Aust Fam Physician
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Depression is a common disorder. While depressive symptoms are often transient and may be regarded as normal, 10 per cent of the population suffers depressive symptoms of sufficient severity and duration to be diagnosed as suffering a depressive illness.
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In this paper RSI (repetition strain injury) is used to refer to those diffuse neck and arm pain syndromes that appear to be directly related to occupational factors; for example, occupational overuse syndrome (OOS) and occupational cervicobrachial disorder (OCD). The author examines the clinical evidence that suggests the involvement of neural tissues in the pathogenesis of these conditions. He also speculates on the possible underlying pathophysiological mechanisms that may explain their development and persistence.
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Domestic violence is costly to the community, not only in terms of medical, police and social security budgets but also in terms of the disruption caused to families and the effect on children raised in violent households. Doctors have a major role in solving the problem of domestic violence.