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…
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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…
AMA calls for fresh consultation with doctors over looming restrictions to vitamin B12 test rebates
Whoever wins the 3 May federal election should delay and re-consult on the incoming restrictions on Medicare rebates for vitamin B12 and urine tests, the…
Could it be syphilis?
Jack, a 52-year-old sales agent, presents with a disseminated rash for over two weeks. The rash is reddish, not painful or itchy, and a little…
A GP guide to newborn bloodspot screening
Need to know: Newborn bloodspot screening is a funded program offered to all Australian babies that aims to save brains and lives. Which conditions will…
Tracking the source of a train hobbyist’s memory loss
Andy, a 52-year-old laboratory manager, presents with a six-month history of worsening memory and short-term recall problems. He also reports dizziness and occasional left leg…
Spot Dx — Can you answer the burning question?
Cheryl is a 55-year-old female who presents with a week of oral discomfort. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz below. If you select…
Medical Must-See: Read my (enlarged) lips
The cause of this boy’s swollen lips was unsealed based on critical histopathology. The 10-year-old presented to a hospital in Okayama, Japan, with persistent painless…
5 tests spruiked by influencers that fuel overdiagnosis
The full-body MRI scan, the gene cancer test and the gut microbiome stool test have all been plugged on wellness influencers’ Instagram and TikTok accounts…
