The clinical diagnosis of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) can be made based on symptoms alone if they are frequent or severe enough to impair quality of life. However, not all patients presenting with symptoms of reflux have GORD, and further evaluation may be required.
An understanding of the impact of puberty, lifestyle behaviours, family obesity and psychosocial factors can help GPs support weight management in adolescents with obesity.
The first presentation of an inherited arrhythmia syndrome such as long QT or Brugada syndrome is often sudden cardiac death. Awareness of the red flags and family screening can help prevent this tragedy.
New advances in the diagnosis, treatment and management of interstitial lung disease are emerging. Among these, input from a multidisciplinary team, including the GP, are crucial.
Ovarian cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in Australian women. Prompt specialist referral and a multidisciplinary approach to management will give women the best chance of a better outcome.
Young men are just as prone to body image concerns as young women, and careful screening and questioning in general practice can uncover concerns associated with body dysmorphia.
Jason C. Ray, Elspeth J. Hutton, Shuli Cheng, Lin Zhang, Richard J. Stark
Calcitonin-gene related peptide (CGRP) monoclonal antibodies are a new class of migraine preventive that includes erenumab, galcanezumab and fremanezumab. What is their role?
