Rosacea
Introduction Rosacea is a common facial rash, of unknown aetiology. It is typically chronic and persistent. It causes sterile inflammatory papules, pustule and nodes and it may sometimes be mistaken…
Ross River Virus
Introduction Ross River virus is a virus that causes an infectious disease known as Ross River Fever (aka endemic polyarthritis). It is spread by mosquitos, seen throughout Australia, most commonly in Queensland, as…
Seborrheic dermatitis affecting the top of the head in an infant - also known as cradle cap. Dermnet Reference Image from Dermnet. Used in accordance with Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 (New Zealand) license.
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Introduction Seborrheic dermatitis, also sometimes called seborrheic eczema, is a common, chronic skin disorder, that typically affects the face, scalp and trunk. Some define it as a subtype of eczema.…
Serotonin Syndrome
Introduction Serotonin syndrome is an iatrogenic (caused by medical intervention) syndrome, that results from excess serotonin levels in the central and peripheral nervous system, typically as the result of the…
Arterial foot ulcer
Skin ulcers
Introduction Skin ulcers are a common presentation to general practice - affecting 2-3 patients per 1000 per year, and can have several important causes: Venous ulcers Due to venous blood…
Smoking Cessation
Smoking Cessation
Introduction Smoking is the number one risk factor associated with preventable disease and premature death. The WHO estimates that 5.4 million people die prematurely each year as a result of…
Flow-Volume Loop spirometry
Spirometry
Introduction Spirometry is the most widely used pulmonary function test (aka lung function test). It measures the volume and flow of air during inspiration and expiration; it is an assessment of how effectively…
Spondylolisthesis of L4 / L5. This file is taken from wikimedia commons and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.
Spondyolisthesis
Introduction Spondylolisthesis refers to an anterior or posterior movement of a vertebrae in relation to its adjacent vertebrae. Spondylolisthesis affects about between 5-12% of the population but most cases are…
Stephens-John Syndrome. Image from DermnetNZ and used in accordance with the licensing requirements of Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 (New Zealand).
Stephens-Johnson Syndrome – SJS
Introduction Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare, but serious and potentially fatal skin disorder. It is an immune-complex mediated hypersensitivity reaction. The term toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) was previously be believed to…
The limping child
Introduction The limping or non-weight bearing child is a common general practice and emergency department presentation, that can cause a lot of stress for parents. There are also a wide…