A GP guide to tuberculosis
Need to know: Tuberculosis, caused by infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is a significant health challenge globally. Although up to 25% of the world’s population will…
Tag: Diagnostics
Spot Dx — What’s causing this immobile shoulder?
Ginger is a 13-year-old who presents three hours after injuring her left shoulder in a fall while ice skating. Test your clinical know-how by taking…
Ultrasound or MRI first line for endometriosis diagnosis: new guidelines
Doctors can diagnose endometriosis with transvaginal ultrasound or MRI and start hormonal treatments to manage symptoms while diagnostic investigations are underway, updated guidelines say. RANZCOG’s…
Persistent pruritus points to a hidden malignancy
Nick, a 28-year-old male, presents with a primary complaint of generalised itching for the past 3-4 weeks. He reports no accompanying rash and denies recent…
Spot Dx — Sudden swollen ears and joints
Lesley is a 53-year-old optometrist who presents with three months of pain and swelling affecting both ears. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz…
‘Shrunken pore syndrome’ flags mortality risk in T2DM: Aussie study
A low ratio of cystatin C–based eGFR to creatinine-based eGFR in people with type 2 diabetes is linked to mortality regardless of conventional markers of…
Cold clue to a curious rash
Jen, aged 67, enjoys an active retirement. A former health professional, she focuses on improving her health as she ages, and is physically active —…
Spot Dx — A post-rugby elbow injury
Josh is a 34-year-old, left-hand-dominant man who presents with right elbow pain. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz below. If you select the…
Relative energy deficiency in sport
Need to know: Exercise and sport are important and essential parts of overall health. However, there are times when they can negatively impact the health…
Spot Dx — What’s behind this black finger?
Shane is a 42-year-old carpenter who presents with a painful black, left middle fingertip, present for two months. Test your clinical know-how by taking the…
