BMJ Best Practice Podcast

Giant cell arteritis

Giant cell arteritis is a common form of vasculitis in people aged 50 years or older. The extracranial branches of the carotid artery are usually affected.
Kenneth J. Warrington, Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, gives us an overview of the condition.
For more on giant cell arteritis, visit BMJ Best Practice: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/177
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The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.

Covid-19: Vaccination in pregnancy, myocardial infarction, and respiratory conditions

Kieran Walsh, clinical director at BMJ, asks editors from BMJ Learning and BMJ Best Practice to summarise the latest clinical guidance related to covid-19.
Emma Scott, section editor, updates us on vaccination for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
And Abigail Davis, GP and section editor, covers myocardial infarction and pre-existing respiratory conditions.
For more, see:
BMJ Best Practice's topic on covid-19: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000168
BMJ Learning module on COVID-19 rapid guideline on critical care (NICE): new-learning.bmj.com/course/10065100
BMJ Learning covid-19 in primary care module: new-learning.bmj.com/course/10065230

Covid-19 update: Blood clots, acute kidney injury, VTE prevention, secondary bacterial pneumonia

Kieran Walsh, clinical director at BMJ, asks editors from BMJ Learning and BMJ Best Practice to summarise the latest clinical guidance related to covid-19.
Emma Scott, section editor, updates us on vaccination and the risk of blood clots.
And Abigail Davis, GP and section editor, covers acute kidney injury, venous thromboembolism prevention, and secondary bacterial pneumonia.
For more, see:
BMJ Best Practice's topic on covid-19: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000168
BMJ Learning module on COVID-19 rapid guideline on critical care (NICE): new-learning.bmj.com/course/10065100
BMJ Learning covid-19 in primary care module: new-learning.bmj.com/course/10065230
EMA: ema.europa.eu/en/news/astrazenecas-covid-19-vaccine-ema-finds-possible-link-very-rare-cases-unusual-blood-clots-low-blood
MHRA: gov.uk/government/news/mhra-issues-new-advice-concluding-a-possible-link-between-covid-19-vaccine-astrazeneca-and-extremely-rare-unlikely-to-occur-blood-clots
JCVI: gov.uk/government/publications/use-of-the-astrazeneca-covid-19-vaccine-jcvi-statement/jcvi-statement-on-use-of-the-astrazeneca-covid-19-vaccine-7-april-2021
WHO: who.int/news/item/07-04-2021-interim-statement-of-the-covid-19-subcommittee-of-the-who-global-advisory-committee-on-vaccine-safety
COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19: nice.org.uk/guidance/NG191
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The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.

Depression in adults

Depression can describe both a mood and an illness.
Major depressive disorder is a clinical syndrome involving mood, neurovegetative functions, cognition, and behaviour.
It affects 5% to 10% of patients in the primary care setting.
Dean F. MacKinnon, Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, gives us an overview of how to diagnose and manage depression in adults.
For more on depression in adults, visit BMJ Best Practice: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/55
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The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.

Constipation in children

Childhood constipation is typically characterised by infrequent bowel evacuations, large stools, and difficult or painful defecation.
Symptoms may result from low fibre, poor nutrient, and/or insufficient water intake, which leads to excessive hardening of the stool. This often starts as an acute problem but can progress to faecal impaction and chronic constipation.
Claire Zar-Kessler, Instructor in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, Boston gives us a clinical overview of the condition.
Please always check the licensed indications for medications in your own country.
For more on constipation in children, visit BMJ Best Practice: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/784
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The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.

Raynaud’s phenomenon

Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) is characterised by vasospasm that causes digits to change colour to white (pallor) from lack of blood flow, usually brought on by cold temperatures.
Affected areas subsequently turn blue due to de-oxygenation and/or red due to reperfusion. It can be a painful condition and can lead to complications.
Janet Pope, Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, gives a clinical overview of the condition.
For more on Raynaud's phenomenon, visit BMJ Best Practice: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/193
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The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.

Chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common condition that is often unrecognised until the most advanced stages.
The most common causes are diabetes mellitus and hypertension.
Manisha Singh, Assistant Professor, Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, gives us an overview of the condition.
For more, visit BMJ Best Practice: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/84
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The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.

Covid-19 update: Management, vaccination and chronic conditions

Kieran Walsh, clinical director at BMJ, asks editors from BMJ Learning and BMJ Best Practice to summarise the latest clinical guidance related to covid-19.
Matt Castleden, GP and section editor, updates us on pulse oximetry, prognostic scoring, and management in hospital.
And Abigail Davis, GP and section editor, covers Covid-19 vaccination and chronic conditions, including advice for patients with thrombocytopenia, and those taking immunosuppressive drugs, ACE inhibitors or ARBs.
For more, see:
BMJ Best Practice's topic on management of coexisting conditions in the context of COVID-19: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000190
BMJ Best Practice's topic on covid-19: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000168
BMJ Learning's quick tips module: proning in critical care: learning.bmj.com/learning/modules/elucidat/10065419
BMJ Learning module on COVID-19 rapid guideline on critical care (NICE): new-learning.bmj.com/course/10065100
BMJ Learning covid-19 in primary care module: new-learning.bmj.com/course/10065230

Depression in children

Depression in children is characterised by sad or irritable mood, anhedonia, decreased capacity to have fun, decreased self-esteem, sleep disturbance, social withdrawal or impaired social relationships, and impaired school performance.
It is one of the most common paediatric psychiatric disorders, especially among girls during adolescence.
David A. Brent, Endowed Chair in Suicide Studies, Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Epidemiology, and Clinical and Translational Science, University of Pittsburgh, gives us an overview of the condition.
For more on depression in children, visit BMJ Best Practice: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/785
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The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.

Covid-19 update: Vaccination, long covid-19, endocrine conditions, bronchiolitis

Kieran Walsh, clinical director at BMJ, asks editors from BMJ Learning and BMJ Best Practice to summarise the latest clinical guidance related to covid-19.
Matt Castleden, GP and section editor, updates us on vaccination and long covid-19.
And Abigail Davis, GP and section editor, covers Covid-19 and comorbidities, namely endocrine conditions and bronchiolitis.
For more, see:
BMJ Best Practice's topic on management of coexisting conditions in the context of COVID-19: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000190
BMJ Best Practice's topic on covid-19: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000168
BMJ Learning module on COVID-19 rapid guideline on critical care (NICE): new-learning.bmj.com/course/10065100
BMJ Learning covid-19 in primary care module: new-learning.bmj.com/course/10065230
JCVI independent report published by the Department of Health: www.gov.uk/government/publications/prioritising-the-first-covid-19-vaccine-dose-jcvi-statement/optimising-the-covid-19-vaccination-programme-for-maximum-short-term-impact
Online covid-19 recovery platform: www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk