Echocardiography is appropriate for use in patients with known or suspected cardiac pathology. Findings on TTE can provide valuable diagnostic and prognostic information that may impact...
The use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for breast screening is increasing. Women may approach their general practitioner for advice on its role in breast screening and diagnosis.
Concussive injuries are common in many sports and recreational activities, especially those involving body contact, collisions or high speed. Over the past 8 years, international experts met on...
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CaseA university student, 21 years of age, presents with concerns regarding a 12-month history of amenorrhoea. She is otherwise well and has no significant medical or surgical history or recent...
Increasing numbers of people are travelling to places at high altitude. In 2013, more than 100 million people visited altitudes that could lead to altitude illness.1 Since the first scaling of...
Traumatic brain injury is one of the most common causes of neurological morbidity, and is more common in childhood and adolescence than at any other time of life.1–3 Concussions in young...
Gastrointestinal (GI) disease is common in Australia. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing, with an incidence of 23.7 per 100,000 individuals in Australia.1 Cancer surveillance programs...
Australian gamersVideo gaming is a common leisure activity – 65% of Australians regularly play and 93% of households own at least one gaming device.1 Although many studies have focused on...
Chest pain is a common general practice presentation, which, because of its diverse and potentially serious causes, requires careful and often urgent assessment. Although it is critical to rule out...
FPOP is a common condition and has a lifetime risk for surgery of 10–20%.1,2 The aetiology is not fully understood;3 however, congenital factors play a role,4 and lifestyle factors such as obesity...
Persistent pelvic pain (PPP) can be defined as pain in the area of the pelvis that has been present on most days for more than 6 months.1 No statistical data for the prevalence of PPP in Australia...