“Minor" Illness - why little ailments matter
02/29/24 • 14 min
Minor illness seems trivial, but is it always simple to deal with and when do we need to think more carefully about what can seem like minor illness on the surface?
Lay referral: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1316199/pdf/brjgenprac004944500617.pdf
The debate about doctors and Physician Associates: https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj.p2449
Sore throat causes: https://twitter.com/DrSteveTaylor/status/1761753922920694133/photo/1
Rincke’s oedema: https://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/reinkes-edema/
PEWS (scoring system for acute illness in children): http://generalpracticemedicine.org/PEWSSheetApril2017Final2.pdf
Recurrent UTI: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cystitis/expert-answers/bladder-infection/faq-20057833
The role of pharmacies: https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/community-pharmacy-contractual-framework/referring-minor-illness-patients-to-a-community-pharmacist/
Managing uncertainty in medicine: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.5694/mja2.51925
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Minor illness seems trivial, but is it always simple to deal with and when do we need to think more carefully about what can seem like minor illness on the surface?
Lay referral: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1316199/pdf/brjgenprac004944500617.pdf
The debate about doctors and Physician Associates: https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj.p2449
Sore throat causes: https://twitter.com/DrSteveTaylor/status/1761753922920694133/photo/1
Rincke’s oedema: https://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/voice-disorders/reinkes-edema/
PEWS (scoring system for acute illness in children): http://generalpracticemedicine.org/PEWSSheetApril2017Final2.pdf
Recurrent UTI: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cystitis/expert-answers/bladder-infection/faq-20057833
The role of pharmacies: https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/community-pharmacy-contractual-framework/referring-minor-illness-patients-to-a-community-pharmacist/
Managing uncertainty in medicine: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.5694/mja2.51925
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In this episode I look at ADHD which is increasing in prevalence due to increased diagnoses. There are many features to this condition which need unpacking. I look at the causes, what we can do to help manage ADHD and why it occurs in the first place.
The increase in diagnosis: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2023/jul/significant-rise-adhd-diagnoses-uk
ADHD and dopamine - seeking rewards:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325499
Time blindness: https://add.org/adhd-time-blindness/
The risk and benefits of ADHD medication: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6697582/
Risk factors for ADHD: https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/causes
Time blindness: https://www.thecut.com/2020/04/coronavirus-self-isolation-time-blindness.html
Hyperfocus: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7851038/
Rating scales for children: https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/rating-scale#symptoms-checklist
For adults (website with advice and help): https://adhduk.co.uk/adult-adhd-screening-survey/
Once of many ADHD podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/adhd-chatter/id1677158558
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Infertility - it's causes, how we tackle it and the impact on individuals and society
TW: Sensitive topic: one in six people worldwide are now affected by infertility and rates have soared over the last 30 years.
In this episode I look at the reasons behind it and what we can do about it on an individual and societal level.
Rising infertility in men and women: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/reproductive-problems-in-both-men-and-women-are-rising-at-an-alarming-rate/
1:6 with infertility: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/03/one-in-six-people-worldwide-affected-by-infertility-who-reports
Birth rates in South Korea and reasons behind them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvpkEEmnZNU
Exercise and fertility: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10310950/
Female fertility and nutrition: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8634384/
Sperm counts and time of day: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32195611/
Semen and antioxidants: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5203687
Fertility support: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ivf/support/
Infertility counselling: https://www.bica.net/
Buy THE HEALTH FIX now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1914239326?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_S32SMEDYMC4SBPSJ4CGV
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