This issue explores ‘old’ infectious diseases (scabies, syphilis), ‘new’ infectious diseases (CJD, COVID-19), and medical advances such as RSV prevention products and point-of-care testing.
Syphilis is increasingly prevalent across Australia and should always be included as part of a routine sexual health screen.
The usefulness of modern point-of-care tests for group A streptococci (GAS) is determined by the presence of carriers of GAS.
Scabies, an under-appreciated global health concern, needs to be considered in the differential of any pruritic cutaneous dermatoses.
This article looks at how the cascade of care for tuberculosis infection screening and treatment have been implemented in primary care settings globally.
Large-diameter lentigo maligna on sites of functional and cosmetic importance presents a difficult management issue.
This paper presents reflections and recommendations for addressing weight stigma in healthcare following a codesign workshop.
The updated Osteoarthritis of the Knee Clinical Care Standard is an important tool that can support best practice care for people presenting with suspected knee osteoarthritis.
Expanding the publications from the prior issue, we explore key aspects of melanoma diagnosis and management, and modern approaches to radiotherapy.
Readers express their opinions on published articles and topics of interest.
This debut novel by a recent medical graduate tells a fictionalised story about life as a junior doctor in Australian hospitals.
These multiple-choice and short answer questions are based on the Focus articles in this issue.
Retina-predicted cardiovascular disease scores offer an accurate and convenient way to measure atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk.
This article discusses the importance of reducing therapeutic inertia in type 2 diabetes and focusing on reducing overall cardiovascular risk.