Skin conditions are a quotidian component of the workload in general practice, accounting for approximately 15% of presentations.1 Of these presentations, up to one‑third involve the diagnosis and...

There has been enormous progress in our understanding of the complexity and diversity of the human genome, starting with the discovery of the structure of DNA1 and accelerating with the completion...

Androgen deficiency in the aging man is an area of considerable debate because a gradual decline in testosterone may simply be part of the normal aging process. However, there is an alternative...

Overprescription of antibiotics is a continuing problem in primary care. This study aims to assess the antibiotic prescribing rates and antibiotic choices for upper respiratory tract...

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Hair and nails are elements of dermatology that can often be omitted from the dermatological assessment. However, there are common and distressing hair and nail conditions that require diagnosis...

Requesting diagnostic imaging is a common and sometimes challenging task in general practice. About 10% of Australian general practice consultations include new referrals for diagnostic imaging and...

A number of options are available to treat localised prostate cancer, with different side effect profiles, effect on quality of life and social costs.

Question 1What differential diagnosis should be considered for oedema of the soft palate and uvula in a patient of this age group?Question 2What urgent consideration is required? What immediate...

CaseA woman, 47 years of age, with chronic plaque-type psoriasis for the past 18 years but otherwise healthy, presented complaining of facial hair growth three months after starting systemic...

The conditionWhat is BPPV?Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)is a syndrome characterised by episodes of vertigo, which last for approximately 1–60 seconds, are related to rapid changes in...

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CaseA personal trainer, 26 years of age, presented because of a 12-month history of secondary amenorrhoea since ceasing the oral contraceptive pill. In addition, a friend had commented on the...