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Man develops acute hypercalcaemia after taking too many antacids

22nd May 2020
An elderly man has developed acute hypercalcaemia after downing antacids for reflux, in a case doctors say highlights the…
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Australian Doctor Medical Must-See

Two’s company, three’s a congenital anomaly

15th May 2020
A patient and his doctors got a surprise when an investigation into a suspected slipped disc unearthed an extra kidney. The…
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Australian Doctor News

Real world trial confirms SGLT-2 inhibitors’ renal benefit

12th May 2020
Patients with type 2 diabetes prescribed SGLT-2 inhibitors reduce their risk of serious renal events by nearly 60% compared…
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Clinical Focus Spot Diagnosis

Can you recognise this mass on MRI?

6th May 2020
Sharon, 44, has been investigated for intermittent nausea and abdominal pain of several months' duration and attends for her…
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phaeochromocytoma
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GPs rapped for poor continuity of care

5th February 2020
Two general practices in New Zealand have been put on notice over substandard continuity of care after a patient died and…
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Air pollution linked to spike in admissions for many conditions

16th December 2019
With continuing air quality alerts for parts of NSW this week, a US study warns that brief exposure to the tiny particles…
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CPD How to Treat

Congenital abnormalities of the kidney and urinary tract

12th December 2019
Read this How to Treat article and take the quiz to earn 2 RACGP CPD points, or 1 educational activity hour with ACRRM PDP.
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CT scan of a horseshoe kidney