Non-healing wounds point to poor venous function
Ross is a fit and active 72-year-old male who has had worsening wounds to his lower legs, especially on the right. 1 Apart from well-controlled…
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Spot Dx — What’s behind this ‘tight’ skin?
Shan, a 46-year-old chef, presents with multiple papules on the face, which have been present for several years and are gradually multiplying. Test your clinical…
Bolus calculator apps for type 1 diabetes
Need to know: Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition characterised by the destruction of the pancreatic beta cells, resulting in the inability to produce…
Spot Dx — Is it sunburn or something more fishy?
Pete, a 35-year-old, is seen urgently via telehealth to review a red, hot, itchy rash on his back that developed 30 minutes ago. Test your…
A GP guide to pre-eclampsia screening
Need to know: Pre-eclampsia is a multisystem disorder that typically affects 2-5% of pregnant women and is one of the leading global causes of maternal…
Spot Dx — What’s behind these shin spots?
Gerald is a 52-year-old IT technician who presents with a six-month history of otherwise asymptomatic pigmented spots on his shins. Test your clinical know-how by…
A GP guide to managing gout
Gout is one of the most common inflammatory joint diseases and presents a significant burden for many people in Australia. There are several gaps between…
Spot Dx — Why is this patient so blue?
Lim is a 65-year-old business owner who presents for review of blue fingers and nails, which he has become increasingly aware of over the past…
A GP guide to nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
It is important for clinicians to recognise that this condition, even in milder forms, can be overwhelming for women both physically and psychologically. It should…
Spot Dx — What’s behind this gum pain?
Emma is a 23-year-old university student who presents with a four-week history of progressive gingival swelling, pain, bleeding and now purulent exudate. Test your clinical…
