SF Journal of Family Medicine
Published articles in this issue
Abstract: Doctor-older patient relationship and communication has special nuances and characteristics because there is a greater heterogeneity of patients, a sensory loss, decreased memory
Abstract: Pulmonary tuberculosis is a major public health concern especially in primary care. Most of the time, the diagnosis and treatment are clear-cut based on the clinical, radiological and laboratory findings. However, the management of tuberculosis
Abstract: High blood sugar in children is always associated with type 1 diabetes mellitus. However, it also can be due to type 2 diabetes mellitus or Maturity Onset of Diabetes in Young (MODY). MODY is the commonest monogenic form of diabetes and the term arises from mutation of the gene.
Abstract: Failure to thrive is a common clinical presentation discovered during continuity of child care at primary care clinic1. The causes of failure to thrive are multifactorial which a challenge becomes in diagnostic process. Hence, the pitfall arises when there are overlapping causes whereby nutritional and psychosocial issues mask the suspicion of medical cause [1].
Abstract: Diagnostic challenge is seen in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) due to insidious onset, unpredictable course and broad spectrum of clinical presentation [1]. SLE can mimic other diseases manifestation and possibility not fulfilling the classification criteria
Abstract: Introduction: The world’s population is ageing rapidly. Older people are at risk of having mental illnesses particularly depression but it is often misdiagnosed and undertreated. It affects general wellbeing and daily functions of the patients.