Establishing an Accurate Allergy Diagnosis is Key
Allergic diseases are amongst the most prevalent diseases worldwide and the burden of these diseases continues to increase. An accurate diagnosis coupled with optimal therapy requires the use of appropriate tests to confirm the allergen sensitisation and detailed information about exposure to the putative allergen.
Modern Medicine – Issue 3 2021
Towards Definitive Management of Allergic Rhinitis
Best use of new and established therapies
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa impacting almost 25% of Canadians and up to 38.5% of South Africans. The standard of care for AR includes a treatment plan that takes into account patient preferences, the severity of the disease, and most essentially involves a shared decision-making process between patient and provider. This is a shortened version of the original open access article.
Modern Medicine – Issue 3 2021
Running a Profitable Healthcare Practice
With excellent patient outcomes and a solid reputation, Michael’s healthcare practice seemed to be thriving. As his practice grew, so did the time spent on managing the accompanying admin. He was spending so much energy on these functions that he couldn’t focus on improving treatment service for his patients.
Modern Medicine – Issue 3 2021
Unpacking the Mind-body Connection to Health
“According to the mind–body or biopsychosocial paradigm, which supersedes the older biomedical model, there is no real division between mind and body because of networks of communication that exist between the brain and neurological, endocrine and immune systems.” – Oakley Ray, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Psychiatry and Pharmacology at Vanderbilt University, USA.
Modern Medicine – Issue 3 2021
The latest edition of Modern Medicine is now available for you to read. We have some great articles featured in this edition to give you something to read over the easter break period; topics covered include:
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Managing Residual Cardiovascular Risk with Fenofibrate
Although statins are the first-line treatment for hyperlipidaemia, risk of cardiovascular disease remains even with treatment. Fibrates such as fenofibrate have been shown to have a role in further reducing cardiovascular risk, especially in cases of metabolic syndrome and severe hyperlipidaemia and dyslipidaemia.
Modern Medicine – Issue 2 2021
How to Optimise Therapy for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
The prognosi s for patients with heart failure is poor, with high rates of hospitalisation and mortality. It is essential to optimise pharmacotherapy and device therapies that improve the prognosis for patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
Modern Medicine – Issue 2 2021
Pre-eclampsia Prediction and Prevention is Key
Pre-eclampsia (PE) is a complex pregnancy disease that affects the safety of 3% to 5% of pregnancies worldwide and is one of the important causes of maternal, foetal and neonatal deaths. To date, the pathogenesis of PE is not yet clear. Due to the lack of specific effective treatments for PE, its prediction and prevention are particularly important.
Modern Medicine – Issue 2 2021
Complementary Management of Throat Infections Cuts Antibiotic Use
Sore throat and pharyngitis represent more than 2% and 5% of all outpatient primary care visits for adult and paediatric populations, respectively. Preventing complications requires antimicrobial treatment, but growing antibiotic resistance has placed emphasis on minimising antibiotic use. For centuries, the therapeutic properties of various spices and herbal plants have been used to treat several viral and bacterial infections. Natural health remedies and supplements are undergoing extensive study for their potential to reduce antibiotic resistance and to offer alternative natural antimicrobial agents with fewer adverse effects on the human body.
Modern Medicine – Issue 2 2021
Managing PEI after Gastrointestinal Surgery
Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) is associated with disorders of the pancreas such as chronic pancreatitis, acute necrotising pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, but can also occur as a consequence of gastrointestinal (GI) and pancreatic surgery.
Modern Medicine – Issue 2 2021