QUB GP Society's Podcast

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is an important condition encountered in a Primary Care Setting as it affects 400,000 people in the UK and makes up 95% of Diabetes diagnoses in children. In today's episode, one of our Education Officers Jane Bailie discusses the pathology, presentation, diagnosis and management of Type 1 Diabetes from the perspective of a Medical Student. 

This episode follows on from Episode 10 which was on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. We will be taking a short break over Christmas but will return in early 2021! Stay tuned to our Social Media for further updates.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are commonly seen by General Practitioners in a Primary Care setting. In today's episode, our President Davog McCaffrey discusses the Pathophysiology, Presentation, Investigations and Management of Urinary Tract Infections in Adult Patients. 

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is becoming an increasingly common condition seen in General Practice with approximately 8% of the annual NHS Budget being used on managing this condition. In today's episode, our Treasurer Emma Warnock discusses the pathology, presentation, diagnosis and management of Type 2 Diabetes from the perspective of a Medical Student. 

Contraception is one of the most common reasons for patients to consult their General Practitioner. In today’s episode, one of our Education Officers, Radhika Gulati, discusses a range of contraceptive agents used in the community from the Copper Coil to the Contraceptive Patch.

Acne Vulgaris and Acne Rosacea are common dermatological conditions initially treated in Primary Care by General Practitioners. In today's episode, our President Davog McCaffrey, discusses the pathogenesis, clinical features and management of these conditions from the perspective of a Medical Student.

As dermatology is a very visual subject, we recommend that you use images of these conditions in conjunction with this Podcast Episode. 

Patients with Sore Throats commonly present to their General Practitioner.  In today's episode, our Vice President, Cailean Dolan, discusses some of the important causes of Sore Throats (mainly Viral and Bacterial) and how to treat them from the perspective of a Medical Student. 

Anaemia is defined as a condition where the haemoglobin concentration in an individual is lower than normal.  In today's episode, one of our Education Officers, Radhika Gulati, discusses some of the important causes of Anaemia (which is often multifactorial) followed by diagnosis and management from the perspective of a Medical Student. 

It is estimated that 8.5% of adults in today's society will be affected by Chronic Kidney Disease. In today's episode, one of our Education Officers, Radhika Gulati, discusses some of the important causes of Chronic Kidney Disease, including Diabetes, followed by diagnosis and management from the perspective of a Medical Student. 

Degenerative or "wear and tear" Osteoarthritis and Inflammatory Arthritis like Rheumatoid Arthritis are conditions commonly encountered by General Practitioners. In today's episode, our President Davog McCaffrey discusses the pathology, presentation, diagnosis and management of both Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis from the perspective of a Medical Student. 

5.4 million people in the UK are currently receiving treatment for Asthma. General Practitioners play an important role in the management of Asthma in the community. In today's episode, one of our Education Officers, Jane Bailie, discusses the pathology, diagnosis and management of Asthma from the perspective of a Medical Student.