A bite-sized, regular chat for all healthcare professionals working in primary care. Episodes cover clinical tips and hot topics. New episodes published every T...
Ep 146 – Asthma diagnosis and treatment: what's changed in the 2024 BTS, NICE and SIGN guideline?
In this episode, Dr Hannah Rosa discusses the new asthma guideline from the British Thoracic Society (BTS), NICE and SIGN, which was published in 2024. This guideline, based on the latest research, contains some big changes, which will hopefully help you to improve the lives of your patients living with asthma. In this first part of a two-episode series, topics covered include when to suspect asthma, how to confirm an asthma diagnosis and the pharmacological treatment pathway in people aged 12 and over. The second part of the series, which will be released later in the year, covers pharmacological treatment in children aged 11 and under, monitoring asthma control and self-management.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at:https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/respiratory-and-chest-medicine/ep-146-asthma-diagnosis-and-treatment-whats-changed-in-the-2024-bts-nice-and-sign-guideline.Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
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Ep 145 – Gambling-related harms
Around 0.5% of the adult population in England experience problems gambling, 3.8% are at elevated risk of gambling harms and an estimated 7% are negatively affected by someone else’s gambling. NICE has published NG248 – its first recommendations on gambling, covering the identification, assessment and treatment of people over the age of 18 who are experiencing gambling-related harms. The recommendations are also for people of any age affected by someone close to them who is experiencing gambling that harms. In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson looks at some of the key points in the guideline as well as the pharmacological options that are recommended if required.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at:https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/general-information/ep-145-gambling-related-harms.Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
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Ep 144 – Osteoporosis: key learnings from the NOGG 2024 clinical guideline
The National Osteoporosis Guideline Group (NOGG) clinical guideline for osteoporosis was updated in December 2024. In this episode, Dr Hannah Rosa shares 10 things she learnt from the updated guideline about how to prevent and treat osteoporosis.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at:https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/musculoskeletal-medicine/ep-144-osteoporosis-key-learnings-from-the-nogg-2024-clinical-guideline.Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
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Ep 143 – Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition characterised by abdominal pain associated with bowel dysfunction and is one of the most common gastroenterology presentations in primary care. The pain is often relieved by defecation and is sometimes accompanied by abdominal bloating, with no structural abnormalities to explain the pain. IBS occurs in up to 20% of the adult population, and its aetiology is multi-factorial. In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson looks at the diagnosis of IBS along with lifestyle options and newer medications now available for its management.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at:https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/gastroenterology/ep-143-irritable-bowel-syndrome.Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
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Ep 142 – Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most common malignancy in the UK and a major cause of morbidity and mortality. It refers to malignancies that arise from the caecum to the rectum and can be detected on screening, on imaging or endoscopy, or following presentation with change in bowel habit, iron deficiency anaemia or bowel obstruction. Its management depends on the stage of the disease and patient factors, with treatment options including surgical resection, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson gives an overview of CRC and looks at how to achieve early diagnosis, which is essential for effective treatment and the greatest chance of survival.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at:https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/gastroenterology/ep-142-colorectal-cancer.Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
A bite-sized, regular chat for all healthcare professionals working in primary care. Episodes cover clinical tips and hot topics. New episodes published every Thursday or Friday.
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