Managing CKD and supporting patients with advanced kidney impairment
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has five stages of progression, with the first three stages (eGFR ≥30ml/min/1.73m2) usually being managed in primary care. Read More...
Clinical Articles
Managing chronic kidney disease in general practice – myths and the 3 Ps
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. One in three Australians have risk factors for CKD e.g. hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. It is therefore vital to investigate early, identify and intervene. Read More...
A toothache that is not a toothache
Persistent idiopathic dentoalveolar pain (PIDAP) is a persistent unilateral intraoral pain. The pain is localised to the dentoalveolar region such as the teeth or alveolar bone, and rarely involves multiple sites. Read More...
Transforming blood pressure management in Australia
Hypertension affects around one third of the adult population in Australia and represents the leading modifiable risk factor for major adverse outcomes such as coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease globally. Read More...
Glaucoma update
Glaucoma still is the number one cause of preventable blindness in the Western world and is still a silent condition until it's very late. Thus, it is worth remembering its importance and that of screening. Read More...
Message from the heart: Abdominal aortic calcification for CV risk detection
Abdominal aortic calcification or AAC is the deposition of calcium within the intimal or medial layers of the aortic wall. The presence of AAC is evidence of aortovascular disease and has been shown to be a marker of generalised atherosclerosis at other vascular beds e.g. coronary and carotid arteries, and/or medial calcifications seen in certain clinical populations and advanced ages. Read More...
Metastatic melanoma
Metastatic melanoma (MM) refers to the deposition of malignant melanoma cells distant to the primary tumour, usually via lymphatic or haematogenous spread. Read More...
Physical activity after COVID-19
Cosmetic, non-invasive treatments for the skin, especially the face and neck, are increasing exponentially throughout the world. Australia is no exception. Read More...