Most older people with constipation can be managed in general practice with simple lifestyle adjustments, including dietary changes and improving hydration, and treatment with various laxatives.

In 2023, all signs point to a return to influenza patterns before the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated influenza vaccines are available now, with safe enhanced vaccine options for vulnerable populations.

A new menopausal hormone therapy preparation containing estradiol combined with micronised progesterone is now available in Australia, offering an additional treatment option for women with moderate to severe postmenopausal symptoms.

With a test for the most common genetic cause of haemochromatosis now readily available and improved understanding of the condition, who should you screen? And how should you evaluate individuals with suggestive features?

Psoriasis is a complex condition that involves genetic, immune and environmental factors, and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. As such, optimal management involves correct early diagnosis and consideration of common comorbidities, including psoriatic arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and cardiovascular, respiratory and mental health issues.

Rehabilitative care for people with acute, chronic or permanent disability should be tailored to the patient’s specific condition and personal and environmental factors to help achieve the best outcome. Ambulatory (in-community) rehabilitation services are available for the primary care physician to access or to refer patients for multidisciplinary rehabilitative care.