September 2024

Peer Reviewed Feature Articles
Cardiovascular medicine

INOCA and MINOCA: coronary vasomotor disorders in clinical practice

Kelly Easey, Eleanor Redwood, Thomas J. Ford

Up to half of patients with angina have no obstructive coronary artery disease. The early detection and referral of patients with persistent ischaemic chest pain can improve their quality of life.

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Dermatology

Psoriasis: systemic treatment options for adults

Benjamin S. Daniel, Jacqueline K. Nguyen, Stephen Shumack, Peter Foley

A range of nonbiologic and biologic systemic treatments are available for patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis in Australia. Patients must fulfil specific criteria for severe chronic plaque psoriasis to qualify for treatment with a biologic agent through the PBS.

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Orthopaedics clinic

Acute Achilles tendon rupture: diagnosis and management

Rajat Mittal

Implications of an Achilles tendon rupture, typically a low-energy injury, are potentially significant. Management decisions should be made after careful consideration of all relevant risks and benefits.

Women's health

Vulvovaginal symptoms after menopause

Elizabeth Farrell

Vulvovaginal atrophy causes significant morbidity in women as they age. A GP is in a unique position to discuss a woman’s symptoms and offer appropriate treatment.

Innocence revisited

First, do no harm

Johanna Skinner

A GP reflects on being torn between the wisdom of Hippocrates and the fear of missing a diagnosis.

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