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Full Edition 169 (6 interviews)
158-Minutes
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This audio file contains all 6 interviews in this edition.

  • Track 1: CKD: Are We Missing the Window to Intervene?
  • Track 2: Baker Lipid Series [Part 5]: LDL Targets Have Changed – Are Your Patients at Goal?
  • Track 3: Hot Flushes: A Journey Through VMS Miniseries [Part 5]: The Hidden Impact of Hot Flushes and Night Sweats
  • Track 4: Pregnancy and RSV: The Conversation That Helps Protect Babies from Birth
  • Track 5: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A Silent Health Crisis [Part 3]: Practical Approaches to Managing OSA
  • Track 6: Dietary Challenges in T2D Miniseries [Part 6]: A Practical 3-Step Framework for Using Diabetes-Specific Nutritional Formulas

To view reference lists or product information please go to the individual interviews.

Host

Dr Ginni Mansberg

GP, Author, Podcaster, Presenter.

Dr Sneha Wadhwani

GP, Bondi Junction Medical & Dental Centre, Sydney.

Dr Anita Sharma

GP, Platinum Medical Centre, Chermside, Brisbane.

Guest Experts

  • Dr Richard Phoon

    Dr Richard Phoon

    Nephrologist, Westmead Hospital, Sydney.

  • Professor Peter Psaltis, Cardiologist

    Professor Peter Psaltis, Cardiologist

    Cardiologist, Adelaide Heart Clinic, South Australia.

  • Dr Ginni Mansberg

    Dr Ginni Mansberg

    GP & Leading Expert in Women's Health, Perimenopause & Menopause.

  • Associate Professor Daryl Cheng

    Associate Professor Daryl Cheng

    Paediatrician & Chief Clinical Information Officer, The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne.

  • Professor Brendon Yee

    Professor Brendon Yee

    Respiratory and Sleep Physician, the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney.

  • Dr Anita Sharma

    Dr Anita Sharma

    A GP from Brisbane.


Dietary Challenges in T2D Miniseries (Part 6)

A Practical 3-Step Framework for Using Diabetes-Specific Nutritional Formulas
18-Minutes
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Nutrition is a fundamental part of type 2 diabetes management, yet many patients struggle to meet dietary recommendations in everyday life.

In this interview, Brisbane GP Dr Anita Sharma joins Dr Ginni Mansberg to discuss the role of diabetes-specific nutritional formulas (DSNFs) as part of a broader diabetes management plan. We introduce a new 3-step clinical practice framework to help GPs assess patient suitability, tailor the approach and monitor progress.

We also explore practical considerations for incorporating DSNFs alongside glucose-lowering therapies, including SGLT2 inhibitors, insulin, and GLP-1 receptor agonists, with a focus on glycaemic management, weight, nutritional intake and preservation of lean muscle mass.

Host

Dr Ginni Mansberg

GP, Author, Podcaster, Presenter.

Guest Experts

  • Dr Anita Sharma

    Dr Anita Sharma

    GP, Brisbane.


Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A Silent Health Crisis (Part 3)

Practical Approaches to Managing OSA
23-Minutes
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How should GPs approach adults with obesity-related obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in everyday practice?

Through a series of practical patient scenarios, Professor Brendon Yee discusses treatment timing, patient selection, balancing weight management with established therapies, and tailoring management to each patient’s symptom burden, comorbidities and clinical priorities.

He also explores emerging therapies and what they may mean for the future management of OSA.

Host

Dr Anita Sharma

GP, Platinum Medical Centre, Chermside, Brisbane.

Guest Experts

  • Professor Brendon Yee

    Professor Brendon Yee

    Respiratory and Sleep Physician, the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney.


Pregnancy and RSV: The Conversation That Helps Protect Babies from Birth
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Since the launch of the National RSV Mother and Infant Protection Program on 3 February 2025, more than 295,000 doses of the RSV maternal vaccination have been administered to pregnant people across Australia. Data from 13 hospitals across Australia show that we are now seeing a real-world impact consistent with the Phase 3 data. But every missed recommendation is a missed opportunity to protect newborns during their most vulnerable months.

In this interview, paediatrician Dr Daryl Cheng explores the burden of RSV in infants, reviews the safety and effectiveness of maternal vaccination, and discusses why GP recommendations remain critical to protecting babies from their first breath and reducing severe disease and hospitalisation.

Host

Dr Ginni Mansberg

GP, Author, Podcaster, Presenter.

Guest Experts

  • Associate Professor Daryl Cheng

    Associate Professor Daryl Cheng

    Paediatrician & Chief Clinical Information Officer, The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne.


Hot Flushes: A Journey Through VMS Miniseries (Part 5)

The Hidden Impact of Hot Flushes and Night Sweats
17-Minutes
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Many women experiencing hot flushes and night sweats may present with fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog or low mood, without recognising vasomotor symptoms as the contributing factor.

In this interview, Dr Ginni Mansberg discusses the impact these symptoms have on quality of life and explores practical strategies to support women in clinical practice. With up to 80% of women experiencing hot flushes, let’s connect the dots and support women with a shared decision-making approach to treatment.

Host

Dr Sneha Wadhwani

GP, Bondi Junction Medical & Dental Centre, Sydney.

Guest Experts

  • Dr Ginni Mansberg

    Dr Ginni Mansberg

    GP & Leading Expert in Women's Health, Perimenopause & Menopause


Tackling Hypertension Head-On Miniseries (Part 8)

Let's Get Practical: Managing Hypertension in the Real World
26-Minutes
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We all know what best-practice hypertension management looks like. But what happens when you have an overflowing waiting room, patients with multiple competing health issues, and hypertension is just one of many priorities? With only around 3 in 10 Australians treated for hypertension achieving blood pressure control, how can GPs make meaningful improvements in everyday practice?

In this practical interview we talk about real-world strategies that can help overcome common barriers, including treatment inertia, implementing automated office blood pressure monitoring (AOBP), using practice audits and recall systems, and simplifying treatment with single-pill combinations (SPCs). If you’re looking for practical ideas that can be implemented in a busy general practice, this interview is well worth a listen.

Host

Professor Alta Schutte

Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, the University of New South Wales, Professorial Fellow, the George Institute for Global Health, and Co-Chair of the National Hypertension Taskforce of Australia.

Guest Experts

  • Dr Ania Samarawickrama

    Dr Ania Samarawickrama

    A specialist GP at MyHealth, Paramatta.


The Baker Lipid Series (Part 5)

LDL Targets Have Changed - Are Your Patients at Goal?
21-Minutes
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Cardiovascular disease remains Australia’s leading cause of death, yet many patients with ASCVD are still not achieving recommended LDL cholesterol targets.

In this practical discussion we discuss why LDL targets matter, what the updated Heart Foundation guidance means for everyday practice, and how GPs can overcome treatment inertia using combination therapy and practical practice tools. The interview also highlights the LipidPlan in a Box toolkit, designed to help practices systematically improve lipid management and patient outcomes.

Host

Dr Anita Sharma

GP, Platinum Medical Centre, Chermside, Brisbane.

Guest Experts

  • Professor Peter Psaltis

    Professor Peter Psaltis

    Cardiologist, Adelaide Heart Clinic, South Australia.


CKD: Are We Missing the Window to Intervene?
17-Minutes
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 1 in 10 Australian adults, yet many patients remain undiagnosed until advanced disease develops. Early intervention can help delay kidney failure, reduce cardiovascular risk and potentially avoid dialysis.

In this interview, we discuss the importance of early CKD detection, the evolving role of SGLT2 inhibitors in CKD management, and the recent expanded PBS criteria, which now simplify access for more patients.

Host

Dr Anita Sharma

GP, Platinum Medical Centre, Chermside, Brisbane.

Guest Experts

  • Dr Richard Phoon

    Dr Richard Phoon

    Nephrologist, Westmead Hospital, Sydney.


Full Edition 168 (6 interviews)
101-Minutes
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This audio file contains all 6 interviews in this edition.

  • Track 1: COVID-19 & Chronic Respiratory Diseases: Why GPs Need a Clear Action Plan Today
  • Track 2: Everything Menopause Miniseries [Part 10], Bone Loss at Menopause: What to Assess, When to Act
  • Track 3: Everything Menopause Miniseries [Part 11], Too Young for Menopause? Identifying Premature Ovarian Insufficiency in Primary Care
  • Track 4: Improving Flu Vaccination Uptake in Children: The Role of Intranasal Vaccines
  • Track 5: Optimising Type 2 Diabetes Care: Insights from Real-World PBS Data
  • Track 6: A Mechanism-Based Approach to Acne Management

To view reference lists or product information please go to the individual interviews.

Host

Dr Ginni Mansberg

GP, Author, Podcaster, Presenter.

Dr Anita Sharma

GP, Platinum Medical Centre, Chermside, Brisbane.

Guest Experts

  • Associate Professor Anthony Byrne

    Associate Professor Anthony Byrne

    Thoracic Physician, St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney.

  • A/Prof Christian Girgis

    A/Prof Christian Girgis

    Endocrinologist, Head of the Osteoporosis Service, Westmead Hospital, Sydney.

  • A/Prof. Amanda Vincent

    A/Prof. Amanda Vincent

    Endocrinologist, Monash Health and Monash University in Melbourne.

  • Pauline MacDonald

    Pauline MacDonald

    Independent Consultant Nurse, UK.

  • Dr Tamara Milder

    Dr Tamara Milder

    Endocrinologist, St Vincent’s Clinic in Sydney.

  • Associate Professor Lisa Byrom

    Associate Professor Lisa Byrom

    Specialist Dermatologist and Director of Training for the Queensland Faculty of the Australasian College of Dermatologists, QLD


A Mechanism-Based Approach to Acne Management
16-Minutes
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Acne is a common and often persistent condition, with significant physical and psychological impact. Despite the wide range of available treatments, many patients with acne experience suboptimal outcomes due to poor tolerability and adherence.

This interview explores the key drivers of acne and how treatment choice can influence both efficacy and patient experience, with practical strategies for GPs to optimise management.

Host

Dr Ginni Mansberg

GP, Author, Podcaster, Presenter.

Guest Experts

  • Associate Professor Lisa Byrom

    Associate Professor Lisa Byrom

    Specialist Dermatologist and Director of Training for the Queensland Faculty of the Australasian College of Dermatologists, QLD


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