Medicines And Stuff

Oxybutynin is a medicine used to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder. Episode contains general information about pharmacological properties, indications, side effects and dosage. Source: BNF, www.nhs.uk, EMC

Main recommendations to consider during asthma review about self-management, decreasing maintenance therapy and monitoring.

Short episode about points to consider during initial clinical assessment in people with suspected asthma.

Source:

Sources:

https://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/quality-improvement/guidelines/asthma/

https://ginasthma.org/gina-reports/

https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng80

Yoga Nidra or Non-sleep deep rest (NSDR), is the kind of rest when the body is in a relaxed state, but the mind is still awake.

It usually involves following guided meditation that helps to slow down the brain wave frequency, similar to what happens during sleep, only that in this case person is awake.

Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/@hubermanlab

https://www.joinvitalhealth.com/blog/non-sleep-deep-rest

VO2 max (also maximal oxygen consumption, maximal oxygen uptake or maximal aerobic capacity) is the maximum rate of oxygen consumption attainable during physical exertion.

Useful links:

https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/a773975/what-is-running-economy/

https://www.healthline.com/health/vo2-max

The Effect of Training Intensity on VO2max in Young Healthy Adults: A Meta-Regression and Meta-Analysis - PMC (nih.gov)

Survival of the fittest: VO2max, a key predictor of longevity? - PubMed (nih.gov)

Source:

https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/anaemia-iron-deficiency/

Orlistat is a medication used to treat obesity. Episode include pharmacological properties, indication, contraindications, cautions, side effects.

Sources:

https://www.nhs.uk/

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/

https://bnf.nice.org.uk/

Candesartan is a medicine called angiotensin 2 antagonist widely used to treat hypertension and heart failure. Episode is description of main properties of Candesartan.

Sources:

https://bnf.nice.org.uk/

https://www.nhs.uk/

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/