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Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and management are poised for great change. The advent of blood-based biomarkers heralds a new era in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and has implications for the role of primary care. Additionally, disease-modifying medication for Alzheimer’s disease has recently been…

GPCE Perth is widely recognised as one of the most important education events on the general practice calendar, and is where healthcare professionals come to discover the latest medical innovations, learn novel approaches to care through accredited CPD education, and interact with industry leaders…

Oral corticosteroid (OCS) overuse in asthma is common and harmful. While effective for acute exacerbations and severe asthma, widespread and excessive use of OCS can cause significant side effects. This module aims to raise primary care practitioners' awareness of oral corticosteroid overuse in asthma, its risks, and to help them reduce and prevent unnecessary OCS use in both acute and chronic care.

Severe asthma affects up to 10% of asthma patients and has a significant impact on individuals and the healthcare system. Unlike milder asthma, it has distinct underlying mechanisms and requires specific management. Diagnosis is made by excluding other conditions and ensuring optimal treatment of contributing factors. If asthma remains uncontrolled despite high-dose therapy, guidelines recommend referral for specialist assessment and consideration of monoclonal antibody treatment.

This module will update GPs, and other primary healthcare providers, on the latest evidence to help them confidently diagnose atopic dermatitis and implement individualised treatment approaches. You'll gain access to practical tools and strategies that will allow you to optimise outcomes in your patients with atopic dermatitis.

In this clinical audit, you will review the management of 5 patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) who are overweight or obese, with reference to Australian and international best practice guidelines, and evaluate how you can further reduce their residual risk of an ASCVD event.