Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition of the pancreas, most commonly caused by bile stones or excessive use of alcohol. It is one of the most common diseases of the gastrointestinal tract leading to hospital admission. In most patients, the disease takes a mild course, where moderate fluid resuscitation, management of pain and nausea and early oral feeding result in rapid clinical improvement. The severe form is life-threatening, with mortality rates of up to 30%. In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson looks at how to quickly diagnose acute pancreatitis, what the common risk factors are, the treatment options and prognosis.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at:https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/gastroenterology/ep-167-acute-pancreatitis.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 166 – Hand–arm vibration syndrome
Hand–arm vibration syndrome is a chronic, progressive disorder of the upper limbs resulting from prolonged exposure to vibration. It encompasses vascular, neurological and musculoskeletal injury, often presenting with a combination of symptoms that may severely impact daily functioning and quality of life. This condition was historically observed among forestry workers and miners but now affects people in a broad range of industries, including construction, engineering, vehicle maintenance and utilities. In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson looks at how to recognise the condition in patients, as well as diagnostic tests, treatment options and prognosis.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at:https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/musculoskeletal-medicine/ep-168-hand-arm-vibration-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 165 – Chronic kidney disease among adults in primary care: management
In the second part of a two-episode series on chronic kidney disease (CKD), Dr Hannah Rosa is joined again by Dr Will Hinchliffe, a Consultant in Renal and General Medicine working in the North East and North Cumbria. They discuss the management options for CKD that can be initiated in primary care. They first look at how to empower patients with lifestyle and dietary advice, then the medical treatment options we have for CKD and when to start them, before finishing with holistic care, especially with regards to cardiovascular disease. This episode is mainly based on the NICE assessment and management guideline for CKD, but it also draws on other recent guidelines from Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) and the International Society of Nephrology as it aims to help you to improve the lives of your patients with CKD.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at:https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/renal-medicine/ep-165-chronic-kidney-disease-among-adults-in-primary-care-testing-diagnosis-and-referral.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 164 – Cauda equina syndrome
Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is caused by compression of the lumbosacral nerve roots that extend below the spinal cord. The most common cause is disc prolapse at the L4/5 or L5/S1 level and stenosis of the spinal canal. Less commonly, compression may be due to pathology in a higher disc or to a tumour, infection or trauma. Typical symptoms and signs of CES include leg and/or back pain, together with one or more of: bladder or bowel dysfunction; altered perianal, perineal or genital sensation; motor weakness affecting both legs; sexual dysfunction. It is a medical emergency and a missed diagnosis can have devastating consequences. In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson covers the anatomy and causes of CES, its presentation, diagnosis and treatment pathway.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at:https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/neurology/ep-164-cauda-equina-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 163 – Chronic kidney disease among adults in primary care: testing, diagnosis and referral
In the first of a two-episode series on chronic kidney disease (CKD), Dr Hannah Rosa is joined by Dr Will Hinchliffe, a Consultant in Renal and General Medicine working in the North East and North Cumbria. They discuss which people are at risk of CKD, how to test for it and diagnose it and, lastly, which patients require a referral to secondary care. This episode is mostly based on the NICE guideline on assessment and management of CKD and aims to help you to improve the lives of your patients by diagnosing CKD earlier and referring those who may benefit from specialist input sooner.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at:https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/renal-medicine/ep-163-chronic-kidney-disease-among-adults-in-primary-care-testing-diagnosis-and-referral.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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