Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEp 128 – Mastalgia (breast pain)
Breast pain affects around 70% of women at some point in their lives and is a common reason for referral to breast clinics. It is often a cause of an…
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Ep 127 – Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a condition characterised by chronic widespread pain together with multiple muscular tender points or associated fatigue, sleep distu…
1 year, 9 months ago
Ep 126 – Are we doing enough chest X-rays in primary care?
In this episode, Dr Hannah Rosa reflects upon the poor lung cancer survival rates in the UK. She asks whether we are doing enough chest X-rays in pri…
1 year, 9 months ago
Ep 125 – Generalised anxiety disorder
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common condition defined as chronic, excessive worry for at least 6 months that causes distress or impairment…
1 year, 10 months ago
Ep 124 – Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is a common female malignancy. Patients often present with vague, non-specific symptoms such as abdominal bloating, early satiety and …
1 year, 10 months ago
Ep 123 – Proprioception and sleep for children with additional needs
In episode 121, care and consultations for children with additional needs, and how to help these children and their families, were discussed. In this…
1 year, 10 months ago
Ep 122 – Emollients: an overview
Emollients are moisturisers that help soothe, hydrate and protect the skin by forming an occlusive barrier to lock in moisture. They are commonly use…
1 year, 10 months ago
Ep 121 – Improving consultations for children with additional needs
Many children have additional needs, and occupational therapy can play an important role in helping these children take part in everyday activities a…
1 year, 11 months ago
Ep 120 – Echocardiography
Echocardiography is an essential tool in a wide range of clinical scenarios. Appropriate use of an echocardiogram ("echo" scan) can improve clinical …
1 year, 11 months ago
Ep 119 – Goitre
The term goitre refers to an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, typically caused by iodine deficiency or autoimmune diseases such as Graves' …
1 year, 11 months ago