Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory facial dermatosis that is often under-recognised because of its varied and fluctuating presentation. Current understanding of pathophysiology and phenotype-based classification is shaping more targeted management, including pharmacological and laser-based therapies alongside lifestyle measure.
Primary care plays a central role in the early diagnosis and optimisation of therapy in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Timely initiation of guideline-directed treatment can substantially reduce hospitalisations and mortality.
Globus pharyngeus is a highly distressing condition with poorly elucidated pathophysiology. Although usually benign, malignancy must be excluded. Management focuses on targeted investigation, reassurance and treating contributing factors such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, anxiety and visceral hypersensitivity.
A 52-year-old woman presents with painful erosions affecting her lips and oral mucosa, which have been present for several months and worsening over the preceding few weeks. She also has a scaly eruption on her scalp and similar lesions on her trunk. What’s the diagnosis?
Japanese encephalitis virus is now recognised as endemic across large parts of mainland Australia, with important implications for clinical practice and public health. An update is provided on the evolving epidemiology, prevention strategies including expanded vaccination and surveillance, and current approaches to diagnosis.
After a record 2025 season driven by a drifted A(H3N2) subclade K, Australia enters 2026 facing a virus that can outpace prior immunity. Updated vaccines and new intranasal options offer promise, but closing uptake gaps will be key.
Heavy menstrual bleeding is a common cause of iron deficiency in women and may be missed when haemoglobin is normal. Ferritin testing, timely iron repletion and effective bleeding reduction can prevent recurrence and improve wellbeing.
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