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Chronic lower back pain is a leading cause of disability, often persisting without a clear pathology. Diagnosis is clinical, focusing on pain characteristics, psychological factors, and red flags. Update your knowledge on CLBP while earning EA and RP CPD with this FastTrack clinical fact sheet and MCQ

Asthma is a long-term inflammatory condition of the airways, marked by episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing, with airflow restriction that varies over time. This FastTrack-CPD provides a clinical summary on the management of asthma with a quiz to apply your learning and receive CPD (RP and EA categories).

Crohn’s disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting any part of the GI tract. It has genetic and environmental triggers and presents with symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and weight loss. Diagnosis involves endoscopy and imaging. Management includes corticosteroids, biologics, immunomodulators, lifestyle changes, and psychological support. This FastTrack-CPD provides a clinical summary on the management of Crohn's disease with a quiz to apply your learning and receive CPD (RP and EA categories).

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 10–13% of women, with higher prevalence in certain ethnic groups. It is characterized by hyperandrogenism, menstrual irregularities, and polycystic ovarian morphology. PCOS increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and requires early diagnosis and personalized management to reduce long-term effects. This FastTrack-CPD provides a clinical summary on the management of PCOS with a quiz to apply your learning and receive CPD (RP and EA categories).

A chalazion is a painless, chronic eyelid swelling caused by a blocked meibomian gland, leading to granulomatous inflammation. It can persist for weeks to months and is more common in adults. Risk factors include blepharitis, ocular rosacea, and seborrhoeic dermatitis. This FastTrack-CPD provides a clinical summary on the management of chalazion with a quiz to apply your learning and receive CPD (RP and EA categories).

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).

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.