Crying is an important form of infant communication, but persistent unsettledness can be distressing for families. GPs can support carers to understand their babies’ cues, strengthen relationships and access care when needed.
Hypertriglyceridaemia is a common contributor to residual cardiovascular risk in primary care. A practical approach to its management covers secondary causes, atherogenic lipoprotein assessment and therapies to reduce both atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and pancreatitis risk.
The Allergy Development to an Accelerated Pathway to Tolerance (ADAPT) peanut oral immunotherapy program is the world’s first nationally standardised model of care for food allergy treatment delivered in public healthcare. The ADAPT program offers a new management option for eligible infants diagnosed with peanut allergy in the first year of life.
Advance care planning is rarely discussed for older people with mental illness, despite its recognised importance and benefits. Clear and accessible documentation, supported decision-making and multidisciplinary collaboration help optimise advance care planning and improve patient outcomes.
Obesity, prediabetes, chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease are increasingly recognised as interconnected conditions within cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic syndrome. This clinical case review explains how earlier recognition and intervention may help prevent progression to heart failure and other major complications.
Heavy menstrual bleeding in adolescents requires careful assessment for anaemia, iron deficiency and bleeding disorders. Management focuses on shared decision-making, avoiding routine pelvic ultrasonography and tailoring treatment to symptoms and preferences.
Elina Chi, Melissa Elliott, Sahan Chandrasekara, Louis Chhor, Belinda Miller
Smoking cessation, vaccination, pulmonary rehabilitation and optimisation of inhaler therapy are central to slowing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease progression. Early diagnosis, prevention of exacerbations and appropriate use of advanced therapies can improve quality of life and reduce mortality risk.
