Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEp 39 – Early detection of cancer in primary care: what role for the Galleri test?
In this episode, Dr Kevin Fernando and Dr Jim McMorran discuss the ongoing NHS-Galleri trial. The study, which is being conducted among 140,000 asymp…
4 years, 7 months ago
Ep 38 – Undescended testes in infants
In this episode, Dr Kate Chesterman discusses the finding of an undescended testicle at the 6-week baby check. She considers the possible diagnoses a…
4 years, 8 months ago
Ep 37 – Identifying and managing familial hypercholesterolaemia
In this episode, Dr Kevin Fernando considers the case of Juliana, a 43-year-old journalist who requests a cholesterol check because her father experi…
4 years, 9 months ago
Ep 36 – Postoperative follow-up of people who have undergone bariatric surgery
In this episode, Dr Kate Chesterman discusses the role of the primary care practitioner in the long-term follow-up of people who have undergone baria…
4 years, 10 months ago
Ep 35 – Subclinical hyperthyroidism in primary care
In this episode, Dr Kevin Fernando discusses diagnostic and management tips – as well as pitfalls to avoid – related to subclinical hyperthyroidism. …
4 years, 11 months ago
Ep 34 – Urinary symptoms during pregnancy
In this episode, Dr Kate Chesterman discusses the case of Lauren, a 32-year-old lady who is 30 weeks pregnant. Lauren presents with dysuria and incre…
5 years ago
Ep 33 – Superficial venous thrombosis in primary care
In this episode, Kevin considers the diagnosis and management of superficial venous thrombosis. Lesley is a 64-year-old woman who presents to us with…
5 years ago
Ep 32 – Gynaecomastia: investigation and management in primary care
In this episode, Kate discusses gynaecomastia and its investigation and management in primary care. She talks us through an infographic produced by T…
5 years, 1 month ago
Ep 31 – Diagnosing and managing Addison’s disease in primary care
In this episode, Kevin discusses the case of Louise, a 19-year-old who has been living with type 1 diabetes for the last 12 years and hypothyroidism …
5 years, 2 months ago
Ep 30 – Opioids and musculoskeletal pain
n this episode, which has been recorded for Chronic Conditions Month 2021, Dr Peter Bagshaw (Clinical Lead in Dementia and Mental Health, South Glouc…
5 years, 5 months ago