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While effective drugs are available to deal with the symptoms and modify the progress of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, these may cause serious adverse events and not all patients will...

Bacterial vaginosis is the commonest cause of abnormal vaginal discharge in women of reproductive age and is associated with serious pregnancy related sequelae and increased transmission of...

General practitioners may consider prescribing medicines for breastfeeding women during the postpartum period. Most medicines can be used safely during breastfeeding at the recommended dose...

Currently only 12% of Australian women aged 15–24 years are tested annually for chlamydia, as recommended by the RACGP.5 Mathematical modelling suggests that chlamydia prevalence will decrease if...

Integrative medicine is a holistic approach to patient care that utilises both conventional and complementary therapy. This article compares the demographics of Australian general...

Unfortunately, general practice research lags behind that of other specialties in both output2,4–6 and status,1,7 with only 3% of Australian GPs engaging in research.8 Low remuneration,9 pressure...

The term ‘dry mouth’ encompasses two conditions – the subjective feeling of oral dryness (xerostomia) and salivary gland hypofunction (objective decrease in salivary quantity and/or quality). These...

General practitioners (GPs) provide the vast majority of medical care,1 yet the majority of medical research is based in hospitals. Evidence generated in the hospital setting is often not directly...

MethodOur study setting was an inner-west Melbourne general practice of four full-time equivalent GPs using electronic clinical records. Incoming paper correspondence was manually date-stamped on...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gut problem that interferes with many people’s enjoyment of life.

Managing same day appointments in Australian general practice clinics is important, as demand for GP appointments is high and supply is limited.3 One of the aims of The Australian Primary Care...

This article is the fourth in a series on general practice research in Australia. The series explores strategies to strengthen general practice research and further develop the evidence base for...

Management of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis can be problematic, and current guidelines are limited by scant evidence.

Pharmacists in Australia can dispense some prescription medication (statins and oral contraceptives only) without a valid prescription and without consultation with a patient’s GP (&lsquo...

This article is the first in a series on general practice research in Australia. The series explores strategies to strengthen general practice research and further develop the evidence base for...

Practice based research networks comprise research academics and primary care practitioners who have the mutual goal of supporting the development and implementation of research that is...

What is fish oil?Fish oil, derived from fatty fish, is an important source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and...

What is ginkgo biloba?Ginkgo biloba is extracted from the leaves of the maidenhair tree, which is native to China. The nuts from the tree are considered a delicacy in some countries but are known...

What is glucosamine?Glucosamine is an amino acid and precursor in the biochemical synthesis of glycosaminoglycans, which are structural components of cartilage. It is widely used to improve joint...

What is St Johns wort?Extracts of St John’s wort (SJW) or Hypericum perforatum, a perennial herb with small yellow flowers, are widely available in pharmacies and health food stores. Historically...