Pulmonary Hypertension: What’s New in Diagnosis and Treatment?

Pulmonary Hypertension: What’s New in Diagnosis and Treatment?

Pulmonary hypertension (abnormally elevated pulmonary artery pressure; PH) is often identified during investigation of shortness of breath. Most often it is a result of underlying cardiac and chronic respiratory diseases. Diagnostic criteria for PH have changed recently, with a lower mean pulmonary artery pressure of 20mmHg now used to define PH. Although most commonly due to left heart disease, sometimes it is due to chronic pulmonary arterial disease (WHO Group 1 PH), for which targeted pulmonary vasodilators are efficacious. A systematic diagnostic approach is needed to determine the underlying diagnosis, leading to the optimal treatment, often in partnership with an expert PH centre.

Modern Medicine – Issue 1, 2025

February 14, 2025 by Cardiology

A Prescription with a Difference: Gratitude

A Prescription with a Difference: Gratitude

Gratitude is a powerful human emotion. It is derived from the Latin word gratia, meaning gratefulness or thankfulness. In its simplest form, gratitude refers to a ‘state of thankfulness’ or a ‘state of being grateful. Gratitude is quite difficult to define. It is an emotion, attitude, moral virtue, habit, personality trait and coping response. Gratitude creates positive feelings that have been linked to greater resilience and well-being and has been used therapeutically for treating anxiety and depression.

Modern Medicine – Issue 1, 2025

February 14, 2025 by Ethics

Issue 6, 2024

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

  • Ethics (CPD) – The healing power of relationships
  • Technology – Supercharge your medical practice for efficiency and proitability
  • Orthopaedics (CPD)– Maxillo Fractures in General Practice
  • Endocrinology (CPD) – Skeletal Fragility in Type 2 Diabetes :Assessment and Management
  • 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.

January 3, 2025 by Uncategorized

RSV: Understanding the Silent Threat and the Power of Prevention

RSV: Understanding the Silent Threat and the Power of Prevention

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major yet often overlooked cause of respiratory illness worldwide, especially dangerous to infants, young children and other vulnerable populations. RSV remains a significant contributor to seasonal respiratory infections and severe complications, particularly among high-risk groups. Despite the seemingly mild symptoms, RSV can lead to severe illness and even hospitalisation. The emergence of RSV vaccines promises a substantial advancement in preventive healthcare, highlighting the essential role of vaccination and other preventive measures in reducing RSV’s health impact.

Modern Medicine – Issue 6 2024.

January 3, 2025 by Pulmonology

Maxillofacial Fractures in General Practice

Maxillofacial Fractures in General Practice

Maxillofacial fractures are a common presentation within general practice, particularly fractures associated with low-impact trauma, and in rural and remote settings. Recognising the key clinical features of different types of maxillofacial fractures and red flags for urgent referral can help GPs investigate and manage patients with these injuries

Modern Medicine – Issue 6 2024.

January 3, 2025 by Orthopaedics

Omega-3s are Important for Kids’ Brain Development

Omega-3s are Important for Kids’ Brain Development

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential dietary fatty acids, playing important roles in neural, visual, immune, cardiovascular, integumentary system, and connective tissue functions. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are especially critical in the developing brain and retina, with DHA playing a role in brain and eye function, while EPA has been linked to cardiovascular function, inflammation and immunity.

Modern Medicine – Issue 6 2024.

January 3, 2025 by Paediatrics

Crystal Arthritis – Managing Gout and Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease

Crystal Arthritis – Managing Gout and Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease

Crystal arthritis is a commonly encountered musculoskeletal presentation. Most of these presentations are related to gout or calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD), with patients treated for acute and chronic arthritis. Demonstration of crystals in synovial fluid on polarising light microscopy is the gold standard for diagnosis but clinical features and imaging can assist. Anti-inflammatory therapies are available for the management of acute gout flares and CPPD, and urate-lowering therapy for long-term gout management.

Modern Medicine – Issue 6 2024.

January 3, 2025 by Rheumatology

The Challenges of Diagnosing and Treating Comorbidities in Substance Abuse Treatment

The Challenges of Diagnosing and Treating Comorbidities in Substance Abuse Treatment

Patients with substance use disorders may present with other mental or physical comorbidities or both . Comorbidity of substance use disorders and other mental disorders refers to the co-occurrence of a substance use disorder and another mental disorder in the same patient.

Modern Medicine – Issue 6 2024.

January 3, 2025 by Rehabilitation

Skeletal Fragility in Type 2 Diabetes: Assessment and Management

Skeletal Fragility in Type 2 Diabetes: Assessment and Management

Skeletal fragility is increasingly recognised as a complication of diabetes, with patients with type 2 diabetes at a higher risk of some fragility fractures. The underlying metabolic contributors to skeletal fragility in T2DM are complex and include obesity, hyperinsulinaemia, hyperglycaemia and advanced glycation end products. Extra considerations are required during the calculation of fracture risk for these patients, as well as for the selection of the most suitable investigations and treatments. Currently available osteoporosis treatments are safe and effective in T2DM.

Modern Medicine – Issue 6 2024.

January 3, 2025 by Endocrinology

The Healing Power of Relationships

The Healing Power of Relationships

Human beings are designed to connect and build relationships. These connections can have a profound impact on the health and well-being of those involved. The doctor–patient relationship is an important driver of clinical outcomes – both in promoting desired results and in preventing adverse outcomes. Research in psychotherapy reveals that the nature of the therapist–client relationship accounts for approximately 45% of therapy’s effectiveness.

Modern Medicine – Issue 6 2024.

January 3, 2025 by Ethics
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