Medcast news and blog

As an examiner, one of the most disappointing things I find about candidates’ preparation for the OSCE is their inability to do a good physical examination on a patient.

The Australian Birth Trauma Association https://www.birthtrauma.org.au/ defines birth trauma as “Psychological problems arising from the circumstances of the delivery ……...or the process” of childbirth.

Did you know that peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is asymptomatic in 50-75% of cases, an alarming statistic when we consider that PAD is a strong risk factor for cardiovascular disease (the biggest cause of death worldwide).

In November 2017 the astronomical world was bubbling with excitement when the first interstellar object ever seen from Earth entered our solar system. Finally, after 8 months deliberation, the scientific jury decided that, despite lacking some of the usual characteristics, this object could indeed be classified as a comet.

A short video on the latest evidence and practical advice for GPs regarding patients presenting with a severe toothache.

The emotional health of people living with diabetes has been receiving greater attention as we become increasingly aware of the often-unrecognised psychological distress experienced by the approximately 1.2 million people in Australia living with diabetes.

This KISS explores the clinical and pathological features of this fascinating condition and discusses the approach to diagnosis and management based on latest evidence.

John is a family friend in his late 20’s, and is an intelligent and health-literate, professional man with well controlled Type 1 Diabetes

This KISS summary discusses the key features of diagnosis, investigation, evidence-based management, follow up and prevention.