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March 2021 correspondence

March 2021 correspondence

23/02/2021

Readers express their opinions on published articles and topics of interest.


March 2021 clinical challenge

March 2021 clinical challenge

23/02/2021

This clinical challenge is based on this month’s Focus articles. To complete this activity, go to the RACGP website.


Too many pills, too many sick older Australians: Working together is key

Too many pills, too many sick older Australians: Working together is key

22/02/2021

The enhanced Residential Medication Management Review program will address barriers and support general practitioners to make medication changes for older Australians.


Paediatric rotational abnormalities: A primer

Paediatric rotational abnormalities: A primer

22/02/2021

Understanding common presentation and physical examination findings is the first step in diagnosing and, ultimately, managing symptomatic rotational abnormalities in children and adolescents.


Multiple short courses of corticosteroids in children

Multiple short courses of corticosteroids in children

22/02/2021

There has been some concern about potential side effects of oral, topical or inhaled steroids, including reduction in growth, weight gain, behavioural changes and immunosuppression.


General practitioner perspectives on barriers and enablers to bowel cancer screening in rural Tasmania: A thematic analysis of face-to-face interviews

General practitioner perspectives on barriers and enablers to bowel cancer screening in rural Tasmania: A thematic analysis of face-to-face interviews

22/02/2021

When detected early, nine in 10 Australians with bowel cancer can be successfully treated, yet participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program remains low.


Fracture risk prediction and the decision to treat low bone density

Fracture risk prediction and the decision to treat low bone density

22/02/2021

A calculation of absolute fracture risk is commonly provided with bone mineral density reports in Australia, usually using either FRAX (Australia) or Garvan Fracture Risk Calculator (Garvan).


Evidence for integrating exercise training into the multidisciplinary management of non-specific chronic low back pain

Evidence for integrating exercise training into the multidisciplinary management of non-specific chronic low back pain

22/02/2021

It is reasonable to consider including exercise-based services in the care team to enable patients with non-specific chronic low back pain to transition to self-management.


Blackout: Understanding transient vision loss

Blackout: Understanding transient vision loss

22/02/2021

Transient vision loss can imply serious underlying pathology; therefore, accurate history-taking and astute observation are paramount.


An interesting case of postprandial hypoglycaemia

An interesting case of postprandial hypoglycaemia

22/02/2021

A woman aged 55 years presented to her general practitioner with intermittent episodes of dizziness, sweating and shakiness for the past four months.


A man with blue-grey nails

A man with blue-grey nails

22/02/2021

A man aged 62 years who worked as school cleaner presented with concerns of a blue-grey colouration to all his nails.


Tourette syndrome in children

Tourette syndrome in children

17/02/2021

Once considered rare, Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is now understood to be relatively common, occurring in approximately 1% of school-aged children.


Recognising, supporting and understanding Autistic adults in general practice settings

Recognising, supporting and understanding Autistic adults in general practice settings

17/02/2021

With studies showing a reduced life expectancy and poor physical and mental health, it is important that healthcare professionals strive towards improving the lives of Autistic people.


Recognising attention deficit hyperactivity disorder across the lifespan

Recognising attention deficit hyperactivity disorder across the lifespan

17/02/2021

Timely and effective treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can make an enormous difference to the individual and to their family and peers.


Neurodiversity: Adult and paediatric

Neurodiversity: Adult and paediatric

17/02/2021

Neurodiversity, which refers to variations between human minds occurring naturally within a population, is the focus of this month's issue.

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