September 2022

Peer Reviewed Feature Articles
Endocrinology and metabolism

Type 2 diabetes in young adults. A management guide for GPs

Jencia Wong, Ted Wu, Gary Deed

The first-ever Australian consensus statement on the management of type 2 diabetes in young adults was released earlier this year. It highlighted the specific needs of this demographic and the important diagnostic and management considerations required for the effective and holistic care of these patients.

 

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Dermatology

Rosacea: a thorny problem with a rosy outlook

Anneliese Willems, Belinda Welsh, Alvin H. Chong

Optimising the management of rosacea requires an accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment to the unique circumstances of each patient and their presenting features.

Cardiovascular medicine

Atrial fibrillation: management of older patients

Beata Bajorek, John Attia, Charlotte Hespe

Not only does the prevalence of atrial fibrillation increase with advancing age, but so does the complexity of management. Opportunistic screening is recommended in older people, along with individualised risk assessment and treatment plans.

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Therapeutics clinic

Migraine in 2022: an update on management

Tamsin Hilliard, Jason C. Ray, Elspeth J. Hutton, Richard J. Stark

A comprehensive approach to management, including careful assessment, addressing lifestyle factors and appropriate use of pharmacological treatments, can help optimise outcomes for patients with migraine.

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Ophthalmology clinic

Corticosteroids and the eye

Helmut C.y. Yu, Aniello Iannuzzi, Minas T. Coroneo

Corticosteroids are a useful treatment for many eye diseases, but practitioners need to be aware of their potential adverse effects. Systemic corticosteroids can also have ocular adverse effects.

Dermatology clinic

A teenager with facial papules and pustules

Isobel Pye, Rebecca Bronwyn Saunderson

Test your diagnostic skills in our regular dermatology quiz. What is the diagnosis and appropriate management for this teenager’s skin condition?