The relatively infrequent selection of the higher sensitivity tests for investigation of suspected Cushing’s syndrome signifies a risk of delayed or missed diagnosis.
Extreme androgenisation in a female requires timely investigation.
A boy aged 13 years presented with a painful red left eye persisting for two days.
A woman aged 62 years had a telehealth appointment for the management of osteoporosis.
Asking about possible eye exposure to genital secretions and/or eye symptoms should be considered when conducting a sexual health history.
This discussion emphasises the importance of accurately describing the nature of chest discomfort and using appropriate terminology to facilitate an appropriate diagnostic work-up.
Once considered rare, Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is now understood to be relatively common, occurring in approximately 1% of school-aged children.
Patients with symptoms of possible acute coronary syndrome require careful risk stratification usually requiring urgent referral to hospital.
A woman aged 55 years presented to her general practitioner with intermittent episodes of dizziness, sweating and shakiness for the past four months.
Gamma hydroxybutyrate is associated with a disproportionate burden of harm despite low overall population prevalence of use.
The aim of this study is to identify persistent symptoms in unvaccinated community-managed patients following COVID-19 infection.
A woman aged 42 years presented with left-sided facial pain of three weeks’ duration.
How should GPs and patients prioritise which preventive health activities to undertake?
Diagnosis of PCOS in an Aboriginal primary care setting is being performed correctly and at a young age; however, subsequent screening of cardiometabolic risk and emotional wellbeing needs more work.
The pandemic statistics highlight the need for ongoing, careful follow-up of all patients with COVID-19 with regular screening for likely long-term persistent neurological involvements.