The Season for Flu Vaccines is Here Again – MM1504
Influenza viruses typically circulate widely from autumn through early spring. Although most persons who become infected will recover without sequelae, influenza can cause serious illness and death, particularly among persons aged ≥65 years and <2 years and those with medical conditions that confer high risk for complications from influenza.
Modern Medicine – April 2015
Print Solution Significantly Reduces Radiography Costs – MM1504
Radiography practices can reduce printing expenses by an average of 87% when printing on A4 paper instead of film, reveals recent research by Konica Minolta Medical South Africa (KMMSA).
Modern Medicine – April 2015
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Detecting and Managing Depression in Patients with Cardiac Disease – MM1503
Depression is common in patients with cardiac disease, is associated with increased risk of mortality and morbidity and is the major driver of quality of life. Depression is also a major determinant of adherence to treatment strategies. It is therefore important that depressive symptoms are recognised and treated early in patients with cardiac disease.
Modern Medicine – March 2015
Advancing the Science of Wound Bed Preparation for Chronic Wounds – MM1503
Wound healing is the result of dynamic interactive processes that begin at the moment of wounding and involve soluble mediators, many cell types, and extracellular matrices.
Modern Medicine – March 2015
Pressure Ulcers Prevention is Cheaper than Cure – MM1503
Many pressure ulcers are deemed to be avoidable and there are several factors that can influence this, including the development of a care delivery system and a service delivery strategy that incorporate a comprehensive structure, a meticulous process and measurable outcomes.
Modern Medicine – March 2015
Managing Women with Persistent Pain – MM1503
Women frequently present to GPs with persistent, often multiple complaints of pain. Consultations can be challenging, so recognising the many facets of the pain problem and formulating a comprehensive approach to assessment and management may ease the pain for all affected women.
Modern Medicine – March 2015
Lamotrigine is an Antiepileptic and Mood Stabiliser – MM1503
Lamotrigine is used in combination with other anti-seizure drugs for the treatment of partial seizures, tonicclonic seizures and seizures of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It is also used alone for treating partial seizures in patients 16 years and older when converting from other anti-epileptic drugs. Lamotrigine also is used for preventing mood episodes in individuals 18 years or older with bipolar disorder.
Modern Medicine – March 2015
Endometriosis: An Overlooked Condition – MM1503
Endometriosis is a progressive disease in most women and remains a challenging condition. It is greatly under diagnosed, especially in adolescents, primarily because of its variable presentation and the need for laparoscopy for diagnosis. Management is aimed at relieving pain, increasing fertility and preventing recurrence.
Modern Medicine – March 2015
Influenza Time to Vaccinate But Who and Why? – MM1503
Influenza vaccination should be recommended not only to all patients who qualify for the government-funded vaccine but also to those shown to be at increased risk of complications in the 2009-10 influenza pandemic, including the clinically obese and tobacco smokers.
Modern Medicine – March 2015
