Australian Journal of General Practice
Healthcare workers are a vulnerable population who have been exposed to high work-related stress during the COVID-19 pandemic because of the high risk of infection and excessive workloads.
Physical exercise can lead to improvements in positive, negative and cognitive symptoms, as well as in somatic comorbidities, global functioning and quality of life.
The sinonasal cavity is an important route of entry and infection for SARS-CoV-2 and carries the highest viral load in the respiratory tract.
Clinical trials evaluating the impact of sentinel node biopsy, completion lymph node dissection and adjuvant medical therapies on patient outcomes have changed practice significantly.
Management of individual fractures depends on the fracture pattern and age of the child.
The natural history of bunions is of progression, and patients are unlikely to obtain long-term pain relief or resolution of symptoms with non-operative management.
Appropriate education of patients regarding the nature of the illness, lifestyle modifications to avoid aggravating activities and appropriate use of analgesics are critical in effective management.
Treatment of central low back pain is difficult given the numerous treatment options available.
Management of basal thumb arthritis is dependent on both the clinical stage of the disease and patient expectations and demands.
Management of acute Achilles tendon rupture has evolved, with increasing evidence that non-operative management is appropriate providing patients participate in a functional rehabilitation protocol.
Pre-operative education and exercise, termed prehabilitation, has an important role in optimising patient outcomes following hip and knee arthroplasty.
Some pre-existing eye conditions, such as diabetic retinopathy, can be exacerbated during pregnancy, while other conditions manifest for the first time.
With escalating COVID-19 misinformation and conspiracy theories, it is vital to understand community views and set realistic expectations to avoid lack of confidence and erosion of trust.
Vaccine-proximate seizures require careful evaluation of the vaccines involved, seizure type and duration to determine a safe course for revaccination.
Maternal immunisation is playing an increasingly important part in improving maternal and neonatal health.