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Back to SearchEp 58 – Hypertension management
After smoking and diet, hypertension is the biggest risk factor in the UK for premature death and disability. One in four people have hypertension in…
3 years, 8 months ago
Ep 57 – Malnutrition in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Malnutrition can have significant adverse effects for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In this podcast, Dr Kate Chesterman…
3 years, 10 months ago
Ep 56 – Dry skin and its impact on mental health
Dry skin conditions are one of the commonest skin problems that present to primary care physicians, but their psychological impact and psychiatric co…
3 years, 10 months ago
Ep 55 – Addressing vaccine hesitancy in primary care
In 2019, vaccine hesitancy was listed as one the top ten threats to global health by the World Health Organization. In this episode, Dr Hannah Rosa e…
3 years, 10 months ago
Ep 54 – Ten practical tips for sustainability in primary care
Back in 2009, the conclusion of the first Lancet Climate Change Commission was that “Climate change is the biggest global health threat of the 21st C…
3 years, 11 months ago
Ep 53 – Management of insomnia
In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson discusses the common problem of insomnia. He looks at what it is, how it is assessed, what causes it and ways of …
3 years, 11 months ago
Ep 52 – Menopause and hormone replacement therapy (part 1)
Menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be a source of anxiety for both patients and clinicians. Menopause is frequently in the media and…
3 years, 11 months ago
Ep 51 – E-cigarettes and vaping
Using electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), or ‘vaping’, has become the most popular form of nicotine replacement therapy in the UK. In this podcast …
4 years ago
Ep 50 – Post-sepsis syndrome
In this podcast, Dr Kate Chesterman discusses post-sepsis syndrome. She talks about the long-term implications for physical and mental health followi…
4 years ago
Ep 49 – Heat exhaustion and heatstroke
Heat-related illnesses are increasing as a result of climate change. In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson looks at various aspects of heat exhaustion …
4 years ago