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Acne - clinical fact sheet and MCQ
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).
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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.