A GP guide to Botox for movement disorders
Need to know: Botulinum toxin has been utilised in the treatment of movement disorders since the 1980s. Three botulinum toxin A products are available in…
Article Type: Therapy Update
Strategies for tackling perfectionism
Need to know: Perfectionism is a common term, but what does it mean in relation to mental health? In this setting, the term refers to…
A GP guide to long COVID ‘brain fog’
This article focuses of the cognitive components of long COVID, also known as ‘brain fog’. It complements a previous How to Treat on post-infective fatigue…
A GP guide to colchicine in coronary artery disease
Despite advances in medicine, cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality within Australia.1 Patients with known coronary artery disease (CAD) have a…
A practical approach to the gut microbiome
In recent years, the gut microbiome has emerged as a pivotal player in human health, with profound implications for various chronic illnesses within and outside…
A GP guide to managing grief in young people
Key points: Grief is often considered an experience that mainly affects older adults. But grief is more common in the young than many people appreciate.…
Functional disorders: top-down or bottom-up?
Need to know: Patients with functional conditions are frequently over-investigated and yet still misdiagnosed. But even with the correct diagnosis, a systematic approach to management…
A GP guide to persistent pelvic pain
Need to know: Persistent pelvic pain affects up to one in four women and imposes potentially significant psychosocial, functional and physical burdens.1-3 Economic analyses report…
A GP guide to addressing poor social health
Need to know: There is increasing evidence that socialising has substantial immediate and long-term benefits for mental health, physical health, wellbeing and quality of life.…
A GP guide to facial palsy
Facial palsy is a relatively common condition that can affect individuals of all ages. It presents as weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles, resulting…
