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How is the test performed?Although many methods are available for ANA detection, the indirect immunofluorescence antinuclear antibody test (IF-ANA) and enzyme immunoassay (EIA)/enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) are commonly used.Indirect IF-ANA involves incubating patient serum on a slide...

Australian health jurisdictions produce their own version of the parentheld health record. These records outline a system of health protection and promotion that commences at the birth of an infant and continues throughout childhood. The 6 week check is one component of this system. Each...

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Internationally, type two diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is estimated to affect 10–20% of people in residential aged care facilities (RACFs).1,2 A recent small Australian study of rural RACFs found a prevalence of 16%.3 There is growing evidence to suggest that of those diagnosed with T2DM, many are...

Epidemiology and aetiologyAcute rheumatic fever predominantly affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 5–14 years living in regional and remote areas of central and north Australia. It has an estimated incidence of 250–350 per 100 000.2 However, little is known about the...

Bone mineral density is presently the only reliable diagnostic test for osteoporosis.

Recent research is improving our understanding of how breastfeeding influences long term health and development.

There are a number of sociological frameworks, models and theories around the lived experience and care trajectory of chronic illness.6–11 Most identify an important moment when the diagnosis is confirmed and therapeutic effort shifts from investigation to treatment.The situation is different...