EpidemiologyThe prevalence of NAFLD is estimated to be approximately 30% of adults in developed countries such as Australia and the United States, depending on definition and detection methods.3...

Multiple modalities are used with spinal imaging and with increasing access to magnetic resonance imaging and better imaging quality, primary care physicians are being exposed to nomenclature...

Addressing the AHT injury toll is a core clinical responsibility for primary care providers, who are in the best position within the current Australian health system to provide population-wide pre...

Fortunately, skin cancer is amenable to early detection and potential cure. About 86% of the Australian population present to a GP each year.2 Hence, GPs are well placed to facilitate the detection...

Despite the increasing availability and acceptability of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), there will always be patients for whom oral contraception best addresses their contraceptive...

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Hypothetical caseA general practitioner (GP) is dining out with family. The GP notices an asymmetric, variegated, nodular lesion of 2 cm diameter on the posterior neck of a neighbouring patron. The...

CaseAP is a male, aged 20 years, who presents to your practice with chest pains that commenced the preceding night, now exceeding 12 hours in duration.History takingChest pain is a common...

Nasal obstruction can be defined as a subjective sensation of insufficient airflow through the nasal cavity and can be anatomical, physiological or of combined aetiology. Similarly to respiratory...

Breastfeeding is an unequalled way of providing ideal food for the healthy growth and development of infants.1 If a mother cannot or chooses not to breastfeed, then infant formula is the only safe...

Female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) encompasses a range of procedures including hymenoplasty, G-spot rejuvenation, vaginal tightening and labiaplasty, which is the surgical reduction of the...

Epistaxis is a challenging and common condition. The lifetime incidence of epistaxis is difficult to determine, but has been reported to be as high as 60%. However, only a very small proportion...

Marine envenoming can be considered in two broad categories: jellyfish stings and penetrating venomous marine injuries. Jellyfish stings range from the life-threatening major box jellyfish...

Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a distinct entity to gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). It is defined by the retrograde passage of gastric contents beyond the upper oesophageal sphincter...

Internationally, type two diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is estimated to affect 10–20% of people in residential aged care facilities (RACFs).1,2 A recent small Australian study of rural RACFs found a...