Femoral hernia demographic
Femoral hernias are more common in females, whereas inguinal hernias are the commonest type and mostly affect males.
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healthdirect, HerniasMalaria remains imported in Australia
Australia is malaria-free, but malaria cases here occur in people who have travelled overseas to affected areas.
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healthdirect, MalariaHCC and cirrhosis
Recognising people with cirrhosis and offering appropriate hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance is a role for primary care, as highlighted in RACGP curriculum material.
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RACGP National Guide, Liver cancerChronic pancreatitis can impair nutrition
Chronic pancreatitis can cause oily or floating stools and unintended weight loss as well as persistent or episodic upper abdominal pain.
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healthdirect, PancreatitisHepatitis C is curable
Direct-acting antiviral medicines have made hepatitis C curable, and Australian guidance includes simplified pathways to confirm cure after treatment.
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HCV Guidelines: HomeGallstones may be silent
Many people with gallstones never develop symptoms and do not need treatment; stones can also block bile ducts and cause pain or complications.
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healthdirect, GallstonesGallstones and pancreatitis
Gallstones can obstruct digestive-fluid ducts and are among the common causes of pancreatitis.
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healthdirect, GallstonesHCV policy is not treatment advice
ASHM's National HCV Testing Policy explicitly describes itself as a testing resource, not a guide to clinical management of hepatitis C.
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ASHM National HCV Testing PolicyA standard drink is measured
In Australia, one standard drink contains 10 g of pure alcohol; a container may hold more than one standard drink.
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