E218 - Diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome

Laura Beaton talks to ophthalmologist Alp Atik about his paper on the management of glaucoma in adults. They discuss the types of glaucoma, who should be screened and when, and drug and surgical treatment options. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

Justin Coleman chats with sexual health specialist Manoji Gunathilake about her paper on syphilis. They discuss the resurgence of syphilis in Australia, the importance of testing and priority populations, and interpretation of laboratory results. Manoji also explains the different stages of the disease and how these are managed. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

Laura Beaton speaks with cardiologist James Marangou about his paper summarising key updates from the Australian Guideline for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease. James outlines how to identify high-risk patients, the latest antibiotic treatment advice for Strep A skin and throat infections, and which patients can be managed in community. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

Jo Cheah talks to dermatologist Belinda Welsh about her article on acne vulgaris. Belinda discusses the chronic inflammatory nature of acne and the substantial psychosocial burden if it is inadequately untreated. She discusses the different treatments available and shares practical tips for daily skincare routines and ensuring long term adherence to treatment. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

Dhineli Perera chats with dentist Smitha Sukumar about the use of antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures. They discuss the updated recommendations in Therapeutic Guidelines: Oral and Dental, including when antibiotic prophylaxis is indicated and considerations for immunocompromised patients. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.