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…
Clinical Focus
Spot Dx — Sudden swollen ears and joints
Lesley is a 53-year-old optometrist who presents with three months of pain and swelling affecting both ears. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz…
Cold clue to a curious rash
Jen, aged 67, enjoys an active retirement. A former health professional, she focuses on improving her health as she ages, and is physically active —…
Spot Dx — A post-rugby elbow injury
Josh is a 34-year-old, left-hand-dominant man who presents with right elbow pain. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz below. If you select the…
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…
Spot Dx — What’s behind this black finger?
Shane is a 42-year-old carpenter who presents with a painful black, left middle fingertip, present for two months. Test your clinical know-how by taking the…
Could it be syphilis?
Jack, a 52-year-old sales agent, presents with a disseminated rash for over two weeks. The rash is reddish, not painful or itchy, and a little…
Spot Dx — Patient gardener’s hairy encounter
Cheryl is a 65-year-old retiree and avid gardener who reports a 24-hour history of redness, discomfort, irritation and tearing affecting the right eye. Test your…
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…
Spot Dx — What’s behind those eyes?
A 76-year-old Caucasian woman presents for follow-up for previous skin cancers. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz below. If you select the wrong…
