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Acne is a chronic inflammatory condition of the pilosebaceous unit, triggered by androgen sensitivity rather than elevated levels. It commonly affects adolescents and young adults, with males experiencing more severe cases. Beyond skin symptoms, acne can impact mental health, requiring consideration of emotional and social effects in patient management. This FastTrack-CPD provides a clinical summary on the management of acne with a quiz to apply your learning and receive CPD (RP and EA categories).

Admission of an unstable patient into the ICU requires a smooth transition of care with all team members pitching together to balance critical assessments, with immediate interventions to stabilise the patient. Do you understand your role?

Enuresis, commonly referred to as bedwetting, is the involuntary release of urine during sleep in children over 5 years of age. ‘Enuresis’ is reserved for nighttime wetting, while daytime wetting is classified separately as urinary incontinence. In this FastTrack CPD, use the cheat sheet to help Ethan, a 7-year-old boy, with frequent bedwetting that is causing concern.

Diagnosing early Parkinson’s disease is no easy task. Managing it effectively can be even more difficult. In this quick activity, you will refresh your knowledge on the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease including crucial red flags, and advance your understanding of both pharmacological and non-drug interventions, while earning CPD points.

With ADHD diagnoses on the rise, now is the perfect time to sharpen your clinical skills. Our quick and engaging quiz, based on the latest Australian ADHD guidelines, offers a simple way to develop your clinical skills plus gain 15 minutes of Educational Activity (EA) and 15 minutes of Reviewing Performance (RP) CPD credits.

James, a university student with a history of seasonal allergic rhinitis, presents with sudden respiratory distress following exposure to grass pollen during a soccer game shortly before a summer thunderstorm. Could this be thunderstorm asthma?

Explore patient-centred strategies for managing antidepressant use in older adults using the mnemonic CARE as a framework for effective decision-making, monitoring, and deprescribing. Learn how the Quality Use of Medicines Alliance promotes safer, tailored approaches to mental health management in older populations.

Navigating the world of Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) billing can seem daunting. This concise guide provides general practitioners (GPs) with essential information on claiming for key DVA services, incentive payments, and compensation claim paperwork, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of your claims.

Diet and alcohol intake are no longer thought to play as big a role in gout as previously thought, yet patients with gout often show great interest in how they can improve their diet. Below are answers to common myths.