For patients with motor neuron disease, the final 12 months of life can be a tumultuous period, with rapid losses in function and independence, regular contact with the health system and carer stress.

Regular assessment and monitoring of non-motor symptoms enable the clinician to support the implementation of effective interventions.

Most patients with hepatitis C can be treated in general practice, increasing the number of patients who have access to treatment and reducing the likelihood of progression to advanced liver disease.

A stepwise approach to a patient with renal tract pain can aid immensely in formulating an accurate diagnosis and providing optimal care.

When left untreated, urethral strictures can devastate the health and function of the urinary tract.

Achieving good outcomes for patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease requires a concerted effort to manage and monitor diabetes and associated comorbidities.

The clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of patients with Paget’s disease of bone are described in this article.

Chronic non-cancer pain management illustrates the case for reconceptualising chronic condition management using a generic lifestyle-based approach.

Continued support by public health nurses may lead to a comprehensive reduction in the risk of lifestyle diseases.

Lifestyle medicine might offer an adjunct approach to better managing chronic disease.

An investigative study into whether using the Modified Centor Criteria reduces antibiotic prescribing in a general practice setting.

Reaching blood pressure targets in patients with chronic kidney disease is a challenge, but can be more easily achieved with greater continuity of care.

An update on the various treatment methods available today to tackle pilonidal disease.

Medications may be used in conjunction with non-pharmacological treatments to manage cognition, function and behaviour in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

This study suggests that there is a role for better communication of the gradual but practical changes of Australian sore throat management guidelines to GPs.