Ep 3 – Obstructive sleep apnoea in children

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Ep 3 – Obstructive sleep apnoea in children

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Nov 19, 2019

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Dr Kevin Fernando discusses detection and management of the condition in primary care, including how presentation in children differs from that in adults.

Released:

Nov 19, 2019

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Podcast episode

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The GPnotebook Podcast is a bite-sized, regular chat for all healthcare professionals working in primary care. Episodes cover clinical tips and hot topics.

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Ep 8 – Tips and hacks on the diagnosing & management of gout in primary care: Dr Kevin Fernando explains why the thinking around gout needs to change, along with common questions in relation to its management in primary care. What lifestyle advice should be given? When should urate-lowering therapy be offered, by GPnotebook Podcast
15 min listen
Ep 16 – Diabetes and COVID-19 related mortality in England: an interview with Partha Kar: Kevin discusses the findings of NHS research on COVID-19 in people with diabetes with study author Professor Partha Kar, National Specialty Advisor – Diabetes with NHS England. by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 9 – Tips and hacks on diagnosing and managing osteoporosis in primary care: Kevin considers the challenges related to managing osteoporosis in the context of conflicting clinical guidelines, including who to assess for fracture risk, who to treat (and with what agent) and how long to treat individuals for. by GPnotebook Podcast
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$Ep 9 – Tips and hacks on diagnosing and managing osteoporosis in primary care: Kevin considers the challenges related to managing osteoporosis in the context of conflicting clinical guidelines, including who to assess for fracture risk, who to treat (and with what agent) and how long to treat individuals for.$
Ep 2 – Diagnostic dilemmas and classification conundrums in diabetes: Dr Kevin Fernando takes us through brief case scenarios to illustrate diagnostic tips and pitfalls in primary care. by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 1 – Abnormal liver blood test: Kevin discusses interpretation and management of mildly abnormal liver blood tests in primary care. What are the possible causes? And what should the next step be? by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 12 – Vitamin B12 supplementation during the COVID-19 pandemic: Kevin covers recently updated guidance from the British Society for Haematology on managing vitamin B12 supplementation in primary care within the context of the pandemic. by GPnotebook Podcast
4 min listen
Ep 10 – COVID-19: could nasal irrigation reduce transmission, and is there a role for anosmia in screening?: Kevin discusses evidence-based practical advice to potentially reduce transmission of coronavirus, in the form of nasal irrigation and gargling with saline solution. by GPnotebook Podcast
7 min listen
Ep 39 – Early detection of cancer in primary care: what role for the Galleri test?: In this episode, Dr Kevin Fernando and Dr Jim McMorran discuss the ongoing NHS-Galleri trial. The study, which is being conducted among 140,000 asymptomatic patients in England, will assess whether th by GPnotebook Podcast
18 min listen
Ep 3 – Obstructive sleep apnoea in children: Dr Kevin Fernando discusses detection and management of the condition in primary care, including how presentation in children differs from that in adults. by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 4 – Tips and hacks on managing hypertension in primary care including NICE NG136 key messages: Dr Kevin Fernando summarises the key points for primary care from the NICE guideline update. by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 5 – Tips and hacks on the use of ESR & CRP in primary care: Dr Kevin Fernando considers the optimal use of these tests: can we reduce unecessary testing, unecessary referrals and primary care workload? by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 11 – British Society for Rheumatology guidance, DMARDs, steroid therapy and COVID-19: Kevin covers helpful BSR guidance including a risk stratification and scoring grid for those with rheumatological conditions who are receiving immunosuppressive therapies, and considers which patients should be advised to practice shielding. by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 7 – Appropriate use and safety profile of SGLT2 inhibitors: Dr Kevin Fernando provides a practical overview of the utility of sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors, focusing on dosing, cardiovascular and renal safety and the management of adverse events, including dehydration and genital infections. by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 15 – Sick day guidance for diabetes drugs and the management of hypoglycaemia: Kevin discusses what to do with each of the commonly used classes of diabetes drugs during intercurrent illness – a topic of particular relevance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Are these medications safe to continue? If so, is dose titration required? by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 6 – Top 10 tips and hacks from GPnotebook Clinics 2019: Have your notebooks at the ready as Dr Kevin Fernando rounds off 2019 with tips on topical oestrogen, mirtazapine prescribing, symptoms associated with withdrawal of varenicline, valvular atrial fibrillation and gout, among others. by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 19 – Investigating vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia in primary care: In this episode, Kevin examines some common questions regarding vitamin B12 deficiency. In whom should we suspect it? What investigations should be carried out in primary care? How is it associated with folate deficiency? by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 14 – Primary adrenal insufficiency, long-term steroid use and COVID-19 infection: Kevin discusses some helpful and important clinical guidance on the prevention of adrenal crisis during the pandemic. Notably, this includes not only those patients with primary adrenal insufficiency but also all of those patients on long-term steroid ... by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 21 – Managing unexplained high platelet counts in primary care: In this episode, Kevin discusses thrombocytosis in the context of suspected cancer. How should an unexplained high platelet count be interpreted and managed in primary care? Which cancers are most commonly associated with thrombocytosis? by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 31 – Diagnosing and managing Addison’s disease in primary care: In this episode, Kevin discusses the case of Louise, a 19-year-old who has been living with type 1 diabetes for the last 12 years and hypothyroidism for the last 8 years. She presents to us in primary care with a history of recurring unexplained hypogl... by GPnotebook Podcast
22 min listen
Ep 17 – Diabetes special: round-up from the ADA 2020 virtual congress: Kevin is joined by Drs Patrick Holmes, Amrit Lamba and Amar Puttanna to discuss the key take-home points from last week’s American Diabetes Association Virtual Scientific Sessions congress. by GPnotebook Podcast
55 min listen
Ep 40 – Identifying and supporting people with binge-eating disorder: In this episode, Dr Kate Chesterman discusses binge-eating disorder. She explores the defining characteristics of the condition and highlights the importance of referring to eating disorder services f by GPnotebook Podcast
8 min listen
Ep 54 – Ten practical tips for sustainability in primary care: 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 by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 29 – Investigations for chronic kidney disease in primary care: In this episode, which has been recorded for Chronic Conditions Month 2021, Dr Yassir Javaid (Cardiovascular and Diabetes Clinical Lead, Nene CCG) and Dr Kevin Fernando (GP Partner at North Berwick Health Centre and Education Director for GPnotebook Ed... by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 13 – Effective contraception provision during the COVID-19 pandemic: Kevin summarises recommendations from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare to help support women with contraceptive requirements as primary care cuts back on non-essential face-to-face contact to reduce viral transmission. by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 22 – Diagnosis and management of vertigo in primary care: In this episode, Kevin discusses the case of Lyndsey: a 44-year-old lady who presents to us in primary care with recurrent dizzy episodes over the last month. Lyndsey feels like her head is spinning. She feels nauseated with these episodes, by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 38 – Undescended testes in infants: In this episode, Dr Kate Chesterman discusses the finding of an undescended testicle at the 6-week baby check. She considers the possible diagnoses and associated risks. Kate also takes us through the by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 37 – Identifying and managing familial hypercholesterolaemia: In this episode, Dr Kevin Fernando considers the case of Juliana, a 43-year-old journalist who requests a cholesterol check because her father experienced a heart attack in his early 50s. She has no p by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 44 – Latest thinking and evidence on chronic kidney disease: In this episode, which has been recorded for Chronic Conditions Month 2022, Dr Yassir Javaid (Cardiovascular and Diabetes Lead, Northamptonshire CCG) and Dr Patrick Holmes (GP, Darlington) examine the by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 33 – Superficial venous thrombosis in primary care: In this episode, Kevin considers the diagnosis and management of superficial venous thrombosis. Lesley is a 64-year-old woman who presents to us with a sore, itchy right leg and no past medical history of note. On examination, she has a tender, hard, by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 35 – Subclinical hyperthyroidism in primary care: In this episode, Dr Kevin Fernando discusses diagnostic and management tips – as well as pitfalls to avoid – related to subclinical hyperthyroidism. Fatima is a 71-year-old woman who presents in primary care with non-specific malaise and a past medical... by GPnotebook Podcast
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Ep 3 – Obstructive sleep apnoea in children

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