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Tumour-agnostic immunotherapy for rare and uncommon cancers: The patient’s dilemma

Tumour-agnostic immunotherapy for rare and uncommon cancers: The patient’s dilemma

21/11/2023

This viewpoint discusses immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) drugs for the treatment of rare and less common cancers.


Pharmacy prescribing and the impact on women

Pharmacy prescribing and the impact on women's healthcare

27/10/2023

This study discusses the potential adverse effects on women’s health of pharmacists diagnosing and treating urinary tract infections and other disease due to the shortage of general practitioners.


Improving general practice research in Australia

Improving general practice research in Australia

22/09/2023

Improving general practice-based research will enable the development of contextually relevant evidence-based medicine and recommendations in general practice, ultimately benefitting Australians.


A practical guide to drafting your first manuscript for publication

A practical guide to drafting your first manuscript for publication

22/09/2023

This article provides an overview of the process of planning, drafting and submitting a paper for first-time authors.


Practice-based research networks: What they are and why Australia needs them

Practice-based research networks: What they are and why Australia needs them

24/08/2023

A PBRN is a collaborative learning community of academics and primary care clinicians, formed to generate, disseminate and integrate new knowledge in order to improve patient outcomes.


New anti-obesity medications: Considerations and future directions in people with concurrent eating disorders

New anti-obesity medications: Considerations and future directions in people with concurrent eating disorders

24/08/2023

The aim of this paper is to discuss considerations of eating disorders in people seeking treatment for obesity and recommendations for future research.


A chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk assessment tool in preventive lung healthcare: An unmet need?

A chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk assessment tool in preventive lung healthcare: An unmet need?

24/08/2023

Considering the use of risk prediction methodology for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).


On death and dying

On death and dying

28/07/2023

Because death is one of life’s only certainties, as ‘specialists in life’ it is imperative for GPs to appreciate the multifaceted nature of death.


Role of men’s sexual and reproductive health clinics in decreasing health inequalities

Role of men’s sexual and reproductive health clinics in decreasing health inequalities

03/07/2023

Dedicated men’s sexual and reproductive health clinics have the potential to improve health outcomes for men by overcoming barriers to healthcare and engaging men in healthcare services.


What does the medical system do wrongly when we treat vulvovaginal complaints?

What does the medical system do wrongly when we treat vulvovaginal complaints?

01/07/2023

Issues that need addressing include the avoidance of empirical treatment, training in diagnostic methods, patient education, better menopause management and accurate management of yeast infections.


Misconceptions regarding dairy intake around thyroxine administration in pregnant and postpartum women

Misconceptions regarding dairy intake around thyroxine administration in pregnant and postpartum women

01/06/2023

Hypothyroidism requiring T4 replacement is common in pregnancy. Prescribers should be aware that there are no specific concerns about dairy intake with T4.


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

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

01/06/2023

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


A practical guide to statistics for general practice

A practical guide to statistics for general practice

01/05/2023

This article aims to provide a practical guide to interpreting common medical statistics encountered in general practice through two case studies.


Universal screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia in newborns: Time for general practice to contribute

Universal screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia in newborns: Time for general practice to contribute

29/03/2023

Familial hypercholesterolaemia, an autosomal dominant genetic condition, affects one in 250 people in Australia. Universal genetic screening of newborns for FH should be provided in Australia.


Shared decision making in prostate cancer screening: An update

Shared decision making in prostate cancer screening: An update

18/02/2023

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

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