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Marie Pirotta

Email: m.pirotta@unimelb.edu.au
PhD, BSc, Honorary Research Fellow at Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD

Arthritis disease The use of complementary therapies

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 More questions than answers

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...


Breastfeeding Evidence based guidelines for the use of medicines

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...


A missed opportunity Lessons learnt from a chlamydia testing observation study in general practice

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...


Complementary medicine in general practice A national survey of GP attitudes and knowledge

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


Training in critical thinking and research An audit of delivery by regional training providers in Australia

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...




General practitioners’ knowledge and management of dry mouth – A qualitative study

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...


Growing and retaining general practice research leaders in Australia: How can we do better?

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...


Communication at the interface between hospitals and primary care A general practice audit of hospital discharge summaries

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 The role of complementary medicines in treatment

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



Managing same day appointments A qualitative study in Australian general practice

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...


Practice-based research networks

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...


Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis Current management

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


‘Your lack of organisation doesn’t constitute our emergency’ – repeat prescription management in general practice

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 (‘continued...


Research in general practice

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...


Establishing the Victorian Primary Care Practice Based Research Network

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...


Your questions about complementary medicines answered: fish oil

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...


Your questions about complementary medicines answered: gingko biloba

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...


Your questions about complementary medicines answered: glucosamine

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...


Your questions about complementary medicines answered: St John’s wort

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...


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