A Clinical Approach to Allergic Rhinitis â MM1511
History is a critical aspect of the assessment process in allergic rhinitis, and provides a framework for interpreting investigations including serum specific IgE and skin test results. Management comprises allergen avoidance, symptomatic drug therapy and allergen-specific immunotherapy, the latter being an effective longterm treatment.
Modern Medicine â November 2015
Venous Thromboembolism | Prevention, Investigation and Treatment â MM1504
People at risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) need to be identified so that they can commence prophylaxis, which may prevent significant morbidity and mortality. Investigation of the underlying cause of VTE is essential because this affects the duration and type of treatment.
Modern Medicine â April 2015
Worsening Asthma In Adults Part 2: Assessment And Management Of Asthma Exacerbations â MM1502
This second part of a two-part article discusses the assessment and management of patients who present to their GP with an asthma exacerbation. Moderate exacerbations can be managed in the community but urgent hospital transfer is required if the exacerbation is severe or the patient has high-risk features or deteriorates despite treatment.
Modern Medicine â February 2015
Correct Medication Vital to Successful Treatment of COPD – MM1407
Analysis of data from the PATHOS study shows that COPD patients treated with a fixed combination of budesonide/formoterol are significantly less likely to suffer from COPD related flare-ups, less likely to be hospitalised for COPD and less likely to contract pneumonia.
Modern Medicine â July 2014
Managing Severe COPD: Much can be Done – MM1404
Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be challenging to manage, as patients often experience debilitating symptoms that fail to respond completely to disease-specific treatment.
Modern Medicine â April 2014
Does my Patient Have COPD, and Does it Matter? – MM1403
Many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remain undiagnosed, even by doctors they consult regularly, until they have advanced stages of the disease.
Modern Medicine â March 2014
Optimising Function in COPD: Physical Activity and Pulmonary Rehabilitation – MM1402
National and international guidelines strongly endorse the benefits of physical activity and exercise training via pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD.
Modern Medicine â February 2014
Radiation Oncology of Lung Cancer: Where Do We Stand? – MM1401
Lung cancer continues to be the major cancer killer in both sexes world-wide. Approximately 1.6 million new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed each year. The overall cure rate from lung cancer is modest (approximately 17%) because majority of patients present with advanced stage at diagnosis. This is irrespective of refinements in histological aspects, better diagnostic and staging tools, including the massive influence of positron emission tomography (PET)
scanning, as well as a sharp shift towards molecular oncology already finding its way into clinical practice. Although there are many treatment modalities employed in lung cancer, radiation therapy (RT) is used in the majority of these, both for cure and palliation.
Modern Medicine â January 2014
COPD Exacerbations: Improving Outcomes – MM1401
Early diagnosis and treatment of exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may improve outcomes and avoid the need for hospital admission.
Modern Medicine â January 2014
Levofloxacin Still Effective in Treating Respiratory Tract Infections – MM1307
Community-acquired respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are among the most prevalent infectious diseases in the developed world and constitute a
substantial economic burden. The current therapy for RTIs is often empiric, usually involving administration of a betalactam or macrolide.
Modern Medicine â July 2013
