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Simple analgesics (non-opioid analgesics)

Simple analgesics (non-opioid analgesics)

Simple analgesics or non-opioid painkillers, including paracetomol and NSAIDS, provide pain relief and reduce fever in headache and inflammatory conditions.

02 Apr 2006

Vaginal thrush (yeast infection; vulvovaginal candidiasis; VVT; VVC)

Vaginal thrush (yeast infection; vulvovaginal candidiasis; VVT; VVC)

Vaginal thrush is a yeast infection of the vagina by Candida albicans. It is associated with medication use and causes a curdy discharge.

14 Mar 2006

Chlamydia (C. trachomatis, C. pneumoniae, C. psittacci, C. pecorum)

Chlamydia (C. trachomatis, C. pneumoniae, C. psittacci, C. pecorum)

Chlamydia is a bacterial infection. Genital chlamydia is the most common STI in Australia, but the eyes or lungs can also be infected by Chlamydia.

09 Mar 2006

Gonorrhoea (GC)

Gonorrhoea (GC)

Gonorrhoea is a common sexually transmitted bacterial infection which usually affects the genito-urinary organs. It is treated with antibiotics.

09 Mar 2006

Back pain

Back pain

Back pain is very common. It usually occurs due to acute or chronic injuries to muscles of the spine, but may also be a symptom…

21 Feb 2006

Knee pain

Knee pain

Knee pain is a common musculoskeletal condition affecting the human body's largest joint. It can result from injuries to the knee or hip.

21 Feb 2006

Lower back pain

Lower back pain

Lower back pain occurs in the area known as the lumbar spine. It may be acute or chronic depending on whether it persists for longer…

21 Feb 2006

Stroke (cerebrovascular accident; CVA)

Stroke (cerebrovascular accident; CVA)

Stroke or cerebrovascular accident may be haemorrhagic when there is bleeding in the brain, or ischaemic when blood does not flow to the brain.

21 Feb 2006

Liver Biopsy

Liver Biopsy

Liver biopsy is considered the most accurate investigation for evaluating patients with liver diseases, particularly those of a chronic nature. Liver biopsy obtains a tissue…

16 Feb 2006