The detection of primary aldosteronism in hypertensive patients is delayed and associated with end-organ injury potentially preventable with a timely diagnosis with targeted treatment.
A man aged 36 years with a history of hypertension presented to discuss his recent blood test results.
An absolute risk–based approach is superior to the traditional individual risk factor approach when calculating cardiovascular disease risk.
Primary healthcare, with its established principles and multisectoral approach, is an ideal mechanism to provide support and care in response to health threats.
The COVID-19 pandemic, with its resulting city lockdowns, mass quarantines and social isolation worldwide, has uniquely highlighted the importance of mental health.
Evidence-informed guideline recommendations on risk treatment thresholds for initiating blood pressure- and lipid-lowering therapy for cardiovascular disease primary prevention is presented.
This study examined the effectiveness of a general practice nurse intervention to reduce blood pressure in adults with hypertension who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
Chronic non-cancer pain management illustrates the case for reconceptualising chronic condition management using a generic lifestyle-based approach.
Australian primary healthcare has been transitioning from episodic to continuous care of patients with diabetes.
Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic disease in Australia, with 1.2 million people known to have type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes.
An update on the various treatment methods available today to tackle pilonidal disease.
Online and digital aids could provide an effective means to help facilitate sexual health discussions with older patients in general practice, provided they are designed with the patient in mind.
Focuses on the behaviours and needs of infants whose mothers have BPD, including knowledge and skills for primary care practitioners to help these troubled families.
The primary care physician has an essential role in providing women with guidance, counselling and assessment regarding fertility concerns.
Prescribing drugs to reduce the risk of cancer is a new development in primary cancer prevention.