Alone in the universe: Scientists discover new blood type unique to one woman
The discovery of a blood type unique to one woman is a reminder to think beyond the familiar ABO and Rh types. Researchers in France announced last month…
Tag: Haematology
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…
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 — 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…
VEXAS syndrome — Aussie doctors solve diagnostic puzzle
Australian doctors have solved a diagnostic puzzle in a patient, by identifying a rare genetic condition that was first described just five years ago. The…
A GP guide to amyloidosis
Amyloid fibrils. Photo: AlamyNeed to know: Amyloidosis describes the group of diseases that result when amyloid fibrils accumulate in organs and result in organ dysfunction.…
73,000 blood bags wasted: GPs urged to send haemochromatosis patients to blood banks
When GP Dr Toby Gardner has a patient with haemochromatosis he encourages them to donate their blood through Australian Red Cross Lifeblood rather than undergo…
Apixaban safer than rivaroxaban in AF with liver disease, doctors say
Doctors can be reassured that apixaban is safe for patients with AF and liver disease, a retrospective cohort study suggests. The Harvard University-led study found…
Spot Dx — Do these palms pique your interest?
Cheryl, 46, presents with worsening fatigue for the past few months. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz below. If you select the wrong…
Man turns blue after mistaking amyl nitrite for energy drink: case
A middle-aged man who collapsed and turned blue during a boozy night turned out to have ingested a bottle of amyl nitrite after mistaking it…
