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WANNA BE A DOCTOR IN AUSTRALIA?

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Interested in working as a doctor in Australia?Yes.......ok you can!  You can find all the information in AMC(Australian Medical Council website). (A). 1.Are you eligible for AMC exams - Self-Check Eligible Medical Schools  2.How to get Medical Registration- Pathways for International Medical Graduates (B). How to Apply- Click Here (C) 1. English Language requirement-Not for AMC exams but only when you apply for medical registration.

DEVELOPMENT OF ANXIETY IN BIPOLAR DISORDER

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there is an accurate research findings regarding the comorbidity of anxiety disorders in individuals with bipolar disorder (BD). Studies have shown that approximately half of individuals with BD will develop an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives, and about a third will have an anxiety disorder at any given time. The presence of an anxiety disorder comorbidity in individuals with BD can have a negative impact on various aspects of their presentation and course of illness, including treatment response and outcome. Unfortunately, there is limited research available on the underlying causes and optimal management of this comorbidity. However, it is important for clinicians to be aware of this potential comorbidity and to screen individuals with BD for anxiety disorders. Providing comprehensive and ongoing treatment for both conditions can help prevent the negative consequences of anxiety disorder comorbidity in individuals with BD. This may include a combination of medication ...

EPILEPSY MANAGEMENT-AUSTRALIA

Treatment of status epilepticus in hospital. 1.Immediate measures Secure airway Give oxygen Assess cardiac and respiratory function Secure iv access Give lorazepam 4 mg iv or diazepam 10 mg iv Repeat after 10 mins if no response 2.In hospital Take blood for electrolytes, LFT, calcium, glucose, clotting, AED levels and storage for later analysis Measure blood gases Establish aetiology Give thiamine or 50% glucose solution if indicated Within 30 minutes In patients with established epilepsy: give usual AED orally, NG or iv 3.In patients with new-onset epilepsy or if seizures continue: fosphenytoin (18 mg/kg phenytoin equivalent), up to 150 mg/min with ECG monitoring or phenytoin 18mg/kg, 50 mg/min with ECG or phenobarbital 15 mg/kg iv, 100 mg/min Longer than ITU may be necessary minutes Anaesthetise with EEG monitoring Midazolam, phenobarbital, propofol, or thiopentone most commonly used Non-convulsive status Augment or reinstate usual AEDs Consider ...

MCQs

GOOD DAY ! Hi next to come is MCQ discussion............please mind that you needs to know what exactly is "ASKING".......this will help to select what is the answer.....!!!