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A magic spell that will open your (itchy) eyes to tics, Tourette’s and tackling the latest drug swaps…

A magic spell that will open your (itchy) eyes to tics, Tourette’s and tackling the latest drug swaps…

FromRed Whale Primary Care Pod


A magic spell that will open your (itchy) eyes to tics, Tourette’s and tackling the latest drug swaps…

FromRed Whale Primary Care Pod

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Oct 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Join us for a relaxed round up of recent Red Whale primary care Pearls of wisdom. This month, Nik and Caroline discuss: GLP-1 mimetics shortages: tackling drug swaps. The headline grabbing GLP-1 mimetics are rarely out of the news- most recently due to supply issues for people with type 2 diabetes. How do we deal with this?Tics and Tourette’s syndrome: spotting them in primary care. Singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has been keen to dispel myths that Tourette’s is all about swearing uncontrollably. We share what you need to know. Blepharitis: it’s pretty common and is responsible for about 5% of primary care eye consultations- so worth a reminder about diagnosis and management, to stop you from getting stuck! Molluscum contagiosum…a nuisance but not a spell! We look at the diagnosis, management, who needs referral, and when to think about immunosuppression.And hear about a multitasking, time pressured, dance themed debacle…LinksYou can check availability of insulin brands at: www.sps.nhs.uk Tourette's Action (UK support group for those with an established diagnosis):https://www.tourettes-action.org.uk/Molluscum contagiosum images:https://www.pcds.org.uk/clinical-guidance/molluscum-contagiosum#managementhttps://dermnetnz.org/topics/molluscum-contagiosumWe'd love to hear your feedback by email - podcast@redwhale.co.uk or leave us a voice message - Send a voice message to RedWhalePrimaryCarePod (speakpipe.com) If you don't already receive our weekly Pearls email then you can sign up to these herePearls are available to read for 3 months from the date they are first published. After this time, you can get access to any Pearls - along with ALL of the rest of our online written resources - either when you buy a one-day online course from Red Whale OR if you purchase a membership to GPCPD.com here: https://gpcpd.com/subscribe-to-gpcpd Follow us on:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedInDisclaimerWe make every effort to ensure the information in this podcast is accurate and/ correct at the date of publication, but it is of necessity of a brief and general nature, and this should not replace your own good clinical judgement, or be regarded as...
Released:
Oct 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (14)

Welcome to the monthly Primary Care Pod from Red Whale – join GPs Nik Kendrew and Caroline Greene as each month they discuss a roundup of four key topics for primary care clinicians, which can also be found in our popular free Pearls . We look at the evidence, the guidelines and the media coverage and make learning together as a primary care community as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. We invite you to nominate your primary care heroes and share your “best intentions” stories.  So, grab a cuppa or put on your trainers and head out for some fresh air whilst you enjoy this month’s podcast.We'd love to hear your feedback by email - podcast@redwhale.co.uk or leave us a voice message - https://www.speakpipe.com/RedWhalePrimaryCarePod