Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction remains a major cause of death and morbidity worldwide. An armamentarium of treatment options are now available, which can reduce cardiovascular mortality and heart failure hospitalisation.
Anal disorders are a common presentation to general practice. Although some conditions can be managed in primary care, certain patients may require specialist referral for surgical intervention and all patients should be assessed for the presence of red flags.
Eli Dabscheck, Carrie-anne Wagner, Janet G. Shaw, Samantha C. Kung, Ian A. Yang
Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are the major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with COPD. Timely diagnosis and management of exacerbations and preventive strategies can maximise patient wellbeing.
Sport-related concussions, a common athletic injury with a multitude of presentations, can cause significant morbidity in the first few weeks to months after injury. Evidence-based strategies can guide decision-making for assessment and management.
Melanie Kingsland, Jenna Hollis, Justine Daly, Elizabeth J. Elliott
GPs are well placed to screen for and help patients address key risk factors for adverse pregnancy and newborn outcomes – smoking, alcohol consumption and weight.
Early recognition of, and interventions for, mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia can help reduce the rate of cognitive decline and include specialist referral, pharmacotherapies and lifestyle adjustments.
Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a common presentation with a number of underlying causes. Distinguishing true dysphagia from other aetiologies is key to guiding further investigations, specialist referral and management.
