December
Respiratory 4 now available
Therapeutic Guidelines: Respiratory 4 covers all of the common respiratory conditions. Chapters have been updated to reflect changes in overall management and new sections have been added on topics as diverse as sleep-disordered breathing in children and noninvasive ventilation.
Health professionals will find Respiratory 4 a valuable resource in assessing and prescribing appropriately for patients with common respiratory problems.
Includes:
- New diagrams of the stepwise approach to treatment of asthma, COPD and allergic rhinitis
- New patient information sheets on correct use of asthma inhalers
- New section on chest X-rays and thoracic CT scans
- The role of corticosteroids in croup
- Pulmonary function tests - interpreting spirograms and flow-volume loops
- Risks and benefits of emergency oxygen use
- A new table with criteria for access to subsidised domiciliary oxygen in different Australian states
- When to treat a spontaneous pneumothorax
- Assessing patient fitness for flying, scuba diving, and surgery
- Recognising and treating obstructive sleep apnoea and other respiratory sleep disorders in adults and children
- Practical introductory advice about continuous postive airways pressure (CPAP) and bilevel ventilation
September
Therapeutic Guidelines eTG complete wins international award for 'Best eBook Publisher'
The Association of Learned and Professional Publishers (ALPSP) has awarded 'Best eBook Publisher' to TGL for its innovative and unique product eTG complete. This prestigious new award recognises enterprise and innovation in this increasingly important feature of scholarly publishing. The award was announced at the ALPSP international conference on 10 September in Oxford, UK.
In announcing this award, the ALPSP said that "Therapeutic Guidelines eTG complete is an excellent example of a small publisher doing something very ambitious and succeeding".
For more information on the ALPSP go to www.alpsp.org
August
Endocrinology 4 now available
Therapeutic Guidelines: Endocrinology 4 has been completely reviewed and now contains the latest thinking in this area. It provides concise, practical and independent advice for the busy practitioner, including:
Diabetes
- new easy-to-follow steps to screen for and diagnose diabetes
- new advice on a starting dose of insulin for type 1 diabetes
- a clear strategy for treating type 2 diabetes
- information on the new incretin enhancers and mimetics
Osteoporosis
- new T-score interpretation table
- changes in pharmacotherapy, including intravenous zoledronic acid and strontium ranelate
Fluid and electrolyte abnormalities
- helpful worked examples for calculating infusion rates when treating hyponatraemia and hypernatraemia
- clear summary of treating hyperkalaemia
- new phosphate binders (sevelamer and lanthanum) for treating hyperphosphataemia
Female sex hormone replacement therapy
- new sections on how to gradually stop sex hormone replacement therapy
- options for women with a history of hormone-dependent cancer
- alternative therapies
Menstrual disorders
- new sections on treating acute emergency menorrhagia and premenstrual syndrome
Male sexual dysfunction
- new detailed instructions for self-injecting alprostadil
- daily dose of tadalafil for erectile dysfunction
Androgenisation in women
- topical use of eflornithine for hirsutism
- concise summary of the use of metformin in polycystic ovary syndrome
Pituitary disorders
- new drug information (quinagolide as second-line therapy for prolactinomas and pegmisovant for acromegaly)
- new section on lymphocytic hypophysitis.
TGL shortlisted for the 'ALPSP Award for Best eBook Publisher' for eTG complete.
The impact of eBooks is an increasingly important factor in scholarly publishing and the Association of Learned and Society Publishers (ALPSP) is recognising this sector by introducing a prestigious new award designed to acknowledge enterprise and innovation. Entry is open to all publishers of academic content made available in eBook format.
The winner of the award will be announced in September during the international conference of the ALPSP.
April
Department of Health and Ageing General Practice eHealth Incentives Program
General practices seeking to be eligible for the new PIP eHealth Incentive are advised that Therapeutic Guidelines eTG complete is the key electronic clinical resource that meets the category criteria for:
'Concise, evidence-based guide to recommendations about patient management that covers all common disorders seen in general practice (latest edition).'
See the Department of Health and Ageing eHealth Incentive Guidelines
eTG complete is not included in any medical practice software and can only be purchased directly from Therapeutic Guidelines Limited.
eTG complete provides clear and consise, independent and evidence-based recommendations for patient management that have been developed by Australia's leading experts. It is available both as a CD as online and updated three times per year, so information is always current.
March
Dermatology 3 now available
Therapeutic Guidelines: Dermatology 3 has been thoroughly reviewed and updated to provide concise practical advice for the busy practitioner.
It features new tables and boxes on:
- Dosing of oral antihistamines
- Important considerations when using topical corticosteroids in adults and in children
- Indications for lasers and their relative efficacy.
Patient information leaflets on Practical measures to minimise solar damage and Care of areas treated with liquid nitrogen are available in print-friendly format. Web links to useful dermatology atlases and patient information and support groups are provided.
Key chapters in Dermatology 3:
- Skin biopsies and other diagnostic tests
Emphasises the important role of skin biopsies in dermatology and gives examples of clinical challenges that are best resolved by a skin biopsy.
- Acne
Provides suggested therapy for different presentations of acne, from mild to severe.
- Contact dermatitis
Outlines general management principles and specific treatment for different body regions.
- Dermatitis
Gives useful advice on how to achieve the best results with topical corticosteroids.
- Genital skin infections
Includes all common infections of the genital skin, with management in males and females discussed separately where appropriate. Management of genital skin diseases affecting children are discussed in the 'Paediatric dermatology' chapter.
- Infectious skin diseases
Notes the increasing prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus within the community and recommends susceptibility testing to guide antibiotic therapy.
- Infestations and bites
Includes common conditions seen by primary care practitioners such as insect bites, lice and scabies.
- Nail disorders
Provides treatment recommendations for common nail disorders such as tinea, ingrown toenails, paronychia and psoriasis, as well as for less common nail dystrophies.
- Paediatric dermatology
Covers all common childhood skin diseases and their management and gives tips for improving general skin condition.
- Psoriasis
Emphasises the need for individualised care. Topical and systemic treatment options are given and the role of phototherapy is explained.
- Solar damage and skin cancer
Stresses the need for sun protection and gives treatment options for skin cancers and other conditions caused by solar damage.
