Diabetes

Australian primary healthcare has been transitioning from episodic to continuous care of patients with diabetes.

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An unusual breast lesion in an adolescent female highlights the need for adherence to a validated algorithm for investigation of a new breast symptom.

Goals of treatment in advanced breast cancer are to prolong life, manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

A man presented with a three-year history of intensely itchy legs following failed treatment with mild to mid-strength topical steroids elsewhere.

While paediatric cervical masses are most commonly benign and transient in nature, judicious consideration of red flag and congenital conditions is crucial.

Pilomatrixoma is a rare benign appendageal tumour that can be easily mistaken for more frequent subcutaneous nodules because of some similar features.

Reaching blood pressure targets in patients with chronic kidney disease is a challenge, but can be more easily achieved with greater continuity of care.

Complex spinal pain interdisciplinary assessment in a primary care setting shows reasonable long-term outcomes comparable to more intensive interventions.

A supervisor’s identity is strongly tied to relationships that support and reinforce their role; it is important to recognise, protect and cultivate a program that values these relationships.

Not all preferences outlined in an individual’s advance care plan are implemented during their end-of-life care.

An updated overview of Burkholderia pseudomallei, the causative agent of melioidosis, including epidemiology, risk factors for infection, spectrum of clinical disease, diagnosis and management.

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