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.
A simulation model of the general practice nurse workforce from 2012 to 2025 a likely shortage of the workforce, but this shortage could be reduced through recruitment and retention strategies.
The aim of this article is to outline the steps required to achieve and promote sustainability from practice operations through to clinical care and advocacy.
The two professions have evolved with different social drivers and scientific underpinnings, with only a recent appreciation of the connections between the health of the mouth and the body.
Lessons from previous pandemics emphasise the importance of consistent information and advice for healthcare workers, particularly regarding their use of personal protective equipment.
Early detection of wound complications is crucial to improving patients’ quality of life and reducing hospital readmission.
Cross-sectional qualitative study exploring the implementation of a Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial (DiRECT) in Australia (DiRECT-Aus).
In the primary care setting, an understanding of stomas and their complications is important in providing appropriate care for these patients.
Information seeking can be done with a patient in a way that builds trust and rapport, such that it becomes a value-adding part of the consultation for patients.
The Focus articles in this issue explore COVID-19 renal disease, acute kidney injury, renal colic, paediatric urinary tract infections and haematuria.
The interface of general practice and kidney healthcare has never been more important than it is in our current pandemic world.
Preventing unintended pregnancies and optimising maternal and fetal outcomes are important public health imperatives.
The majority of referrals to a regional outpatient nephrology service contained insufficient detail to meet Australian guidelines.
Sleep is an essential human need and one of the three key pillars of good health, yet sleep disorders and their symptoms are incredibly common.