Education Archives

Plantar Warts: An overview and guide to modern treatment

Whether you know them as verruca pedis, plantar verruca or simply plantar warts, this condition poses a conundrum for both patients and healthcare providers.

Would you recognise disordered eating if it walked through the door? (Part 1/2)

Eating disorders, pervasive disturbances in eating behaviour and body weight, touch individuals across every socio-demographic sector.

Presenting the facts: breast cancer in young women

Breast cancer management, particularly for young women, is an intricate process that demands the collaboration of a multidisciplinary team. A General Practitioner who is informed about this complex course can provide optimal patient care.

Clinical Refresh: Responding to Domestic Violence

Domestic violence - often cloaked in silence - continues to plague communities worldwide, and Australia is no exception. In recent times, we have thankfully seen Australia’s medical system shift, now focusing on this hidden epidemic, its alarming prevalence, and the..

Bempedoic acid and the future of statin alternatives

Hyperlipidemia, a significant contributor to cardiovascular disease and death, is a pressing health concern in Australia. Statins, or 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme-A reductase inhibitors, are a primary line of defence in the fight against hyperlipidemia.

Clinical Refresh: Postpartum Support

The time following childbirth, known as the postnatal period, presents a whirlwind of change and adjustment for new parents. Primary care physicians, specifically general practitioners (GPs), are optimally positioned to offer support, guidance, clinical treatment, and intervention for various physical..