Patient Health is More than Just Medical Care and Lifestyle Coaching

Patient Health is More than Just Medical Care and Lifestyle Coaching

There is strong evidence from around the globe that people who are poor and less educated have more health problems and die earlier than those who are richer and more educated, and these disparities exist even in wealthy countries. To make an impact on improving health equity and providing more patient centred care, it is necessary to better understand and address the underlying causes of poor health. Yet doctors often feel helpless and frustrated when faced with the complex and intertwined health and social challenges of their patients. Many avoid asking about social issues, preferring to focus on medical treatment and lifestyle counselling.

Modern Medicine – Issue 5 2023

October 13, 2023 by Ethics

Mental Health andSubstance Use Disorders

Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

This article will provide a discussion on the relationship between mental disorders and substance use disorders. This will be achieved by initially providing definitions of the various terms which will be utilised in the article, after this, a discussion on the issues around establishing a connection between mental disorders and substance use disorders will be provided. Lastly, there will be a discussion on the common mental disorders that are associated with substance use disorders.

Modern Medicine – Issue 5 2023

October 13, 2023 by Addiction

Issue 4, 2023

The latest edition of Modern Medicine is now available for you to read. We have some great articles featured in this edition:

  • Ethics (CPD) – Healthcare is more than just an Ideology: It’s a collaboration
  • Infection Control – Careful use of antibiotics shows a higher cure rate
  • Virology(CPD) – South African HIV Clinicians Society Guidelines for antiretroviral therapy in adults:2023 Update
  • A RoundUp Section & many more….

Also, a reminder that, not only do we have CPD questions available within the magazine itself, we also have an online CPD portal that allows you to score even more points by simply completing your test online.

August 18, 2023 by Uncategorized

A Clinical Approach to Managing Obesity in Adults

A Clinical Approach to Managing Obesity in Adults

Obesity is a complex chronic disease that is strongly associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality. Routine screening is required to assess the complications of obesity. Therapies for managing obesity should be guided by an individual’s body mass index, comorbidities and the presence and severity of obesity-related complications.

Modern Medicine – Issue 4 2023

August 18, 2023 by Endocrinology

Early Intervention Alters the Prediabetes Trajectory

Early Intervention Alters the Prediabetes Trajectory

Prediabetes is a high-risk state for progression to diabetes with an annualised conversion rate of 5–10%, with a similar proportion converting back to normoglycaemia. Proactive screening and a prompt lifestyle intervention in those with incident prediabetes is effective in preventing the progression to type 2 diabetes in many patients. The addition of metformin has a selectively greater impact in certain categories of patients.

Modern Medicine – Issue 4 2023

August 18, 2023 by Endocrinology

An Update on Clinical Prospectsand Management of Osteoarthritis

An Update on Clinical Prospects and Management of Osteoarthritis

The rising prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA) in the general population has necessitated the development of novel treatment options. Over the next few years, several prospective therapies focusing on inflammation, cartilage metabolism, subchondral bone remodelling, cellular senescence and the peripheral nociceptive pathway are predicted to transform the OA therapy landscape. This is a shortened version of the original open access articles.

Modern Medicine – Issue 4 2023

August 18, 2023 by Rheumatology

Fluid Regulation is Vital inHypertension Management

Fluid Regulation is Vital in Hypertension Management

Fluid balance is inextricably linked with electrolyte balance, both in the intracellular (rich in K+ ions) and extracellular (rich in Na+ & Cl- ions) compartments, where trading of electrolytes is the core strategy of renal fluid regulation. Medicinal products that affect renal regulation of electrolyte excretion have a significant effect in terms of the quantity of fluid control and thus water homeostasis.

Modern Medicine – Issue 4 2023

August 18, 2023 by Cardiology

Lipid Levels – Important Clues for Cardio and Pancreas Health

Lipid Levels – Important Clues for Cardio and Pancreas Health

Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG), as an important component of atherogenic dyslipidaemia and a cardiovascular disease risk factor, should be carefully evaluated and managed via lifestyle modification and pharmacotherapy. Although statins form a basis of the contemporary lipid-modifying treatment, major trials support the findings that therapy with fibrates is most beneficial in patients with triglyceride levels above 204mg/dL and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) below 34mg/dL.

Modern Medicine – Issue 4 2023

August 18, 2023 by Cardiology
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