Year-end November/December edition available now

The end of the year is nigh, and we have one last edition for you for 2015, new off the presses. The edition covers CNS, Allergy, Asthma and Anaemia in more detail.

There is some interesting news for you to read through in RoundUp this month.

Open it now and see for yourself.

If you’d like to complete the CPD questionnaire in the current edition, simply point your browser to Our Online CPD System and follow the prompts from there.

Modern Medicine, the journal that’s with you wherever you go.

November 24, 2015 by Uncategorized

Iron Deficiency Anaemia | Causes, symptoms and treatment

Iron Deficiency Anaemia | Causes, symptoms and treatment – MM1511

Iron deficiency anaemia remains a significant problem in South Africa and has impacts on development, health and wellbeing. This review focuses on the causes, diagnosis and management of iron deficiency and provides some useful advice regarding iron replacement.

Modern Medicine – November 2015

November 24, 2015 by Anaemia Haematology

A Clinical Approach to Allergic Rhinitis

A Clinical Approach to Allergic Rhinitis – MM1511

History is a critical aspect of the assessment process in allergic rhinitis, and provides a framework for interpreting investigations including serum specific IgE and skin test results. Management comprises allergen avoidance, symptomatic drug therapy and allergen-specific immunotherapy, the latter being an effective longterm treatment.

Modern Medicine – November 2015

November 24, 2015 by Allergies ENT Immunology Pulmonology

Bupropion for Depression Improves Day-to-day Functioning

Bupropion for Depression Improves Day-to-day Functioning – MM1511

Bupropion is a dopamine–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that is effective not only for depressive disorders but also for nicotine dependence. Due to the lack of serotonergic activity, it has less propensity to induce sexual dysfunction, weight gain and a psychological side effect of apathy syndrome than selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These adverse events are important because they are the primary reasons of SSRI discontinuation.

Modern Medicine – November 2015

November 24, 2015 by CNS Depression

World’s Most Portable Molecular Diagnostics System Unveiled

World’s Most Portable Molecular Diagnostics System Unveiled – MM1511

Cepheid and FIND have unveiled the GeneXpert & Omni, the world’s most portable molecular diagnostics system enabling unprecedented access to accurate, fast and potentially lifesaving diagnosis for patients suspected of TB, HIV and Ebola in even the most remote areas of the world.

Modern Medicine – November 2015

November 24, 2015 by Hiv Pathology Virology

October Edition | Bumper Cardiology Feature

The October edition is hot off the presses, and in it we cover cardiology and womens health in more detail. Resistant hypertension and ACS are covered in the former subject, while emergency contraception and migraine are included in the latter.

This month we include articles on:

Ethics  |  Cardiology  |  Contraception  |  Pain  |  CNS  and more


With new and interesting, clinically relevant articles for you to read, Modern Medicine is the magazine for you!

Open it now and see for yourself.

We also include our bi-monthly ethics CPD article, allowing you to score a further 6 points towards your allotment.

If you’d like to complete the CPD questionnaire in the current edition, simply point your browser to Our Online CPD System and follow the prompts from there.

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October 27, 2015 by Uncategorized

Acute Coronary Syndromes | The Importance of Secondary Prevention

Acute Coronary Syndromes The Importance of Secondary Prevention – MM1510

Managing patients with acute coronary syndromes extends well beyond hospitalisation with the index event. It is essential to recognise the importance of secondary prevention as patients with acute coronary syndromes experience higher mortality and morbidity and are at high risk of future cardiovascular events. GPs play a crucial role in optimising secondary prevention to ensure these patients receive the best possible cardiac care.

Modern Medicine – October 2015

October 27, 2015 by Acute Coronary Syndrome Cardiology

How to Diagnose and Manage Resistant Hypertension

How to Diagnose and Manage Resistant Hypertension – MM1510

The number of truly drug-resistant hypertensive patients is small if careful attention is paid to blood pressure measurement , lifestyle measures are instituted and treatment is adjusted as required. An effective drug combination for the treatment of resistant hypertension is an ACE inhibitor (or angiotensin II receptor blocker), a calcium channel blocker and a thiazide-like diuretic, with possibly the addition of a fourth drug.

Modern Medicine – October 2015

October 27, 2015 by Cardiology Hypertension
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