New guidelines recommend antibiotic treatment for sore throats in high-risk children and adolescents without diagnostic confirmation of strep A to prevent acute rheumatic fever. Released…
Emma, a 19-year-old student from Melbourne, presents to an adult epilepsy specialist with a pre-existing diagnosis of an epilepsy syndrome. She has a history of…
Immunisation coverage for children and adolescents is falling, with MMR and other critical vaccines frequently delivered late. The interim Annual Immunisation Coverage Report 2024, published…
Social media and the cost of living are adding to the childhood mental health burden and the resultant rise in antidepressant prescribing, a child psychiatrist…
A GP expert says this year’s early influenza surge is unsurprising but disappointing as it can be explained partly by Australia’s low vaccination rates. More…
Ethan, aged 14, is brought in by his mother with concerns about swelling in the left testicular region. He is fit and well, plays AFL,…
Ali, a 19-year-old university student, presents for review of progressive thinning of his eyebrows. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz below. If you…
Adolescents undergoing gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy for obesity have durable reductions in BMI and type 2 diabetes, according to findings from the longest follow-up…
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…
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.…
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