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General practice in the era of planetary health: Responding to the climate health emergency

General practice in the era of planetary health: Responding to the climate health emergency

31/07/2020

The practice of medicine now requires greater appreciation of the impact of environmental systems on human health, as well as the impact of human systems on environmental health.


Pigs, pooches and pasteurisation: The changing face of brucellosis in Australia

Pigs, pooches and pasteurisation: The changing face of brucellosis in Australia

21/02/2018

Brucellosis has earned its place alongside syphilis and tuberculosis as one of the ‘great imitators’ and causes of pyrexia of unknown origin.


An atypical case of typical pneumonia

An atypical case of typical pneumonia

20/02/2018

Carefully consider travel and animal exposure history in all patients with undiagnosed febrile illnesses.


Leptospirosis: An important zoonosis acquired through work, play and travel

Leptospirosis: An important zoonosis acquired through work, play and travel

19/02/2018

In patients with risk factors for leptospirosis, a high index of clinical suspicion is important to ensure early diagnosis and treatment.


A brief review of global climate change and the public health consequences

A brief review of global climate change and the public health consequences

27/06/2018

Global climate change is a major threat to public health in the 21st century, therefore an understanding of the consequences and the possible responses is vital.


Maternal vaccinations

Maternal vaccinations

23/09/2020

Maternal immunisation is playing an increasingly important part in improving maternal and neonatal health.


Australian bat lyssavirus

Australian bat lyssavirus

21/02/2018

All Australian bats have the potential to carry and transmit lyssavirus, and risky exposures to bats are common. Timely notification following exposure is crucial to ensure appropriate management.


Q fever: A rural disease with potential urban consequences

Q fever: A rural disease with potential urban consequences

20/02/2018

Q fever is the most commonly notified zoonotic disease in Australia, with the majority of cases reported from northern New South Wales and southern Queensland.


Measles elimination in Australia: Hard won, easily lost

Measles elimination in Australia: Hard won, easily lost

27/02/2020

Given the current global context, heightened vigilance is essential for early detection and management of any imported measles cases.


Human papillomavirus vaccination update: Nonavalent vaccine and the two-dose schedule

Human papillomavirus vaccination update: Nonavalent vaccine and the two-dose schedule

27/06/2018

The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the nonavalent HPV vaccine, the rationale for its use, and the updated dose scheduling requirements for HPV vaccine.


A cross-sectional study of skin cancer secondary prevention in rural general practice

A cross-sectional study of skin cancer secondary prevention in rural general practice

30/06/2020

Early identification of all skin cancers enables improved patient outcomes and results in a wider range of treatment options being available locally in general practice.


Melioidosis: An updated review

Melioidosis: An updated review

29/04/2019

An updated overview of Burkholderia pseudomallei, the causative agent of melioidosis, including epidemiology, risk factors for infection, spectrum of clinical disease, diagnosis and management.


Preventing heat-related disease in general practice

Preventing heat-related disease in general practice

23/11/2018

To prevent heat-related disease, GPs need to work across prevention levels to mitigate climate change, recognise vulnerable patients, and work with these patients to plan management strategies.


Do you talk to your older patients about sexual health? Health practitioners’ knowledge of, and attitudes towards, management of sexual health among older Australians

Do you talk to your older patients about sexual health? Health practitioners’ knowledge of, and attitudes towards, management of sexual health among older Australians

30/10/2018

GPs do not routinely discuss sexual health with older patients, and they believe the responsibility for initiation of such discussions rests with the patients themselves.


How common is multiple general practice attendance in Australia?

How common is multiple general practice attendance in Australia?

23/04/2018

With more than 25% of patients attending more than one general practice in the previous year, the quality and continuity of care for multiple practice attenders requires further investigation.

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