Medicines And Stuff

Creatine is a chemical found naturally in the body. It is often used to improve exercise performance and muscle. The episode is about its use and properties.

From July 2021 trainee pharmacists are assessed against the GPhC interim learning outcomes. These describe the knowledge, skills and attributes a trainee must demonstrate by the end of their foundation training year and reflect current pharmacy practice. Source: The Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme | Health Education England (hee.nhs.uk)

Sources: https://www.hee.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Foundation%20Trainee%20Pharmacist%20Assessment%20Strategy%20v3%20June%202023%20FINAL.pdf https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/pharmacy/transforming-pharmacy-education-training/initial-education-training-pharmacists-reform-programme/foundation-trainee-pharmacist

Antiplatelet treatment is drug treatment that decreases platelet aggregation and inhibit thrombus formation in the arterial circulation. Episode includes general information about indications and recommended drug choices. © NICE [2022] Antiplatelet treatment: Summary. Available from https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/antiplatelet-treatment/ All rights reserved. Subject to  Notice of rights

Neuropathic pain is a symptom that develops as a result of damage to, or dysfunction of, the somatosensory system. CKS NICE provides guide on treatment options. © NICE [2022] Neuropathic pain - drug treatment. Available from https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/neuropathic-pain-drug-treatment/ All rights reserved. Subject to  Notice of rights

The SDW 100 is a 100 mile foot race taking in the entire South Downs Way national trail. This episode is a race report summarising my experience during this fantastic event.

Content: supporting people taking a dependence-forming medicine or antidepressant, making decisions about prescribing and taking, starting, reviewing and withdrawing these medicines. NICE guideline [NG215] Medicines associated with dependence or withdrawal symptoms: safe prescribing and withdrawal management for adults. Available from https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng215 All rights reserved. Sub...

The asthma control test (ACT) is a validated symptom measure which can be used with or without peak flow monitoring to aid diagnosis and assess the impact of asthma symptoms on patients’ lives. It can be found here: https://www.asthmacontroltest.com/en-gb/welcome/

'© NICE [April 2023] Anaemia - B12 and folate deficiency: Summary. Available from https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/anaemia-b12-folate-deficiency/ All rights reserved. Subject to  Notice of rights

The Arc of Attrition is a point-to-point extreme coastal race taking in 100 miles of the stunning and dramatic Cornish coast-path. Hope this episode will be useful for runners who plan to complete this race :)

Oxybutynin is a medicine used to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder. Episode contains general information about pharmacological properties, indications, side effects and dosage. Source: BNF, www.nhs.uk, EMC

Main recommendations to consider during asthma review about self-management, decreasing maintenance therapy and monitoring. © NICE [2017] Asthma: diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management. Available from https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng80 All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights

Short episode about points to consider during initial clinical assessment in people with suspected asthma. © NICE [2017] Asthma: diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management. Available from https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng80 All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights

Source: © NICE [2017] Asthma: diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management. Available from https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng80 All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights

Sources: https://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/quality-improvement/guidelines/asthma/ https://ginasthma.org/gina-reports/ https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng80

Yoga Nidra or Non-sleep deep rest (NSDR), is the kind of rest when the body is in a relaxed state, but the mind is still awake. It usually involves following guided meditation that helps to slow down the brain wave frequency, similar to what happens during sleep, only that in this case person is awake. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/@hubermanlab https://www.joinvitalhealth.com/blog/non-sleep-dee...

VO2 max (also maximal oxygen consumption, maximal oxygen uptake or maximal aerobic capacity) is the maximum rate of oxygen consumption attainable during physical exertion. Useful links: https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/a773975/what-is-running-economy/ https://www.healthline.com/health/vo2-max The Effect of Training Intensity on VO2max in Young Healthy Adults: A Meta-Regression and Meta-Ana...

Source: https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/anaemia-iron-deficiency/

Orlistat is a medication used to treat obesity. Episode include pharmacological properties, indication, contraindications, cautions, side effects. Sources: https://www.nhs.uk/ https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/ https://bnf.nice.org.uk/

Candesartan is a medicine called angiotensin 2 antagonist widely used to treat hypertension and heart failure. Episode is description of main properties of Candesartan. Sources: https://bnf.nice.org.uk/ https://www.nhs.uk/ https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/

Metformin is a medicine used mainly to treat type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes. Episode contains general information about pharmacological properties, indications, contraindications, side effects doses and history. Sources: https://bnf.nice.org.uk/ https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc https://www.nhs.uk/

Semaglutide is an antidiabetic medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Episode includes general information about pharmacological properties, indication, side effects, contraindications and cautions.

HAS-BLED and ORBIT are tools developed to assess risk of bleeding in people taking anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation. Available online: https://www.mdcalc.com/

Source: © NICE (revised in July 2022): Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Available from https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/hypertension/prescribing-information/angiotensin-converting-enzyme-inhibitors/ All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights https://www.nice.org.uk/re-using-our-content/uk-open-content-licence#licence

Magnesium is a chemical element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12. It is a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme systems that regulate diverse biochemical reactions in the body, including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, and blood pressure regulation. Magnesium is required for energy production, oxidative phosphorylation, and glycolysis. Source:  https://o...