Anxiety Disorders areNotoriously Undertreated

Anxiety Disorders are Notoriously Undertreated

Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent psychiatric disorders and are associated with a high burden of illness. With a 12-month prevalence of 10.3%, specific (isolated) phobias are the most common anxiety disorders, although persons suffering from isolated phobias rarely seek treatment. Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia is the next most common type with a prevalence of 6.0%, followed by social anxiety disorder (also called social phobia; 2.7%) and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD; 2.2%). Alprazolam is the most commonly prescribed psychotropic medication for anxiety and panic disorders in the US.

Modern Medicine – Issue 4 2024

August 16, 2024 by Psychiatry

When to Consider a Care Home for Those with Alzheimer’s?

When to Consider a Care Home for Those with Alzheimer’s?

A person with dementia will need more care and support as their condition progresses, and there may come a time when they will need to move into full-time or residential care. This could be because a care home may be able to meet the needs of the person better. Or, it could be because something changes that then makes it difficult for the person with dementia to stay living at home.

Modern Medicine – Issue 4 2024

August 16, 2024 by Neurology

Post-adolescent Acne in Women –What is the Cause and How can it be Managed?

Post-adolescent Acne in Women –What is the Cause and How can it be Managed?

Increasing numbers of women worldwide continue to have acne after adolescence or may even develop it in their 20s to 40s. Polycystic ovary syndrome may be an underlying cause of postadolescent acne in women. Assessment should include menstrual history taking and examination for clinical signs of hyperandrogenism, such as hirsutism. Hormone therapy (usually the combined oral contraceptive pill) is an effective adjunct in the management of post-adolescent acne in women, including those with normal serum androgen profiles. Other antiandrogens, such as cyproterone acetate, may need to be taken in addition to the oral contraceptive pill.

Modern Medicine – Issue 4 2024

August 16, 2024 by Acne Dermatology

Contraceptive Counselling:More important now than ever before

Contraceptive Counselling: More important now than ever before

Nearly half of all pregnancies, totalling 121 million each year throughout the world, are unintended.1 In Southern Africa, 65% of pregnancies between 2015 and 2019 were unintended, and 36% ended in abortion.2 Despite the availability of highly effective contraception, the number of unplanned pregnancies remains high. Research indicates that women want to talk about a wide range of different aspects concerning their contraception.

Modern Medicine – Issue 4 2024

August 16, 2024 by Contraception

Diagnosis and Management of Endometriosis

Diagnosis and Management of Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a common disorder that can cause pelvic pain and infertility, may involve multiple organ systems, and can adversely affect quality of life. The cause of endometriosis is not fully understood, and no curative treatment currently exists. Although surgery can provide a definitive histopathological diagnosis, most international guidelines now recommend a nonsurgical diagnosis based on symptoms, findings on physical examination and imaging to reduce delays to starting treatment. Treatments target symptoms and include hormonal suppression, surgery or a combination of both approaches, as well as multidisciplinary care to address persistent pain arising from central sensitisation and nociplastic pain processes, if required.

Modern Medicine – Issue 4 2024

August 16, 2024 by Gynaecology

Hypertension Types and Subtypes

Hypertension Types and Subtypes

Hypertension is the most prevalent CV disorder in the world and according to the WHO, it affects 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 years worldwide, two-thirds living in low-income and middle-income countries. In 2019, the global age-standardised average prevalence of hypertension in adults aged 30–79 years was reported to be 34% in men and 32% in women.

Modern Medicine – Issue 4 2024

August 16, 2024 by Hypertension

Issue 3, 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 Hidden Culture of Medicine
  • Pulmonology – Soothing Cough Relief
  • Pulmonology (CPD)– Community Acquired Pneumonia: GP care after the pandemic
  • Ophthalmology (CPD) – Allergic Conjuctivitis : Subtypes and management strategies
  • 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.

July 19, 2024 by Uncategorized

Soothing Cough Relief

Soothing Cough Relief

Cough due to upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) or cough without a preceding infection is one of the most frequent complaints encountered by family physicians and paediatric providers. Cough, more than other symptoms, is extremely disruptive. In the absence of effective antiviral treatment for URTI, many parents try to find products that will relieve a cough until the illness resolves.1 Medicinal plants have been used for centuries, including for the treatment of coughs.

Modern Medicine – Issue 3 2024

July 19, 2024 by Pulmonology

Community-acquired Pneumonia:GP Care after the Pandemic

Community-acquired Pneumonia:GP Care after the Pandemic

Community-acquired pneumonia is common and most patients can be managed in the community. Amoxicillin remains the empirical antibiotic of choice to treat patients with community-acquired pneumonia. Pulse oximetry is noninvasive and readily available and should be used in initial patient assessment to help determine disease severity. An episode of pneumonia presents an opportunity to modify the patient’s risk factors, including smoking, high alcohol intake and poor dental hygiene. If a chest x-ray shows abnormalities, it should be repeated at six weeks to confirm resolution.

Modern Medicine – Issue 3 2024

July 19, 2024 by Pulmonology
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