Lifestyle medicine might offer an adjunct approach to better managing chronic disease.

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A broad differential diagnosis must be considered when encountering a case of rashes and joint pain.

This article provides a framework for interpreting paired Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus serology results in an environment where numerical antibody titres are not routinely provided.

Primary care has much to offer in the future diagnosis and management of familial hypercholesterolaemia, but it requires greater awareness and a better appreciation of cumulative cholesterol burden.

Primary care carries a large burden of the diagnosis and management of skin cancer; having a structured approach with use of surveillance and diagnostic tools can facilitate early cancer detection.

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This article describes common changes that may occur in pigmented lesions in pregnancy, features that are of concern and the management of suspected melanoma in pregnant women.

Apart from potentially decreasing the burden on emergency departments, incorporating broader-based wound care within a practice may enhance the GPs’ connectedness with their patients.

Early detection of wound complications is crucial to improving patients’ quality of life and reducing hospital readmission.

After appropriate assessment, selected simple lacerations may be suitable for primary closure by non-surgical means.

A variety of suture techniques can be effectively employed for direct closure of acute lacerations.

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The past 15 years have witnessed an escalating interest in the role of the general practitioner with special interest in Australia and other countries.

Burns in children are common, with optimal management important to ensure wound healing and minimise the risks of subsequent scarring.