{"title":"December 2024 correspondence.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54241,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of General Practice","volume":"53 12","pages":"888-891"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142774737","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"General practice training and education.","authors":"Chris Dickie","doi":"10.31128/AJGP-12-24-1234e","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-12-24-1234e","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54241,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of General Practice","volume":"53 12","pages":"885"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142774747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Shortfalls of new Medicare-funded genetic screening program.","authors":"Tayla Cameron, Jenny Lou","doi":"10.31128/AJGP-03-24-7198","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-03-24-7198","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54241,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of General Practice","volume":"53 12 Suppl","pages":"S101-S102"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reflections on leadership for diverse practice.","authors":"Deborah Saltman","doi":"10.31128/AJGP-11-23-7023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-11-23-7023","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54241,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of General Practice","volume":"53 12","pages":"957-958"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142774780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Subash S Heraganahally, Timothy Howarth, Winnie Chen
{"title":"A clinical approach to chronic respiratory disorders in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in primary care.","authors":"Subash S Heraganahally, Timothy Howarth, Winnie Chen","doi":"10.31128/AJGP-02-24-7136","DOIUrl":"10.31128/AJGP-02-24-7136","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Chronic respiratory disorders in the adult Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population are common, but there is a sparsity of literature detailing an approach to clinical management.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This paper describes a clinical approach to chronic respiratory disorders for clinicians working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, particularly in the remote Australian context.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>There are significant differences in the way chronic respiratory diseases manifest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people compared with non-Indigenous Australians. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis and asthma often overlap in clinical features, and can be present concurrently. Restrictive impairment on spirometry is common. The presence of bronchodilator response might indicate asthma, but can also be observed in patients with asthma/COPD/bronchiectasis overlap. Because the management of each of these conditions differs, accurate diagnosis and disease severity classification are important, particularly in the prescribing of guideline-recommended inhaled pharmacotherapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":54241,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of General Practice","volume":"53 12 Suppl","pages":"S3-S9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fred Chuang, Rohan Arasu, Gavin Quail, Stephen Johnston
{"title":"Adult-onset dysphagia.","authors":"Fred Chuang, Rohan Arasu, Gavin Quail, Stephen Johnston","doi":"10.31128/AJGP-08-23-6928","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-08-23-6928","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dysphagia, characterised by a difficulty in swallowing, stems from various causes and is frequently encountered in general practice. The rise in dysphagia in Australia's ageing population necessitates proper management to prevent complications. Recognising and managing dysphagia improves outcomes and quality of life, and reduces secondary complications.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This article assists physicians through the work-up and management of dysphagia.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Dysphagia, resulting from upper aerodigestive tract disruptions, can be categorised anatomically (oropharyngeal, oesophageal) or by pathophysiology (motility, obstructive). It imposes a substantial community disease burden with high morbidity and mortality rates. Dysphagia might lead to aspiration, malnutrition and poor mental health. A holistic approach involving primary and tertiary specialists, allied health, family and carers is vital. Depending on the aetiology, dysphagia is often treated conservatively in the community; however, complex cases often require a multifaceted approach and integration of multiple specialties.</p>","PeriodicalId":54241,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of General Practice","volume":"53 12 Suppl","pages":"S33-S40"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Chemical eye injury in remote and urgent care clinic settings.","authors":"Lawrence Kwok, Andrew Burbidge","doi":"10.31128/AJGP-10-23-6998","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-10-23-6998","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Chemical eye injuries are potentially sight-threatening injuries, representing 10-22% of all ocular trauma presentations. Prompt assessment and management of chemical eye injuries in general practice and urgent care clinic settings can prevent patients from losing vision.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This article presents a clinically useful guide for general practitioners to support the primary management of chemical-related eye injuries, particularly in rural and regional settings. This article will first discuss the variety of chemical eye irritants found in domestic and commercial settings. It will then describe the steps for assessment of chemical-related eye injuries, methods for irrigation and post-irrigation management.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Among chemical eye injuries occurring in rural areas, cleaning agents are the most common cause, followed by injuries from personal products, industrial agents, pesticides and herbicides, and petroleum-based products. General practitioners should conduct an initial assessment and instigate immediate management of chemical eye injuries. Advice about the pH level of substances can be obtained from the Poisons Information Centre. Chemical eye injuries coinciding with an epithelial defect or decreased vision should be reviewed by an ophthalmologist within 24 hours of the initial injury.</p>","PeriodicalId":54241,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of General Practice","volume":"53 12 Suppl","pages":"S45-S48"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Median arcuate ligament syndrome: When to consider the diagnosis and management options.","authors":"Vidushi Lal, Lucy Guazzo","doi":"10.31128/AJGP-11-23-7045","DOIUrl":"10.31128/AJGP-11-23-7045","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) occurs due to extrinsic compression of the coeliac plexus, leading to postprandial and exercise-induced epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, food fear and weight loss. Diagnosis can be challenging as up to 25% of the population have radiological compression. However, only 1% of the population have corresponding symptoms. The duration between the onset of symptoms and diagnosis of MALS can extend up to years. Primary care physicians are commonly the first people to encounter patients with MALS and play a vital role in its assessment, diagnosis and management and the coordination of subspecialty care.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this article is to provide general practitioners with a review of the current literature, summarise a diagnostic pathway and propose a treatment algorithm for MALS.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>MALS is a rare cause of debilitating abdominal pain with no single 'rule in test'. It often affects young patients and leads to significant morbidity and poor quality of life. Increased awareness of MALS in the primary care setting allows for earlier consideration and investigation as part of the diagnostic work-up for patients with symptoms of abdominal pain not attributable to more common conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":54241,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of General Practice","volume":"53 12 Suppl","pages":"S28-S32"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856573","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"<em>AJGP</em> reviewers 2024.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54241,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of General Practice","volume":"53 12","pages":"961-962"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142774725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}