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Dermatology is a vast subject and accounts for a significant proportion of the workload in general practice. Managing dermatological conditions can be a challenge and staying up-to-date is equally so. In this episode, Dr James Waldron and Dr Thuva Amuthan (GP with an Extended Role in Dermatology) discuss topics such as: getting into dermatology as a specialist interest; improving patient engagement and adherence; improving eczema care; acne; psoriasis and the impact of dermatology on mental health.

Thanks to Dr Thuva Amuthan for his time. All information in the episode is based on the personal experience of the presenters.

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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 the UK, with around one in three treated to target. In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson gives an overview of the management of hypertension, covering its definition, risk factors, lifestyle management, investigations and medical treatments, including those recommended in the latest NICE guidelines.

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Malnutrition can have significant adverse effects for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In this podcast, Dr Kate Chesterman discusses how to identify and categorise those at risk of malnutrition. She also discusses how to treat malnutrition, including the appropriate use of oral nutritional supplements (ONS).

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Dry skin conditions are one of the commonest skin problems that present to primary care physicians, but their psychological impact and psychiatric comorbidities are often underestimated. In this podcast episode, Dr Roger Henderson looks at dry skin, its impact on mental well-being and how it should be assessed and treated. He also gives useful consultation hints and tips about both the dermatological and psycho-dermatological aspects of dry skin problems.

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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 explores vaccine hesitancy further, thinking about how we can make a difference in primary care.

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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 Century.” In response to this, in October 2020, the NHS became the world’s first health service to commit to reaching carbon net zero, and in July 2022 it published its plan for delivery. So, what does all this mean for general practice? In this podcast episode, Dr Hannah Rosa shares her 10 practical sustainability tips for how we in primary care can make a difference.

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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 treating it. He also discusses simple tips patients can do at home that can cure one in three cases of insomnia without the need for any medication and mentions some famous people who suffered from insomnia along the way!

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Menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be a source of anxiety for both patients and clinicians. Menopause is frequently in the media and is at the forefront of many consultations. It’s on our minds and on our patients’ too. In the first in a series of episodes on menopause, Dr James Waldron explores its background, its coverage in the media, the changing attitudes towards it, the impact of menopause on patients and the true risks of HRT. Future episodes in the coming weeks will explore prescribing and other treatments.

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Using electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), or ‘vaping’, has become the most popular form of nicotine replacement therapy in the UK. In this podcast episode, Dr Roger Henderson looks at why this is, the benefits to smokers, and whether we should be recommending such products to our patients who smoke. He also talks about current concerns over their increasing popularity in adolescents and what their potential long-term risks may be.

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In this podcast, Dr Kate Chesterman discusses post-sepsis syndrome. She talks about the long-term implications for physical and mental health following sepsis and highlights the considerations for primary care clinicians in managing this cohort of individuals. She also discusses the role of the wider multidisciplinary team, including input from voluntary organisations.

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