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Dermatology

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Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this pigmented streak?

A 67-year-old Mediterranean man with a 1-year history of a pigmented streak in the right thumb nail

By Dr Philip Tong

Obstetrics and gynaecology, Women's health

Clinical Articles

Ryeqo approved for endometriosis

Ryeqo has been available in Australia since 2022, but until now was not specifically indicated for endometriosis. Here's how it works and what you need to be aware of.

By A/Prof Nial Wheate, Jasmine Lee

Neurology, Public health

Clinical Articles

Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later

Nearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

By A/Prof Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this erythematous nodule?

A 16-year-old well boy presents with a rapidly progressing erythematous nodule on the thigh

By Dr Philip Tong

Psychiatry

Clinical Articles

Do kids grow out of ADHD as they get older?

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is more often diagnosed in children. That might make you wonder if people grow out it as they reach adulthood.

By Dr Alison Poulton

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Assessing concussion in general practice

Expert provides practical tips on diagnosing concussion, what tests to do, and when imaging may be warranted...

By Lynnette Hoffman

Neurology

Clinical Articles

Are the new sport concussion guidelines workable?

Recently released guidelines for concussion management in youth and community sport are far more prescriptive than previous advice—but is it practical, and what does it mean for GPs?

By Lynnette Hoffman

Psychiatry

Clinical Articles

5 things GPs can do for adults with ADHD

Despite increasing recognition and diagnosis of ADHD in childhood, many people still fall through the cracks, especially those with the inattentive subtype, says Dr Pansy Lai, a mental health GP at Sydney’s Mindsight Clinic.

By Sophia Auld

Gastroenterology, Paediatrics

Clinical Articles

Managing recurrent abdominal pain in children

Functional abdominal pain in children is very common. It's often self-limiting, and the cause is rarely serious, but the pain is as real as a gut punch...

By Sophia Auld

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Clinical Quick Quiz – What’s the most appropriate management strategy for this patient?

A 71-year-old fit man presents with a biopsy proven basal cell carcinoma in the right conchal bowl

By Dr Philip Tong

Women's health

Clinical Articles

New vaginal atrophy treatment coming soon

Intrarosa was approved by the TGA last year and is expected to be available in Australia from mid-2024. Here's what you need to know...

By Sophia Auld

Diabetes and metabolism

Clinical Articles

Is diabetes remission really as hard to achieve as a new study suggests?

We have known about cases of type 2 diabetes going into remission, or glucose levels going back to normal, since the 1960s. But how likely is it that this treatment will work outside of the carefully controlled environment of a clinical trial?

By Dr Duane Mellor, Craig Russell, Clinical A/Prof Srikanth Bellary

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Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this pigmented streak?

A 67-year-old Mediterranean man with a 1-year history of a pigmented streak in the right thumb nail

Ryeqo approved for endometriosis

Ryeqo has been available in Australia since 2022, but until now was not specifically indicated for endometriosis. Here's how it works and what you need to be aware of.

Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later

Nearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Clinical Quick Quiz – What is the most likely diagnosis for this erythematous nodule?

A 16-year-old well boy presents with a rapidly progressing erythematous nodule on the thigh

Do kids grow out of ADHD as they get older?

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is more often diagnosed in children. That might make you wonder if people grow out it as they reach adulthood.

Assessing concussion in general practice

Expert provides practical tips on diagnosing concussion, what tests to do, and when imaging may be warranted...

Are the new sport concussion guidelines workable?

Recently released guidelines for concussion management in youth and community sport are far more prescriptive than previous advice—but is it practical, and what does it mean for GPs?

5 things GPs can do for adults with ADHD

Despite increasing recognition and diagnosis of ADHD in childhood, many people still fall through the cracks, especially those with the inattentive subtype, says Dr Pansy Lai, a mental health GP at Sydney’s Mindsight Clinic.

Managing recurrent abdominal pain in children

Functional abdominal pain in children is very common. It's often self-limiting, and the cause is rarely serious, but the pain is as real as a gut punch...

Clinical Quick Quiz – What’s the most appropriate management strategy for this patient?

A 71-year-old fit man presents with a biopsy proven basal cell carcinoma in the right conchal bowl

New vaginal atrophy treatment coming soon

Intrarosa was approved by the TGA last year and is expected to be available in Australia from mid-2024. Here's what you need to know...

Is diabetes remission really as hard to achieve as a new study suggests?

We have known about cases of type 2 diabetes going into remission, or glucose levels going back to normal, since the 1960s. But how likely is it that this treatment will work outside of the carefully controlled environment of a clinical trial?

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A 67-year-old Mediterranean man with a 1-year history of a pigmented streak in the right thumb nail

Ryeqo has been available in Australia since 2022, but until now was not specifically indicated for endometriosis. Here's how it works and what you need to be aware of.

Nearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A 16-year-old well boy presents with a rapidly progressing erythematous nodule on the thigh

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is more often diagnosed in children. That might make you wonder if people grow out it as they reach adulthood.

Expert provides practical tips on diagnosing concussion, what tests to do, and when imaging may be warranted...

Recently released guidelines for concussion management in youth and community sport are far more prescriptive than previous advice—but is it practical, and what does it mean for GPs?

Despite increasing recognition and diagnosis of ADHD in childhood, many people still fall through the cracks, especially those with the inattentive subtype, says Dr Pansy Lai, a mental health GP at Sydney’s Mindsight Clinic.

Functional abdominal pain in children is very common. It's often self-limiting, and the cause is rarely serious, but the pain is as real as a gut punch...

A 71-year-old fit man presents with a biopsy proven basal cell carcinoma in the right conchal bowl

Intrarosa was approved by the TGA last year and is expected to be available in Australia from mid-2024. Here's what you need to know...

We have known about cases of type 2 diabetes going into remission, or glucose levels going back to normal, since the 1960s. But how likely is it that this treatment will work outside of the carefully controlled environment of a clinical trial?

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