December 2022

Peer Reviewed Feature Articles
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Cardiovascular medicine

Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Advances in management

Nelson Wang, Jo-dee Lattimore

Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction remains a major cause of death and morbidity worldwide. An armamentarium of treatment options are now available, which can reduce cardiovascular mortality and heart failure hospitalisation.

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Gastroenterology

Anal disorders – haemorrhoids, abscesses and fissures

Aizat Drahman, Jonathan Hong

Anal disorders are a common presentation to general practice. Although some conditions can be managed in primary care, certain patients may require specialist referral for surgical intervention and all patients should be assessed for the presence of red flags.

Respiratory medicine

COPD exacerbations: a pragmatic approach to prevention, diagnosis and management

Eli Dabscheck, Carrie-anne Wagner, Janet G. Shaw, Samantha C. Kung, Ian A. Yang

Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are the major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with COPD. Timely diagnosis and management of exacerbations and preventive strategies can maximise patient wellbeing.

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Gastroenterology clinic

Dysphagia – an updated guide to investigation

Emily Andrew, May Wong

Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a common presentation with a number of underlying causes. Distinguishing true dysphagia from other aetiologies is key to guiding further investigations, specialist referral and management.

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