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The implications of antibiotic resistance for the future of healthcare are frightening. Quite apart from serious infections (such as pneumonia and sepsis), which are now managed routinely with...

Hyperlipidaemia is one of the most common problems managed by general practitioners (GPs) and the majority of lipid-lowering drugs are prescribed by GPs.1 Statins have been shown to effectively...

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...

Fatigue as a presenting symptomFatigue is ‘that state … characterised by a lessened capacity or motivation for work ... usually accompanied by a feeling of weariness, sleepiness, irritability or...

This article is the second 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...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to have significantly worse health outcomes when compared with non-Indigenous Australians.1 This includes higher rates of chronic and...

Young people aged 12–25 years are poorly serviced by current models of healthcare; they are under represented in Medicare data and are poor seekers of healthcare. However, the majority of...

Many people with intellectual disability live in supported accommodation,1 or with family, and many lack jobs, meaningful activities or close relationships in their life.3,4 Unrecognised health...

The provision of clinical procedural services has been, and remains, an integral part of general practice. In Australia, as in many other countries, general practitioners’ (GPs’) provision of...

The common cold contributes to a high burden of disease in the general population despite its minor and temporary effect.1 The high prevalence and notable impact on quality of life with the common...

There is some evidence that the ability of medical students to recognise, and respond to, professional lapses and ethically problematic behaviour decreases over their clinical years3 as a result of...

General practice vocational training in many countries, including Australia, operates in an apprenticeship-based model. Most of the teaching and learning occurs in the practice environment with the...

Chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS), is a severe disabling condition. Patients with CFS usually trial many different medicines, both conventional and complementary. An...

Sexual abuse and abusive relationships are known to be especially common in people with intellectual disability. This study explored how women with intellectual disability understand sex, ...

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...