Epworth HealthCare

Epworth GP Update

Connecting GPs with Epworth HealthCare

Menu

Skip to content
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • Clinical articles
  • Education & Events
  • Services
  • Find a Doctor
  • Contact us

Epworth Eastern

Iron deficiency

5 June 20176 February 2018Epworth GP Liaison

Iron deficiency is common in Australia, affecting up to 20% of people during their lifetime. Iron deficiency can stem from multiple causes, including low intake of iron-rich foods, reduced absorption or excessive loss of iron, which is usually due to blood loss1-3. Continue reading →

Eosinophilic Oesophagitis Update

6 June 20168 June 2016Epworth GP Liaison

What is Eosinophilic Oesophagitis?

Eosinophilic Oesophagitis (EoE), was first reported in the late 1970s, and has become increasingly recognised in the past decade in both children and adults. Continue reading →

Update on Barrett’s oesophagus

17 February 201519 April 2016Epworth GP Liaison

Barrett’s oesophagus (BO) is a common complication of gastro-oesophageal reflux that occurs in up to 18 per cent of individuals with significant reflux symptoms. BO is the precursor lesion that can progress to oesophageal adenocarcinoma, the incidence of which is increasing rapidly in Western populations. Continue reading →

Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction for severe COPD

5 February 20156 April 2016Epworth GP Liaison

It is estimated that in Australia 7.5 per cent of adults over 40 have COPD that affects their quality of life, and up to 29 per cent of adults over the age of 75. It is the second leading cause of hospitilisation in our community, and one of the leading causes of death and disease burden. Continue reading →

Epworth Specialist Directories

Find accredited Epworth specialists by speciality, name, gender or hospital.

Access Epworth Specialist Directories

Learn more about the services available at Epworth HealthCare

Subscribe for upcoming events and eNewsletters

Receive notifications about upcoming GP webinars, events and our eNewsletters

Tweets

My Tweets

GP education events

Epworth’s GP education programs are specifically tailored to the educational needs of GPs.

All education meetings are accredited by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).

View current CPD education calendar

Event registration

View our upcoming GP education events that are open for registration.

© Epworth Foundation trading as Epworth HealthCare.Disclaimer - Privacy information