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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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