This article describes a systematic approach to the assessment of otorrhoea, outlines common causes and their first principles of management in the primary care setting.

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Differential diagnoses and potential investigations are discussed for a boy, aged 10 years, who presented with a one-year history of intermittent nocturnal, non-bilious vomiting.

Vitiligo is an acquired, chronic depigmenting disorder resulting from the autoimmune destruction of melanocytes.

Optimising the quality of life for people with syndromic hypermobility begins with the early identification of their signs and symptoms.

While the majority of the interventions were effective in treating umbilical granuloma, salt application appears to be simple and effective, with minimal complications.

Clinical trials evaluating the impact of sentinel node biopsy, completion lymph node dissection and adjuvant medical therapies on patient outcomes have changed practice significantly.

Prevention and early diagnosis coupled with curative treatments are key strategies for reducing lung cancer mortality by avoiding the sequelae of metastatic disease.

Issues confronting the athlete and their primary care physician are the potentially serious risks, responsibilities and challenges facing those involved with sport and physical activity.

Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate among all main cancer types and is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in Australia.

This paper gives an overview of the breast skin changes commonly seen in general practice, with guidance on treatment and management.

This article discusses an approach to managing patients with significant solar damage from a primary care perspective, focusing on the assessment and treatment of actinic keratoses.

This article explores the impact of genetics on cardiovascular diseases and its implications for GPs.

This article provides a framework for the general practitioner to assess and manage a child presenting with a red eye.

Appropriate education of patients regarding the nature of the illness, lifestyle modifications to avoid aggravating activities and appropriate use of analgesics are critical in effective management.