Authors

Sanjyot Vagholkar

MBBS (Hons), MPH, PhD, FRACGP, General Practitioner, Professor, Department of Primary Care, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW


Allopurinol for gout: Consider the case for limited HLA-B*5801 screening

Although rare, allopurinol-induced severe cutaneous adverse reactions and allopurinol hypersensitivity syndrome have significant morbidity and mortality consequences.


Breast density in screening mammography

Breast density is frequently reported in screening mammograms, which can result in discussions between patients and their GPs regarding its significance in cancer detection.


New frontiers in the management of dyslipidaemia: Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 inhibitors and small interfering ribonucleic acid

This paper provides a summary of the evidence supporting the use of PCSK9 inhibitors and siRNA, with relevant recommendations from consensus guidelines.


Non-fasting lipids: A change in practice

Non-fasting lipid testing is now recommended throughout the world.


Pattern of mental health attendances at a metropolitan university general practice clinic in Sydney before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

The aim of this study was to describe the pattern of mental health attendances in a university-based general practice clinic during phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.


Revisiting ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is the reference standard for diagnosing blood pressure abnormalities and should be used when possible.


Shared decision making in prostate cancer screening: An update

Developments in the diagnosis of prostate cancer to highlight the advances for primary care physicians to facilitate the shared decision-making process.