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One of the measures taken to prevent virus transmission has been social distancing and lockdown, but these can have their own negative health impact. A study on the behaviour of teens undertaken during the pandemic identified some of the particular health risks for this group. 

People with Type 1 diabetes need to monitor what's going on with their bodies because they can't make insulin—and it's vital in maintaining blood glucose. An imbalance can be dangerous and damage blood vessels, nerves, and kidneys. 

Updated versions of coronavirus vaccines targeting the Omicron variant have recently been announced by Pfizer and Moderna. There's been an impressive turnaround time and yet still the virus has continued to mutate. 

Assessing the continuing ability to treat COVID-19 with antibody infusions. | A 'temporary stroke' means people get the signs of a stroke but the symptoms go away it's a called a Transient Ischaemic Attack - but that could be a misnomer. | If you have high blood pressure and life ... Show More

<p>In this episode I cover the pathophysiology, causes, investigations and management of hyperaldosteronism.<br/><br/>If you want to follow along with written notes on hyperaldosteronism go to zerotofinals.com/hyperaldosteronism or find the endocrinology section in the Zero to Fi ... Show More

<p>In this episode I cover hypertension.<br/><br/>If you want to follow along with written notes on hypertension go to zerotofinals.com/hypertension or find the cardiology section in the Zero to Finals medicine book.<br/><br/>This episode covers the latest guidelines, causes, dia ... Show More

Send us Fan MailWe're starting off the new year with an outpatient medicine episode! Take a listen to learn more about primary hyperaldosteronism, a common cause of resistant hypertension. Written by Dr. Isabel Shamsudeen, Internal medicine resident, and reviewed by Dr. Stan Van ... Show More

Dr Mark Porter discusses High Blood Pressure , a silent threat that isn’t well managed, with only a third of those affected being diagnosed and treated as advised in the latest guidelines. Dr Margaret McCartney and Professor of Medicine, Bryan Williams help unpick areas of confus ... Show More

Send us Fan MailThis week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Hyperaldosteronism.We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Hyperaldosteronism!The Aldosterone Pathway and Normal PhysiologyAldosterone Target Organs & EffectsCauses of High AldosteroneDiagnost ... Show More

Jo Cheah chats with nephrologist George Mangos about high blood pressure disorders that can occur during pregnancy, and how best to manage them. 

Hypertension is a Silent Killer in this country and yet so treatable. Dr. Samuel Mann joins Dr. Dean Mitchell to discuss the keys to controlling your blood pressure.<br /> <p><a href="https://www.mitchellmedicalgroup.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.m ... Show More

<p>How to treat high blood pressure? How does a cardiologist treat high blood pressure?</p> <p>Which medications are used for blood pressure? Which medications to start first? What order to use them in and when to use more rare blood pressure meds</p> <p>ACE Inhibitors<br>ARBS<br ... Show More