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.
Read moreWhether you know them as verruca pedis, plantar verruca or simply plantar warts, this condition poses a conundrum for both patients and healthcare providers.
Read moreEating disorders, pervasive disturbances in eating behaviour and body weight, touch individuals across every socio-demographic sector.
Read moreBreast 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.
Read moreDomestic 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..
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Read moreThe 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..
Read moreChronic diseases have emerged as the primary drivers of morbidity, disability, and mortality in Australia, accounting for nine out of ten deaths as of 2011 (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2011b).
Read moreIn an astonishing turn of events, a 40-year-old Australian man, known for his physical fitness and love for the gym, landed in a neuromuscular clinic due to a concerning wave of generalised muscle twitching and spasms.
Read moreNot quite yet a household name; research shows that alcohol may be one of the biggest contributing factors to breast cancer development in women, worldwide.
Read moreThe National Health Survey data, recently released, indicates a continuing rise in asthma incidence in Australia. Currently, about 2.7 million Australians, which is 11.2% of the population, are impacted by asthma.
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