BMJ Best Practice Podcast

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November 09, 2020 Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy and is usually diagnosed at 24 to 28 weeks of gestation on the basis of elevated plasma glucose levels on glucose tolerance testing.
The goal of therapy is to achieve maternal glucose levels that are as close to normal as possible in order to avoid fetal macrosomia and complications.
Chloe Zera, Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School gives us a clinical overview of the condition.
For more on gestational diabetes, visit BMJ Best Practice: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/665
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The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.
19 min
October 30, 2020 Updates in acute medicine: Pulmonary embolism and vaping associated lung injury
Kieran Walsh, clinical director at BMJ, asks Matt Castleden, GP and editor for BMJ Best Practice and BMJ Learning, to summarise the latest clinical guidance in acute medicine.
Dr Castleden updates us on recent recommendations on pulmonary embolism, and also acute respiratory distress and vaping associated lung injury.
For more information, take a look at the BMJ Best Practice topic on pulmonary embolism: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000115
The BMJ Best Practice topic on acute respiratory distress syndrome: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/374
15 min
October 05, 2020 Diverticular disease
Colonic diverticulosis refers to herniation of the mucosa and submucosa through the muscular layer of the colonic wall and may be the result of colonic smooth muscle over-activity.
Diverticular disease may be defined as any clinical state caused by symptoms pertaining to colonic diverticula and includes a wide-ranging spectrum from asymptomatic to severe and complicated disease.
Mohamed Thaha, Senior Lecturer & Lead Consultant in Colorectal Surgery, National Bowel Research Centre, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, tells us more.
For more on diverticular disease, visit BMJ Best Practice: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/16
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The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.
21 min
October 01, 2020 Covid-19 update: Antibody testing, mental health, flu vaccination
Kieran Walsh, clinical director at BMJ, asks editors from BMJ Learning and BMJ Best Practice to summarise the latest clinical guidance related to covid-19.
Matt Castleden updates us on the clinical use of antibody testing.
And Abigail Davis discusses the impact of the pandemic on other conditions, including mental health and other infectious diseases. She also covers recommendations for influenza vaccination.
For more, see:
BMJ Best Practice's topic on management of coexisting conditions in the context of COVID-19: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000190
BMJ Best Practice's topic on covid-19: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000168
BMJ Learning module on COVID-19 rapid guideline on critical care (NICE): new-learning.bmj.com/course/10065100
BMJ Learning covid-19 in primary care module: new-learning.bmj.com/course/10065230
BMJ Practice Pointer article: Testing for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies: bmj.com/content/370/bmj.m3325
WHO guidance on Diagnostic testing for SARS-CoV-2: who.int/publications/i/item/diagnostic-testing-for-sars-cov-2
CDC Interim guidance on antibody testing: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/lab/resources/antibody-tests-guidelines.html
CDC Influenza vaccination: cdc.gov/flu/professionals/acip/index.htm
Public Health England annual flu programme: gov.uk/government/collections/annual-flu-programme
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health advice for parents and carers: rcpch.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2020-04/covid19_advice_for_parents_when_child_unwell_or_injured_poster.pdf
11 min
September 24, 2020 Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a severe, generalised or systemic hypersensitivity reaction. It is characterised by rapidly developing life-threatening airway and/or breathing and/or circulation problems usually associated with skin and mucosal changes.
Adriana Andreae, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Allergy and Immunology, Penn State University, gives us an overview of the condition.
For more on anaphylaxis, visit BMJ Best Practice: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000099
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The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.
20 min
September 17, 2020 Covid-19 update: Steroids, PPE, long covid, public mental health
Kieran Walsh, clinical director at BMJ, asks editors from BMJ Learning and BMJ Best Practice to summarise the latest clinical guidance related to covid-19.
Matt Castleden updates us on treatment with steroids, PPE and symptoms of covid-19 which are present weeks or months after infection.
And Emma Scott talks about surveys on the mental health of populations during the pandemic.
For more, see:
BMJ Best Practice's topic on management of coexisting conditions in the context of COVID-19: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000190
BMJ Best Practice's topic on covid-19: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000168
BMJ Learning module on COVID-19 rapid guideline on critical care (NICE): new-learning.bmj.com/course/10065100
BMJ Learning covid-19 in primary care module: new-learning.bmj.com/course/10065230
Public Health England: COVID-19: mental health and wellbeing surveillance report: gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-mental-health-and-wellbeing-surveillance-report
Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States: cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932a1.htm
12 min
September 10, 2020 End of life care
End of life care is specialised medical care for people with serious illness that focuses on the best quality of life for both the patient and their family.
Oliver Minton, Macmillan Consultant, Brighton and Sussex University Hospital, Brighton, UK, gives us an overview of best practice in this area.
For more on end of life care, visit BMJ Best Practice: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/1020
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The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.
15 min
August 26, 2020 Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia patients typically present with chronic, widespread body pain and almost always have accompanying comorbid symptoms such as fatigue, memory difficulties, and sleep and mood difficulties.
Physical examination is typically normal but there is often diffuse tenderness.
Daniel Clauw, Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, gives us a clinical overview of the condition.
For more on fibromyalgia, visit BMJ Best Practice: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/187
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The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.
21 min
August 17, 2020 Covid-19 update: Self-isolation, non-Covid-19 hospital admissions, planned care, and weight
Kieran Walsh, clinical director at BMJ, asks editors from BMJ Learning and BMJ Best Practice to summarise the latest clinical guidance related to covid-19.
Matt Castleden updates us on self-isolation and shielding, and resources for people recovering from Covid-19.
Abigail Davis discusses new evidence on the impact of Covid-19 on emergency department attendances and hospital admissions, as well as new guidance on planned care.
And Emma Scott covers the link between weight and Covid-19.
For more, see:
BMJ Best Practice's topic on management of coexisting conditions in the context of COVID-19: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000190
BMJ Best Practice's topic on covid-19: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000168
BMJ Learning module on COVID-19 rapid guideline on critical care (NICE): learning.bmj.com/learning/module-…oduleId=10065100
BMJ Learning covid-19 in primary care module: learning.bmj.com/learning/module-…oduleId=10065230
NICE: arranging planned care in hospitals and diagnostic services https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng179
Decrease in emergency department attendances during lockdown: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2768777?guestAccessKey=b9b4b5e0-5e42-4801-ae4f-6e8aa6a904b2&utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=080320
Decrease in hospital admissions during lockdown: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31356-8/fulltext
Reduced rates of cancer diagnosis: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2768946
13 min
July 08, 2020 Deep vein thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the development of a blood clot in a major deep vein in the leg, thigh, pelvis, or abdomen, which may result in impaired venous blood flow and consequent leg swelling and pain.
Scott C. Woller, Director, Thrombosis Clinic, Intermountain Medical Center, Murray and Professor of Medicine, University of Utah, gives us an overview of the condition.
For more on DVT, visit BMJ Best Practice: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/70
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The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.
24 min

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The BMJ Best Practice podcast publishes interviews with clinical experts, aimed at healthcare professionals and students with an interest in keeping up to date with the latest scientific developments, evidence-based medicine and guidelines.