BP link to dementia
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GPs don’t need headlines and a truckload of statistics to tell them what they live with everyday of their working lives – general practice is in a parlous, and some says perilous, state. Read More...
Breast imaging – a practical approach
A 54-year-old woman presents with a palpable abnormality in the right breast. She has no personal or family history of breast cancer. A palpable lump is present in the right breast at the 5 o’clock retroareolar position. There are no skin changes, nipple discharge or palpable axillary nodes. Read More...
Management of first-time shoulder dislocations
The glenohumeral joint is the most frequently dislocated joint and usually occurs following an injury such as a fall or in a collision during sports including AFL, basketball or rugby. The direction of dislocation is usually anterior and most will self-reduce, but it is estimated 30-40% require a formal reduction. Read More...