A GP guide to congenital hand and foot conditions
Knowing how to manage and when to refer these cases will ensure the best developmental and functional outcomes for the child.
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More doctors warn of ‘Zoom dysmorphia’
More time spent in online meetings has led to a surge in requests for cosmetic treatment, dermatologists write.
Poor skin cancer removal rife: study
But incomplete excisions, even by dermatologists, are more common than previously reported, researchers say.
A GP guide to paediatric hand trauma
With a shorter window of intervention than adults, it is important to be aware of these common injury patterns of hand trauma in the paediatric po…
A GP guide to paediatric facial trauma and scars
Facial lacerations in children are a common presentation in primary care, so it's worth being aware of these key management principles.
Boom and bust: Breast augmentation saves woman from gunshot
They acted as silicone shields.
Thumb-sucking remedy leads to autoamputation
Case study: The infant lost his thumb after a bandage applied to discourage sucking led to tourniquet syndrome.
Kiwi doctors make massive skin order to treat volcano survivors
They need an extra 1.2 million square centimetres of skin to treat the 29 patients, says CMO Dr Peter Watson.
A GP guide to breast implants
With the recent controversy and crackdowns on breast implants, here's what GPs need to know about treating patients with associated adverse events.…
