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Erectile dysfunction - clinical fact sheet and MCQ

Erectile dysfunction is more than a social problem - it’s associated with significant morbidity, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and benign prostate hyperplasia. This FastTrack activity takes you through the risk factors, assessment and management of erectile dysfunction. Earn RP and EA CPD with completion of the quiz.

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Osteoporosis in over 50s - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Osteoporosis in over 50s - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Medcast Medical Education Team

Osteoporosis is a significant health issue, affecting millions of Australians over the age of 50. Appropriate screening for at-risk patients is the first step in reducing the risk of minimal trauma fractures. This FastTrack activity discusses the application of DXA scanning as well as pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for osteoporosis. Complete the quiz to receive RP and EA CPD.

Recognising and responding to suicide risk in Australian veterans: a guide for GPs
Recognising and responding to suicide risk in Australian veterans: a guide for GPs
Dr Catherine Eltringham

This article equips GPs with practical strategies to recognise and assess suicide risk in Australian veterans. It outlines tools to support your consultation and assessment, and highlights referral pathways such as Open Arms – Veterans and Families Counselling and DVA services to support early intervention and save lives in general practice.

Gas trapping & breath stacking - What is your asthmatic patient telling you?
Gas trapping & breath stacking - What is your asthmatic patient telling you?
Susan Helmrich

This article explores the risks and management of dynamic hyperinflation in mechanically ventilated patients with status asthmaticus. It outlines causes such as airway obstruction and bronchospasm, and provides strategies for adjusting ventilation settings to minimise gas trapping, support cardiac function, and reduce complications like pneumothorax and systemic hypotension.

Atrial fibrillation stroke prevention - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Atrial fibrillation stroke prevention - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
Quality Use of Medicines Alliance

This is the second FastTrack on atrial fibrillation (AF). Part 1 described the diagnosis, initial assessment of AF, and indications for urgent review. This FastTrack describes the approach to setting a management strategy using risk calculators, how to assess and reduce risk factors, and long term monitoring of patients with AF.

Ready - Set - Resus
Ready - Set - Resus
Susan Helmrich

While cardiac arrest is often a rare event, the high stakes nature means we need to be able to respond instinctively, ensuring immediate effective action when it matters most. How do you stay prepared in-between ALS or PALS courses?

Major depression - clinical fact sheet & MCQ
Major depression - clinical fact sheet & MCQ
Quality Use of Medicines Alliance

Best-practice treatment of depression no longer considers pharmacotherapy as the default first-line therapy for many patients. In this FastTrack activity, you will update your knowledge of evidence-based interventions for major depression, including when to consider medications and when to cease them. Complete the quiz to receive 30mins EA and 30mins RP CPD.

Understanding chronic pain in veterans: a guide for primary care providers
Understanding chronic pain in veterans: a guide for primary care providers
Dr Catherine Eltringham

Almost 90% of veterans report suffering from pain on transitioning out of military service and service-related injuries are often implicated. Open Arms and DVA have developed resources to support them and guide your care. Management includes education, non-medical interventions, allied health support, and selective medical treatments. Addressing mental health is crucial.

Critical care nutrition: enteral vs parenteral recommendations for the ICU patient
Critical care nutrition: enteral vs parenteral recommendations for the ICU patient
Susan Helmrich

Nutrition plays a vital role in the recovery of critically ill patients. Evidence-based recommendations for patients in the ICU focus on the timing, energy requirement and protein targets as well as the role of micronutrients. The route of administration is not always straightforward and best guided by the patient's clinical needs, indications and contraindications.

Atrial fibrillation diagnosis and assessment - clinical fact sheet & MCQ
Atrial fibrillation diagnosis and assessment - clinical fact sheet & MCQ
Quality Use of Medicines Alliance

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common and significantly impacts mortality, contributing to as many as 1 in 10 deaths in Australia. This FastTrack is the first of two, focusing on the diagnosis and management of AF, from the recommendations on opportunistic screening to identifying comorbidities and precipitating factors. Complete the quiz to earn 30mins EA and 30mins RP CPD.