Musculoskeletal

The key diagnostic and management features of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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This education discusses the diagnosis of SLE and the criteria, both clinical and serological, required to confirm the diagnosis. The clinical presentation of SLE may differ widely between patients and the range of possible presentations is discussed based on the affected organ(s). The current pharmacotherapies available and their indications and side effects are discussed. Pregnancy and SLE is also discussed.

Posted Fri, 17/06/2011 - 9:40am by Adam Fyfe

Migraine

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This education discusses the various forms of primary headache, with special emphasis on migraine. The symptomatology and diagnosis are discussed, the methods of differentiating migraine from other forms of primary headache are outlined and the various treatment modalities for migraine are set out in detail.

Posted Thu, 24/03/2011 - 9:01am by Adam Fyfe

Module 1 - The key diagnostic features in mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI)

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The key diagnostic features in identifying mild traumatic brain trauma that can follow a closed head injury involve history, examination, and assessment based on the current MAA guidelines.

Posted Mon, 07/03/2011 - 2:55pm by Adam Fyfe

Module 2 - The key issues in managing mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI)

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The key issues in managing MTBI following a closed head injury with a guide to the first 6 months including prognosis, specific recommendations to minimise impact of symptoms and to gradually resume activity. These are based on current MAA guidelines.

Posted Mon, 07/03/2011 - 2:55pm by Adam Fyfe

Common paediatric orthopaedic conditions

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This education will focus on the key diagnostic and management strategies in evaluating common paediatric orthopaedic conditions which present in general practice. The education will discuss the conditions occurring in the spine and lower limbs, the investigations, differential diagnoses and the appropriate management.

Posted Thu, 10/02/2011 - 2:56pm by Adam Fyfe

The limping child

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This education will focus on the key diagnostic and management strategies in evaluating the limping child. The education will discuss common paediatric gait abnormalities and the assessment, differential diagnoses and appropriate management of a child with a limp.

Posted Thu, 10/02/2011 - 2:47pm by Adam Fyfe
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