RCP Medicine Podcast

In this episode of the RCP Medicine podcast's Health Inequalities series, Dr. Rohan Mehra delves into the commercial determinants of health—how private sector activities influence health outcomes and deepen inequalities. This episode focuses on the food industry, examining how corporate actions like product design, marketing, and lobbying can negatively impact public health.Joining Rohan is Dr. Chris Van Tulleken, an infectious diseases consultant at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in London, associate professor at University College London, and an acclaimed researcher and BAFTA wining broadcaster. Chris’ work, including his bestselling book Ultra-Processed People, shines a light on how corporations, particularly in the food industry, affect health, especially in the context of child nutrition. Together, they explore the pressing issue of corporate influence on health and discuss practical ways to address these challenges. Resources:Lancet commercial determinants of health series: https://www.thelancet.com/series/commercial-determinants-healthCommercial determinants of health- WHO fact sheethttps://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/commercial-determinants-of-healthLSHTM research on commercial determinants of health (CDRG workgroup)https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/centres-projects-groups/cdrg  Music: www.bensound.com

OsteoporosisListen along to Dr Sagen Zac-Varghese, Dr Amy Purohit and Dr Elinor Roderick as they discuss osteoporosis. They discuss identifying people with osteoporosis, investigating for causes of falls and secondary causes of osteoporosis, use of FRAX, understanding bone mineral density, and, management to reduce fracture risk, including diet, exercise and medications. Sagen Zac-Varghese is a consultant in diabetes, endocrinology and general internal medicine and lead for undergraduate students at the East and North Herts NHS Trust. She is the RCP education representative for the RCP Advisory Group on Nutrition Weight and Health.Elinor Roderick is an academic foundation doctor at the East and North Herts Trust. Amy Purohit is an academic foundation doctor at the East and North Herts Trust.LinksRoyal Osteoporosis Society https://theros.org.uk/  National Osteoporosis Guideline Group https://www.nogg.org.uk/ FRAXhttps://frax.shef.ac.uk/FRAX/music: bensound.com

Listen along to Dr Sagen Zac-Varghese and Dr Elinor Roderick as they discuss hyponatraemia. Using analogies and a structured framework (a five-step approach), they talk you through diagnosing and managing people with hyponatraemia, walk you through a case and, illustrate how to discuss this with your patients. Sagen Zac-Varghese is a consultant in diabetes, endocrinology and general internal medicine and lead for undergraduate students at the East and North Herts NHS Trust. She is the RCP education representative for the RCP Advisory Group on Nutrition Weight and Health.Elinor Roderick is an academic foundation doctor at the East and North Herts Trust. LinksEuropean Society of Endocrinology Clinical guideline for the management of hyponatraemiahttps://www.ese-hormones.org/publications/directory/ese-clinical-guideline-for-the-management-of-hyponatraemia/ Society for Endocrinology Emergency management of severe and moderately severely symptomatic hyponatraemia in adult patientshttps://www.endocrinology.org/media/xhrhxhxm/emergency-management-of-severe-and-moderately-severely-symptomatic-hyponatraemia-in-adult-patients-2022.pdfMusic: bensound.com

In this episode of the RCP Medicine podcast, Dr Rohan Mehra, an Infectious Diseases and Microbiology registrar with an interest in conflict and catastrophe medicine, delves into the critical issue of pandemic preparedness. As we reflect on the challenges faced during the COVID-19, and other pandemics, the question remains: how ready are we for the next inevitable outbreak? Joining Dr. Mehra is Professor Tom Solomon, a leading expert with nearly three decades of experience in emerging infections.  Professor Solomon is the Professor of Neurological Science and Head of the Brain Infections Group at the University of Liverpool. He led the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Infection and Global Health and founded the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Protection Research Unit in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections. His work has been pivotal in responding to Ebola, Zika, COVID-19, and mpox (formerly monkeypox).As Director of The Pandemic Institute in Liverpool and Vice President (International) of the Academy of Medical Sciences, Professor Solomon is a leading expert in pandemic preparedness. He also engages with the public through his media appearances and the Scouse Science Podcast.Together, they explore the lessons learned from past pandemics and discuss what needs to be done to safeguard our future. Links and resources:The pandemic institutehttps://www.thepandemicinstitute.org/The WHO pandemic hubhttps://pandemichub.who.int/ CEPI (coalition for epidemic preparedness Innovations) https://cepi.net/ Music: bensound.com