Australian Journal of General Practice
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This issue of AJGP examines breathing – how to measure it and how to preserve it, both while awake and while asleep.
Research
A systematic review assessing barriers to correct spirometry in Australian general practice.
Viewpoint
Considering the use of risk prediction methodology for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Clinical
A review of data that support clinicians incorporating urological symptoms when screening for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
An overview of the prevalence, consequences, assessment and management of patients with comorbid insomnia and sleep apnoea in Australian general practice.
Professional
This article outlines the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of Restless legs syndrome (RLS).
Clinical challenge
These questions are based on the Focus articles in this issue. Please choose the single best answer for each question.
Editorial
Explicit, focussed, and repeated teaching of clinical reasoning and the systematic diagnostic approach is needed to promote timely, correct and complete diagnosis, and the reduction of mistakes.
Letters
Readers express their opinions on published articles and topics of interest.
Summarises the pathophysiology, diagnostic pathways and the management options for Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (nTOS).
The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices of GPs and paediatricians towards Group A beta-haemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) tonsillopharyngitis.
Given the significance of influenza among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), various public health interventions should be used to promote annual flu vaccine uptake.
The aim of this paper is to discuss considerations of eating disorders in people seeking treatment for obesity and recommendations for future research.
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