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Chapter 6 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) With contribution from Dr Lily Tomas Introduction Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) — characterised by attention-deficit, impulsivity and hyperactivity — is one of…

Chapter 3 Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts Introduction AMD Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts are the 2 leading eye diseases of advanced age. AMD is the leading cause…

Chapter 4 Anxiety With contribution from Dr Katherine Sevar Introduction Anxiety disorders are amongst the most common disorders suffered by the Australian population, with approximately 7% of men and 12%…

Chapter 5 Asthma Introduction The National Asthma Council (NAC) defines asthma as a ‘chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways in which many cells and cellular elements play a role, in…

Chapter 1 Introduction Clinicians have always performed the role of health care providers, where the family doctor has always been viewed as the logical interface with the community’s health needs….