A bite-sized, regular chat for all healthcare professionals working in primary care. Episodes cover clinical tips and hot topics. New episodes published every T...
Dupuytren’s disease is a chronic, progressive condition that primarily affects the palmar and digital fascia of the hand. Over time, fibrous cords form under the skin, thickening and contracting, which can cause the fingers (most often the ring and little fingers) to curl inward. This results in Dupuytren’s contracture, limiting hand function and impacting daily activities. It often starts with the formation of painless nodules in the palm. As the disease progresses, these nodules develop into cords that restrict finger movement. While the condition is not life-threatening, it can significantly affect a person’s quality of life and is a common presentation in general practice. In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson looks at the diagnosis of Dupuytren’s, its risk factors, usual management and some of the newer treatment techniques now available.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at:https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/dermatology/ep-151-dupuytrens-disease.Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
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Ep 150 – Roseola
Roseola infantum is a viral infection primarily affecting infants and young children, most commonly between the ages of 6 and 12 months. It accounts for 10–45% of febrile illnesses in infants, and cases tend to peak in the spring and autumn seasons. Diagnosing roseola is almost always clinical, and for patients with the classic presentation a clinical diagnosis can be made based on physical examination findings and history alone. In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson looks at the causes and typical symptoms of roseola, along with illnesses that may mimic it, treatment options and possible complications of the illness.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at:https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/dermatology/ep-150-roseola.Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
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Ep 149 – Raynaud’s phenomenon
Raynaud's phenomenon is a relatively common condition seen in primary care (especially during the autumn and winter months) that is characterised by vasospasm. This causes digits to change colour to white due to a lack of blood flow, usually brought on by cold temperatures. Affected areas subsequently turn blue due to deoxygenation and red due to reperfusion. The most common type is primary (idiopathic) Raynaud’s, affecting around 90% of people with the condition. Secondary Raynaud’s is often the initial manifestation of an associated underlying connective tissue disease. Both primary and secondary Raynaud’s can be painful, but secondary Raynaud’s can lead to complications from prolonged periods of ischaemia. In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson looks at the typical triggers for and presentation of Raynaud’s, along with lifestyle and treatment options including referral criteria.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at:https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/dermatology/ep-149-raynauds-phenomenon.Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
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Ep 148 – Sickle cell disease
Sickle cell anaemia is a disease of red blood cells, caused by an autosomal recessive single gene defect in the beta-chain of haemoglobin, which results in production of sickle cell haemoglobin. Sickle cells can obstruct blood flow and break down prematurely, and they are associated with varying degrees of anaemia. A common presentation of sickle cell disease (SCD) is a painful sickle crisis, caused by obstruction of small blood capillaries. Treatment includes symptom control (including pain management) and prevention and management of complications. Until now, haematopoietic stem-cell transplantation has been the only potentially curative treatment option, but a new type of gene therapy has just been launched by NHS England. In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson gives an overview of some of the key points of SCD, with a focus on this new treatment and its availability.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at:https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/haematology/ep-148-sickle-cell-disease.Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
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Ep 147 – Paronychia
Paronychia is a common condition affecting the proximal and lateral nail folds of the hands or feet. In this episode, Dr Kate Chesterman discusses the differences between acute and chronic paronychia and the thinking around the causes and treatment of each. She also gives some tips that we can pass on to our patients regarding self-management and prevention.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at:https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/dermatology/ep-147-paronychia.Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
A bite-sized, regular chat for all healthcare professionals working in primary care. Episodes cover clinical tips and hot topics. New episodes published every Thursday or Friday.
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