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NOFSA Masterclass Series: Assessing Fracture Risk in Osteoporosis – Best Clinical Practice
Bone mass accumulates during growth and peaks at approximately 30 years of age, thereafter remaining relatively stable. In postmenopausal women, however, an accelerated annual bone mineral density (BMD) loss of 2-4% is observed, and a cumulative 25-30% reduction in BMD over 10 years significantly increases the risk for major osteoporotic fracture (MOF).
NOFSA Masterclass: Diagnosing osteoporosis – whom to treat
Clinical research and practice often focus heavily on cardiology, which may lead to the underdiagnosis of conditions like osteoporosis. Osteoporosis, a common metabolic bone disease, is underdiagnosed and affects one in three women and one in five men over 50. The 2024 Osteoporosis Masterclass by NOFSA explores various diagnostic methods and emphasises the importance of recognising and treating osteoporosis across all population groups in South Africa.
NOFSA Masterclass: Secondary causes of osteoporosis in adulthood
Clinical tips for identifying secondary causes of osteoporosis, how to accommodate these according to fracture risk assessment modality, and the principles of bone-specific pharmacotherapy and integrated osteoporosis care.
Mpox – Real-time facts for South African clinicians
Will Mpox move from a public health emergency to my clinical practice? Am I and my staff at risk? Prof Jean Maritz, Clinical Virologist, presents real-time data on the Mpox situation in South Africa; discussing with host, Dr Rust Theron, Physician, the recognition, and diagnosis of Mpox, its treatment and key actions to prevent further infections in the clinic/hospital and the community.
Better Prostate Health (BPH): Modern Approaches to Disturbed Nights & Urinary Urgency from an Aging Prostate
This session will explore how newer therapeutic options and minimally invasive surgical technologies are changing the landscape of benign prostatic hyperplasia. This lunch chat offers valuable perspectives and actionable insights.
The Atrial Fibrillation (AF) avalanche
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) predicts in its 2024 guidance that an AF Avalanche of increased cases will occur across the world as communities age. Primary Care Practitioners will face these patients and their needs daily.
NOFSA Masterclass: Ethical decision-making when assessing for osteoporosis in the older patient
In this fifth National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa (NOFSA) 2024 masterclass, Dr Lipschitz considers an ethical decision-making framework for the assessment and management of osteoporosis in older patients.
Iatrogenesis – First do no harm: Reducing iatrogenesis and enhancing disease prevention
Iatrogenesis describes any adverse outcome or injury, usually unintentional, that occurs as a result of medical care. Iatrogenesis is particularly relevant in the older population, which is more likely to have multimorbidity and, therefore, polypharmacy with an increased risk of adverse drug events (ADEs).
The ethics of the NHI implementation
The proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) in South Africa seeks to address long-standing structural imbalances in the healthcare system. This transformative initiative raises critical questions about the ethical responsibilities of clinicians as they navigate the shifting landscape of patient care.
Managing incontinence, skin conditions and pressure care in older persons
This activity will explore the clinical management of urinary and faecal incontinence, including assessment, differentiation of urinary incontinence types, and strategies for faecal incontinence, followed by a discussion on identifying and managing common skin conditions in older adults, and concluding with an overview of a prevalent clinical issue that affects quality of life, highlighting prevention and management approaches.
Mind Matters: Managing the Geriatric Giants of Delirium and Dementia
This third masterclass from the South African Geriatric Society’s series of six ‘Geriatric Giants’ masterclasses focuses on dementia and delirium in older adults, providing practical guidance on real-world clinical and supportive care.
NOFSA Masterclass: Fracture liaison services – Building stronger pathways for quality osteoporosis care
This sixth and final module of the 2024 NOFSA Masterclass highlights global and local strategies for effective fracture liaison services (FLSs) in managing fragility fractures.
Acute asthma emergencies
Watch this insightful lunch chat on managing acute asthma emergencies. This session will explore key issues, including recognising when a deterioration qualifies as an “attack,” identifying appropriate treatment approaches, determining hospital admission needs, and considering alternative diagnoses for apparent asthma attacks. Take this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and refine your approach to asthma emergencies.
Depression: Diagnosis, treatment & outcomes: How can we do better?
Recognising clinical depression, assessing its extent and initiating treatment with appropriate referral is the key to better outcomes. Prof Piet Oosthuizen shares his experience of treating patients with depressive episodes and major depressive disorder (MDP) with host physician, Dr Rust Theron and provides practical guidance for busy daily clinical practice. Watch this video to explore the newer approaches to help patients deal with daily living and depression.
Practical use of DOACs – a patient profile approach
In this Lunch Chat, Clinical Haematologist Dr Hannes Koornhof (Haemalife Clinic) joins Dr. Rust Theron to discuss DOAC selection, initiation, and long-term management. Focusing on patient profiles and practical approaches, they explore key pitfalls and priorities in prescribing these anticoagulants.
Unpicking allergic rhinitis in adults and children
This CPD activity covers allergic rhinitis (AR) risk factors, pathophysiology, and diagnosis in primary care, including its classification. It also explores evidence-based management, emphasising patient education, allergen avoidance, and treatment recommendations for South African practice.
How to provide best practice in Palliative & End-Of-Life Care
Join us for an insightful discussion on the role of palliative care in modern healthcare and how it serves as an essential, additional layer of support for patients facing serious illnesses such as advanced cancer, end-stage organ failure, or neurodegenerative diseases. This session will explore the four core ethical principles that guide healthcare decisions: autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice; and how they relate to the integration of palliative care at the primary care level.
NOFSA Masterclass: Managing bone health in people affected by breast and prostate cancers
This NOFSA Masterclass addresses cancer treatment-induced bone loss (CTIBL), a common effect of hormone therapy in breast and prostate cancer patients. The session highlights early recognition and proactive management, with practical strategies to protect bone health through lifestyle and pharmacological measures.
The Gut Prescription: A Clinician’s Guide to Gut Microbiome Optimisation
inConversation Spotlight On The Cardiorenal Patient: Cardio Renal Metabolic Syndrome | Understanding its effects on the cardiovascular system
Patients with compromised cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic health present a significant clinical management challenge. In this expert-led discussion, Professor Nqoba Tsabedze engages with host Dr Rust Theron to examine treatment priorities within this high-risk patient population.
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