Vijidha Shree Rajkumar, Liam Johnson, Brian K. Owler
Advances in neuroimaging have increased detection of incidental brain findings. Many of these are benign, but some may require follow up or specialist referral. Familiarity with common incidental findings will enable GPs to facilitate appropriate management and provide reassurance to patients.
Abdominophrenic dyssynergia is emerging as a key mechanism behind abdominal bloating and distension, with effective therapies ranging from electromyography-guided biofeedback to simple breathing retraining.
Freya Bleathman, William D. Renton, Georgina Tiller
Recurrent fever in children is most often due to infection, but when infections are excluded, rarer causes such as autoinflammatory periodic fever syndromes should be considered. Early recognition and referral are key, as targeted treatments can significantly improve outcomes and prevent long-term complications.
The combination of relugolix, estradiol and norethisterone acetate is now PBS listed for visually confirmed endometriosis in women who have not responded adequately to hormonal contraceptives or analgesics.
With careful risk assessment, preventive strategies and specialist collaboration, immunocompromised travellers can undertake safe and rewarding international travel.
Treatment-resistant depression affects up to one-third of patients with major depressive disorder. Intranasal esketamine, now PBS listed, offers a novel treatment option for these individuals.
