Podcasts

Earning CPD by listening to Healthed podcasts is simple. Each episode is eligible for Educational Activities CPD. 

Prof Alta Schutte

Why we need to reprioritise blood pressure control- challenges we face in reducing the proportion of patients with uncontrolled hypertension and some solutions that have been shown to be effective in the primary care setting.

Dr Yasmin Tan

A systematic, practical approach to managing the woman presenting with heavy menstrual bleeding- diagnosis-defining details in the history, to being able to explain the range of medical and surgical options currently available to treat this condition.

Expert/s: Dr Yasmin Tan
Prof Christine Jenkins

A comprehensive framework for health professionals assessing COPD patients- evidence-based approach to management, how to step-up treatment when needed, which may include inhaled corticosteroids.

Prof Creswell Eastman AO

Four formulations of thyroxine available - understand the differences and the practical implications. How to initiate thyroxine in the elderly, the newly pregnant woman and an otherwise healthy young adult

Prof Samuel Berkovic

There is a bi-directional association between epilepsy and mood disorders. What are the common triggers of a seizure?

Prof Nicholas Zwar

There are two aspects to address in the addiction - nicotine dependency and the more complex psychosocial environment

Dr Sarah Catford

GPs need to assess the patient's overall health status paying particular attention to lifestyle issues such as smoking, excessive alcohol use and CV risk factors.

Dr Kate McIlwaine

What makes a suitable candidate for ovarian egg freezing - The techniques, costs and technical details

Prof Samuel Berkovic

How is epilepsy diagnosed after one seizure and when is a patient at high risk of recurrent seizures?

Prof Paul Griffin

New advice on when to vaccinate after COVID infection

Prof Andrew Sindone

A practical framework for treating heart failure.

Dr Ali Safaa

The current guidelines and the role of the general practitioner.

Expert/s: Dr Ali Safaa