Dr Jo leans the difference between poppers, nangs and nos, and some serious side effects of sniffing gas. Dr Dave share ssome ACC resources, information about accessing records after death and a surprising use for saffron.

Dr Dave teaches Dr Jo about driving tests and drug driving, a possible link between the shingles vaccine and reduced risk of dementia, the role of Denusumab in osteoporosis, that BV is an STI, using tranexemic acid for noseblleds, some drug updates, that it's OK to kiss someone if you are gluten intolerant, and about an unfortunate side effect of using a cellphone whilst on the toilet.

Dr Dave educates Dr Jo about hearing loss, ADHD treatment, SSRIS, Coffee and Afib, Derment resources, bits and bobs about pharmac updates and asks to rice or not to rice ?

Dr Dave reminds Dr Jo about testosterone, its limited indications and how to manage a patient who is using it. We talk about treatment injury overseas and paying for medical records, the dos and don'ts. Dementia and Asthma are our two equity topics. We finish with a few prescriber updates and a resource for coeliac disease identification.

Dr Dave educates Dr Jo about measles long term impacts, lymphocytosis, death docs and cremation rules, herpes testing and treating, and provides tools for cognitive testing, melanoma counselling and long covid management.

Dr Dave educates Dr Jo about prostate cancer screening, FIT for symptomatic colorectal conditions, infrequent Zolendronate in early menopause, dangers of isotretinoin, This Way Up online CBT, the equity topic this month is around H Pylori, plus a few more clinical snippets !

Dr Dave shares updates on empaglaflozin, fosfomycin, latent autoimmune diabetes, HINTS test for vertigo, pertussis, ADHD, treating family and friends this Christmas, and medical aspects of fitness to drive changes.

Dr Dave takes Dr Jo on a trip through sore eyes, syphilis, peripheral neuropthy, heart failure, how to take a BP, naltrexone and long covid, endometriosis and ovarian cancer, ACC via text, clinical gems and health equity.

Dr Dave teaches Dr Jo about the importance of documenting patient refusals and providing written information about treatment options and consequences.

They discuss innovative treatments such as using cooking salt for neonatal umbilical granulomas and duct tape for warts and review a study on habitual coffee drinking and its association with prediabetes remission.

Dave introduces Jo to BreastNet NZ, a knowledge base for clinicians about breast cancer, aimed at promoting best-practice care and other topics include the discontinuation of certain diabetes medications, safety netting advice in primary care, nitrofurantoin safety reminders, methylphenidate supply issues, and updated guidelines for Mpox

Dr Dave teaches Dr Jo about the complexities of deprescribing in older adults, focusing on the balance of benefits and risks associated with statins and aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. We'll also discuss the updated guidelines for managing fever in children, emphasizing the importance of evaluating all vital signs and the role of clinical judgment. Additionally, we'll touch on the latest pain management strategies, including updates on opioid choices and the management of complex regional pain syndrome. Finally, we'll highlight the significance of early diagnosis and management of Charcot neuro-arthropathy in diabetic patients.