Recognising Post-Artesunate Delayed Haemolysis

Artesunate is the standard treatment for severe malaria. Although clinical recovery is typically rapid, a delayed haemolytic reaction can appear 1–3 weeks later, often when the patient has transitioned back to primary care. Awareness in community settings is therefore crucial, especially in regions where malaria is uncommon.A 39-year-old man was treated with artesunate for severe…

Association between screen time exposure and autism symptoms scores (M-CHAT-R/F) in children from a multi-ethnic population-based sample in XXX.

Despite the growing evidence suggesting an association between screen time exposure (STE) in children and autism symptoms, an understanding of this among the general child population is lacking.We aimed to determine the associations between STE and results on the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised with Follow-Up (M-CHAT-R/F) questionnaire, in children from a multi-ethnic…

AI-Driven Simulation for Better Urgent Care Decisions

Family physicians must be competent to manage the urgent care problems presenting to them for appropriate patient care.  This workshop gives learners the knowledge and hands-on experience to manage common urgent cases confidently and recognize when emergency referral is needed. Through case based simulation and real-world scenarios, participants strengthen their skills, build confidence, and learn…

Combined Effects of Osteoporosis and Obesity on All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality: Evidence from a Nationally Representative Cohort

Osteoporosis and obesity are highly prevalent chronic conditions that pose major health challenges worldwide. While both are traditionally viewed through distinct clinical lenses, their coexistence is increasingly recognized as an important issue in primary care, where early screening and comprehensive risk management are critical. Understanding how these conditions interact to influence long-term mortality may help…

Tick-borne encephalitis – a diagnostic challenge in primary care?

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), which is highly endemic to XXXXXXXX, often follows a biphasic course. First phase encompasses fever, malaise, fatigue, myalgias, headache, arthralgias, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia and abnormal liver tests, followed by improvement. About 10% of patients then develop meningitis, meningoencephalitis or meningoencephalomyelitis.A 64-year-old woman, later diagnosed with TBE, presented to primary practice in XXXXXXXX in…

Association of multimorbidity clusters with adverse health outcomes: analysis of data from CHARLS

Multimorbidity (more than 2 chronic diseases or health conditions) was common in the Chinese population. Patients with multimorbidity have more complex healthcare requirements, which often result in more frequent hospitalizations, premature death, longer hospital stays, and greater costs.Little research has examined the relationship between multimorbidity phenotypes and clinical outcomes. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the…