Men with depression may present with a different pattern of symptoms to women, and benefit from specific strategies to broaden their thinking about mental health, leverage their strengths and develop collaborative therapeutic relationships.
Anaphylaxis is occurring more frequently in Australia, and the rate of fatal reactions is increasing. The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy has recently updated its guidelines for the acute management of anaphylaxis.
Vaccination is an important strategy to protect patients from herpes zoster and its complications. A new shingles vaccine is available for individuals aged 50 years or older to prevent herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia.
A tailored approach to managing menopause, including symptom complex, history and the woman’s own preferences, is important to meeting individual needs.
Is the combined oral contraceptive pill an appropriate contraceptive method for a 43-year-old woman with new onset of migraine with aura? Her contraceptive options are discussed with reference to the UK Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (UKMEC), an evidence-based framework for considering contraindications to contraceptives.
