Clinical Focus

Clinical Focus Case Report

Is cocaine use to blame for this lung condition?

14th November 2019
John, a 22-year-old retail worker, presents to an ED around midday complaining of a sore throat, a sensation of swelling in…
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Sore throat
Clinical Focus Picture Quiz

Proper pathology reveals the cause of an itchy, brown rash

13th November 2019
A 40-year-old woman presents with a pruritic rash on her upper back. The rash had been present since childhood. Over time,…
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Pityriasis versicolor.
Clinical Focus Therapy Update

A GP guide to familial risk for depression and bipolar disorder

11th November 2019
In Australia, the lifetime prevalence of major depressive disorder is estimated at 11.6%1 and that of bipolar disorder at 1…
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mother son family depression
Clinical Focus Spot Diagnosis

Why is this young man's hair falling out in patches?

7th November 2019
Mark, a 22-year-old full-time student and part-time waiter, presents with two months of hair loss. He has been feeling ‘run…
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moth-eaten mane_thumb
Clinical Focus Therapy Update

A GP guide to cancer and malnutrition

4th November 2019
Malnutrition remains a common issue for people with cancer.1 However, cancer malnutrition is often overlooked and…
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Senior refusing ood
Clinical Focus Case Report

A confession reveals the cause of debilitating knee pain

31st October 2019
Julian is 32 and works as a bartender at a club. Over the past week, he has noticed steadily increasing pain and swelling…
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Sore knee
Clinical Focus Spot Diagnosis

Can you diagnose this painful shoulder, based on history alone?

30th October 2019
Ralph, 41, presents with a painful right shoulder. He is struggling with daily tasks as he is unable to externally rotate…
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