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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.


Making informed decisions about prostate cancer testing: Locally tailored factsheets on the burden of prostate cancer in Australia

Making informed decisions about prostate cancer testing: Locally tailored factsheets on the burden of prostate cancer in Australia

18/02/2023

A summary of local prostate cancer resources available to the general population and healthcare practitioners to support shared decision-making discussions.


Recruiting general practitioners into primary care research: What works

Recruiting general practitioners into primary care research: What works

25/01/2023

Research-ready general practitioners and practices would make general practice an ideal environment to conduct research relevant to the patients GPs serve.


Indications for commencing aspirin for the prevention of pregnancy-induced hypertension and pre-eclampsia spectrum disorders

Indications for commencing aspirin for the prevention of pregnancy-induced hypertension and pre-eclampsia spectrum disorders

03/10/2022

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal, fetal and neonatal morbidity.


Allopurinol for gout: Consider the case for limited <i>HLA-B*5801</i> screening

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

03/10/2022

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


Prevention of the spread of respiratory viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can also prevent cardiovascular deaths

Prevention of the spread of respiratory viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can also prevent cardiovascular deaths

01/09/2022

Recent data have shown that SARS-CoV-2 infection is a specific risk factor for a subsequent cardiovascular event, including death.


Embedding primary healthcare professionals as consumers in cancer research development

Embedding primary healthcare professionals as consumers in cancer research development

01/08/2022

It is essential to involve primary healthcare professionals as stakeholders in the development of research questions and study design to ensure relevance and feasibility.


Comorbidities of obesity and preconception counselling: Consideration of bariatric surgery

Comorbidities of obesity and preconception counselling: Consideration of bariatric surgery

01/08/2022

The potential benefits and risks of bariatric surgery with respect to maternal, fetal and neonatal outcomes in future pregnancies need to be carefully considered on an individual basis.


Revisiting ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

Revisiting ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

01/08/2022

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


Non-fasting lipids: A change in practice

Non-fasting lipids: A change in practice

02/05/2022

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


Measuring continuity in the era of technology-enabled care

Measuring continuity in the era of technology-enabled care

21/02/2022

Recent technology-related changes in the practice of medicine will have a profound effect on both the provision and measurement of continuity.


Personalised assessment of fracture risk: Which tool to use?

Personalised assessment of fracture risk: Which tool to use?

21/02/2022

Primary care physicians play a key part in the treatment and prevention of fracture and thereby save lives by assessing and managing high-risk individuals.


Antidepressant prescribing in general practice: A call to action

Antidepressant prescribing in general practice: A call to action

24/11/2021

To curb unnecessary and prolonged prescribing of antidepressants, we need to support general practitioners to initiate antidepressants less often and to review and stop antidepressants more often.


The straight and narrow of posture: Current clinical concepts

The straight and narrow of posture: Current clinical concepts

21/10/2021

Reconciling the evidence regarding posture with a patient’s individual context is important to optimally manage presenting patients.


Early identification of personality disorder: Helping to understand youth suicide risk

Early identification of personality disorder: Helping to understand youth suicide risk

26/04/2021

Personality disorder traits should receive particular attention as they point to greater suicide risks.

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