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Clinical Focus Primary Care: Latest Articles

  • Ten Myths of Psychiatry
    AbstractFor centuries, mental illness has been a largely neglected and misunderstood realm of medicine. The lack of progress in neuropsychiatric advancement has led to this speciality being riddled with theories and myths, in turn leading to stigma. Even in the 21st century, despite cutting-edge advancement in scientific understanding of the brain and mind,…
  • Sore throats; NOT all are infective!
    AbstractPatients of all ages present to primary care with a sore throat. The differential includes infective pathologies as well as neuropathic pain, muscle tension and malignancy. When the clinical examination is normal, the diagnosis largely depends on the history. We present a thorough review of the clinical picture of sore throats, examination findings,…
  • Interstitial Lung Disease: Management principles for Primary Care
    AbstractInterstitial lung disease (ILD) is an umbrella term for approximately 300 subtypes and incorporates a spectrum of diseases ranging from purely inflammatory to predominantly fibrotic. Diagnosis is made through clinical assessment, radiology, serology and (occasionally) histology. The ILD MDT improves diagnostic certainty and management. Adopting a holistic approach is essential and close collaboration between…