Essential Knowledge Updates Podcasts

Alcohol and illicit drugs are in the top ten risk factors for morbidity and mortality in Europe. This EKU podcast discusses the growing number of older persons with substance misuse, how to identify those at risk and highlights what GPs could do within their practices to treat the problem.

HIV is one of the most important communicable diseases in the UK; over a quarter of people with HIV in the UK remain undiagnosed. This EKU podcast talks about the MedFASH guideline on HIV in Primary care in which the module was based as well as the role of the GP in terms of diagnosis, treatment, referral and care.

The highest rate of harmful alcohol-use and alcohol dependence is in the 16-24 year age group. Incidence is also increasing in children aged 10-16 years. This EKU podcast highlights the problems concerning harmful drinking and alcohol dependence especially in young people and talks about discussing the issue with patients as well as possible treatments including those with mental health problems.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the most common medical condition complicating pregnancy. This EKU podcast discusses the epidemiology of Gestational diabetes as well as the associated risk factors, methods for screening and treatment for patients.

Atopic eczema is common, affecting 15-20% of school-age children and 2-10% of adults at some stage of their life. This EKU podcast discusses the diagnosis and treatment of atopic eczema including the use of emollients, topical steroids and other alternative therapies. It also highlights the key messages of the module.

People with medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are common, and these symptoms can be very difficult and frustrating for both patient and clinician. This EKU podcast explores the key issues in primary care concerning MUS and highlights that excellent consultation style, and being able to pick up on a variety of triggers and signs are key. It also discusses the most important developments from the review in which the module is based.

This Podcast offers discussions between the EKU Development and the EKU Authors on a number of topics featured within Essential Knowledge Update 7, including: Self-harm, Suicide & Risk, Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Men and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

This Podcast offers discussions between the EKU Development and the EKU Authors on a number of topics featured within Essential Knowledge Update 6, including: Giant Cell Arteritis, Dementia and People with Learning Disability, Vitamin D, Neuropathic Pain in Adults in Non-Specialist Settings and Chest Pain of Recent Onset.