Australian Doctor News

RACGP journal retracts papers on melanoma after doctor condemnation

12th November 2019
The RACGP’s official academic journal has retracted two major papers on the management of melanoma amid claims they were…
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CPD Clinical Audit

Scaling back psoriasis

8th November 2019
Psoriasis occurs in many forms, but by far the most common type of psoriasis is the chronic plaque type (up to 90% of…
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psoriasis patient
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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Pharmacy News

Itchy skin 'a risk for depression'

7th November 2019
Patients with skin diseases who experience itchiness are at increased risk of clinical depression and having suicidal…
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Specialist Updates Dermatology

Dermatologists urged to combat 'medical overuse'

5th November 2019
The US authors of a systematic review say dermatologists could reduce patient morbidity by following evidence-based…
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Specialist Updates Dermatology

Is acral lentiginous melanoma the most deadly subtype?

5th November 2019
Acral lentiginous melanoma, a rare form of the skin cancer, might have double the risk of death of a comparable nodular…
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acral lentiginous melanoma on foot
Specialist Updates Dermatology

Itchy skin 'a risk for depression'

5th November 2019
Patients with skin diseases who experience itchiness are at increased risk of clinical depression and having suicidal…
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