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Neurodiversity, which refers to variations between human minds occurring naturally within a population, is the focus of this month's issue.
Viewpoint
It is necessary to be up to date with knowledge and language about autism, as society’s understanding of autism is continuingly being refined and informed by the Autistic community.
Clinical
Timely and effective treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can make an enormous difference to the individual and to their family and peers.
Children with developmental or behavioural differences may present to a general practitioner in various ways.
Once considered rare, Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is now understood to be relatively common, occurring in approximately 1% of school-aged children.
With studies showing a reduced life expectancy and poor physical and mental health, it is important that healthcare professionals strive towards improving the lives of Autistic people.
Editorial
General practitioners are well placed to support their neurodivergent patients once recognised, with or without a formal diagnosis.
Letters
Readers express their opinions on published articles and topics of interest.
Understanding common presentation and physical examination findings is the first step in diagnosing and, ultimately, managing symptomatic rotational abnormalities in children and adolescents.
Transient vision loss can imply serious underlying pathology; therefore, accurate history-taking and astute observation are paramount.
Case Study
A woman aged 55 years presented to her general practitioner with intermittent episodes of dizziness, sweating and shakiness for the past four months.
It is reasonable to consider including exercise-based services in the care team to enable patients with non-specific chronic low back pain to transition to self-management.
A man aged 62 years who worked as school cleaner presented with concerns of a blue-grey colouration to all his nails.
There has been some concern about potential side effects of oral, topical or inhaled steroids, including reduction in growth, weight gain, behavioural changes and immunosuppression.
Research
When detected early, nine in 10 Australians with bowel cancer can be successfully treated, yet participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program remains low.
A calculation of absolute fracture risk is commonly provided with bone mineral density reports in Australia, usually using either FRAX (Australia) or Garvan Fracture Risk Calculator (Garvan).
Professional
The enhanced Residential Medication Management Review program will address barriers and support general practitioners to make medication changes for older Australians.
Clinical challenge
This clinical challenge is based on this month’s Focus articles. To complete this activity, go to the RACGP website.