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This article highlights the challenges autistic individuals face when accessing healthcare in Australia. It discusses barriers, including communication issues and sensory sensitivities, and offers practical recommendations for healthcare providers to improve care for autistic patients.

Long COVID presents unique challenges for patients with chronic respiratory conditions like COPD and asthma. This article delves into the overlapping symptoms, inflammation, treatment implications, rehabilitation needs, and mental health considerations when managing these dual challenges.

When faced with a bleeding patient, understanding the intricacies of the clotting cascade plays a pivotal role in the activation and management of a Code Crimson.

Back in June, reports of a new ‘cancer blood test’ in the BBC prompted patients in the UK to start questioning their GPs, including our colleagues at NB Medical.

While there are many triggers of anaphylaxis, one of the more unusual is mammalian meat allergy.

Cameron is a 68 year old male who was diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer six months ago.

Whilst no longer considered a public health emergency, the significant, long-term impacts of Covid-19 continue to be felt with children’s mental health arguably one of the great impacts of the pandemic.

You have just received Stacey (6 years) to the paed’s unit following her tonsil and adenoid removal today.

Your next patient is Frankie, a 5 year old girl, who is brought in by her mother Nora. Frankie has been unwell for the past 48 hours with fever, sore throat and headache. The previous day Nora noticed a rash over Frankie’s neck and chest which has since spread over the rest of her body.