Bolus calculator apps for type 1 diabetes
Need to know: Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition characterised by the destruction of the pancreatic beta cells, resulting in the inability to produce…
Clinical Focus
Spot Dx — Is it sunburn or something more fishy?
Pete, a 35-year-old, is seen urgently via telehealth to review a red, hot, itchy rash on his back that developed 30 minutes ago. Test your…
A GP guide to pre-eclampsia screening
Need to know: Pre-eclampsia is a multisystem disorder that typically affects 2-5% of pregnant women and is one of the leading global causes of maternal…
Spot Dx — What’s behind these shin spots?
Gerald is a 52-year-old IT technician who presents with a six-month history of otherwise asymptomatic pigmented spots on his shins. Test your clinical know-how by…
A GP guide to managing gout
Gout is one of the most common inflammatory joint diseases and presents a significant burden for many people in Australia. There are several gaps between…
Spot Dx — Why is this patient so blue?
Lim is a 65-year-old business owner who presents for review of blue fingers and nails, which he has become increasingly aware of over the past…
A GP guide to nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
It is important for clinicians to recognise that this condition, even in milder forms, can be overwhelming for women both physically and psychologically. It should…
Spot Dx — What’s behind this gum pain?
Emma is a 23-year-old university student who presents with a four-week history of progressive gingival swelling, pain, bleeding and now purulent exudate. Test your clinical…
A GP guide to follow-up care for children after preterm birth
Preterm birth, that is birth prior to 37 completed weeks’ gestation, is associated with more challenges to health, growth and child development compared with birth…
Spot Dx — Are these penile ‘bumps’ a problem?
Ben, a 23-year-old engineer, presents with a two-year history of multiple painless ‘bumps’ on his glans penis. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz…
