The most commonly encountered swellings in the oral cavity are either submucosal in nature, or involve swelling of the underlying jaw (maxilla or mandible).
The most commonly encountered mucosal surface lesions are those of an epithelial break (ulcer) or an alteration in thickness, texture or colour (white, red or pigmented lesion).
This study considers the causes and magnitude of melanoma overdiagnosis in Australia, and speculates about a possible benefit of overdiagnosis in Australia.
This paper shares the perspectives of early-career general practitioners (GPs) and rural generalists about the barriers, motivators and enablers to becoming a GP supervisor.
Considering the use of risk prediction methodology for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Prescription opioid use disorder is an important sequela of long-term prescribed opioids for chronic pain.
It is essential to involve primary healthcare professionals as stakeholders in the development of research questions and study design to ensure relevance and feasibility.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices of GPs and paediatricians towards Group A beta-haemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) tonsillopharyngitis.
A man aged 62 years presented with a persistent, severely pruritic eruption that had progressed over the preceding five days.
This article outlines strategies a general practice supervisor can implement to help registrars manage uncertainty.
Australian Immunisation Register data are increasingly being used to assess vaccination rates and assist public health practitioners to target interventions to improve these rates.
Research, education and clinical practice form the cornerstone of the medical profession. Practising clinicians should appreciate the role of research and actively participate in knowledge generation.
Patient health literacy is a barrier to both management of familial hypercholesterolaemia and cascade testing.
This paper examines the importance of, and challenges in, measuring and promoting continuity of care in Australia.
A woman aged 75 years presented to a general practitioner with a dry cough and increasing exertional dyspnoea for the preceding three years.