Despite their rarity, primary tumours of the central nervous system have a devastating impact on patient survival and quality of life.

A female patient, aged 59 years, presents with an 8 mm slightly raised lump on the right lateral border of the tongue.

The management of prostate cancer has changed significantly in recent years, particularly the use of imaging.

The need for medicinal and procedural treatment for many conditions can be reduced if proficiency in exercise prescription is developed.

Exercise testing and prescription for patients with lung cancer adheres to general principles, along with cancer-specific safety considerations.

Evidence suggests that exercise has a significant therapeutic effect in the management of cancer.

Exercise is a safe and effective treatment modality to assist in the control of glucose levels and reduce complications for individuals with type 2 diabetes.

A man aged 53 years presents with a 1–2-month history of a rapidly increasing skin growth on his right medial ankle.

A patient presents with soreness and weakness of both hands, which he developed following the use of a walking frame.

Patients prescribed high doses of opioids need to be managed appropriately to reduce risks of morbidity and mortality.

Management provides a key contribution to lowering individual risk of tuberculosis and reducing Australian tuberculosis incidence towards elimination.

Immunosenescence, altered pharmacokinetics and the presence of multiple comorbidities can all affect response to immunosuppressants.

For patients already undergoing treatment, replacing interfering medications results in fewer false positives and false negatives.

People who are immunosuppressed may benefit from deferring vaccination.

An individualised approach is needed to provide pre-travel health advice and immunisation.