Three in every 1000 children in Australia are born with some degree of hearing loss. Early diagnosis is the key to early intervention and improved outcomes from hearing rehabilitation.
GPs have a crucial role in the care of patients after an episode of acute psychosis has resolved, including supporting psychosocial rehabilitation and medication concordance, and monitoring physical health.
Alexander Turbayne, Ashleigh Meyn, Shivakumar Chitturi
Abnormal liver function test results are common in pregnancy and can be due to pre-existing or pregnancy-related liver disorders. The cause can be determined through a systematic approach, including history, examination and appropriate investigations.
With media reports of increasing domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic, this article discusses how GPs can navigate telehealth to help patients experiencing or at increased risk of domestic violence.
The PBS-listed 19.5 mg levonorgestrel intrauterine device is a highly effective contraceptive option with a lower hormonal dose and smaller frame size.
Understanding of abnormalities of the vitreoretinal interface and their role in common retinal conditions has grown. Vitreoretinal surgical techniques have also advanced, providing safe and effective solutions for patients with visual impairment.
Presentations of patella instability range from sudden acute debilitating dislocation requiring urgent reduction to minor episodes of subluxation. Patients who have dislocated their patella for the first time and do not have significant osteochondral injuries can be managed by their GP.
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