A GP guide to managing gout
Gout is one of the most common inflammatory joint diseases and presents a significant burden for many people in Australia. There are several gaps between…
Article Type: Therapy Update
A GP guide to nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
It is important for clinicians to recognise that this condition, even in milder forms, can be overwhelming for women both physically and psychologically. It should…
A GP guide to follow-up care for children after preterm birth
Preterm birth, that is birth prior to 37 completed weeks’ gestation, is associated with more challenges to health, growth and child development compared with birth…
A GP guide to hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Need to know: The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of 14 heritable connective tissue disorders (HCTDs).1 Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), previously known as type…
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…
A GP guide to treating overactive bladder
Need to know: Overactive bladder (OAB) is a clinical syndrome defined as urinary urgency, with or without urgency urinary incontinence, usually with increased daytime frequency…
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…
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…
A GP guide to bisphosphonate ‘treatment breaks’
Need to know: Bisphosphonates are the most common class of antiresorptive medications used in the treatment of osteoporosis, with proven efficacy in improving bone mineral…
A GP guide to urticaria in children
Need to know: Urticaria is a condition characterised by the presence of wheals, angioedema, or both. Urticarial lesions, also commonly known as wheals, hives or…
