risk patients, the latest antibiotic treatment advice for Strep A skin and throat infections, and which patients can be managed in community. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

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 practical tips for daily skincare routines and ensuring long term adherence to treatment. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.