New frontiers in foot surgery and total ankle replacement
Technology and technique advancements over the past decade have seen two big game changers – the rise of minimally invasive foot surgery and improved total ankle replacement. Read More...
Clinical Articles
Peripheral lung nodule evaluation
A pulmonary nodule is a well-defined opacity surrounded by lung parenchyma measuring less than 3cm (greater than 3cm is a lung mass). Pulmonary nodules are classified as solid or subsolid. Subsolid nodules are subclassified into pure ground glass and part solid nodules. Read More...
Initial diagnosis and assessment of COPD
COPD is a common lung disease responsible for significant disability. It is a common cause of hospitalisation and death. In Australia it is under diagnosed and often over or even undertreated. Primarily a lung disease, it has extrapulmonary manifestations and is frequently associated with respiratory and non-respiratory comorbidities all of which can influence symptoms and outcomes. Read More...
Modern allergy testing
Accurate diagnosis of allergy requires careful clinical assessment and demonstration of allergen sensitisation, defined as presence of IgE antibodies targeting allergen components (antigens). The main methods used to establish sensitisation are skin prick testing (SPT) and serological testing. SPT is generally only performed by specialist allergists/immunologists, but serological testing can be requested by all clinicians. Read More...
Vascular birthmarks: when to refer
Broadly speaking, a birthmark is present from birth, and vascular birthmarks are either red, blue, or occasionally skin coloured, depending on the type of vessels involved and their location in the skin. The ISSVA classification system for vascular anomalies divides into tumours and malformations. Read More...
Rare Care Centre: global needs, local leadership
Significant strides have been made in the care for West Australian children with a rare or undiagnosed disease with the launch of the Rare Care Centre (RCC) at Perth Children’s Hospital. Read More...
Key role of PCR amidst flu and ongoing COVID-19
Predictable seasonal patterns of influenza viruses worldwide is the backbone of worldwide influenza surveillance systems and vaccination programs over the past several decades. Read More...
Advanced AF rhythm management
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained rhythm disorder, and its treatment has been revolutionised during the past 20 years. This includes improved detection (Apple watch etc), better anticoagulation (DOAC), left atrial appendage management and catheter ablation. Read More...