DTB podcast

In this podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss a formulation of melatonin that has been licensed in the UK for the management of jet lag. The editors review the evidence for its effectiveness in reducing symptoms of jet lag and consider whether it should be available from the National Health Service. Read the article here: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/dtb.2019.000074. Please subscribe to the DTB Podcast to get episodes automatically downloaded to your phone and computer every month. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review or a comment at podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dtb-…ast/id307773309. Thank you for listening!

In January's podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) consider the burden of overprescribing and discuss how to tackle some of the barriers to deprescribing (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/58/1/2). They also review an article on the place of aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/58/1/3), highlight an article on prescribing for pregnancy for women with mental health issues (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/58/1/8), and discuss a case report of sitagliptin-induced seronegative rheumatoid arthritis (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/58/1/12). Please subscribe to get episodes automatically downloaded to your phone and computer every month. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review or a comment at https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dtb-podcast/id307773309. Thank you for listening.

In December's podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) consider the results of a recent study that assessed the effect of a combination pill containing aspirin, atorvastatin, enalapril and hydrochlorothiazide on major cardiovascular outcomes - https://dtb.bmj.com/content/57/12/178. The editors discuss prasterone, a newly introduced treatment for vulvar and vaginal atrophy - https://dtb.bmj.com/content/57/12/185. They also review a case report of retrograde ejaculation associated with quetiapine and treatment with low-dose imipramine - https://dtb.bmj.com/content/57/12/189. Read the December issue on the DTB website: https://dtb.bmj.com/content/57/12.

In November's podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss whether primary care targets for managing blood pressure control in older people are achievable or desirable. The editors also introduce the first of a series of articles that consider therapeutic challenges when preparing for pregnancy and highlight some of the key issues that should be considered for all women as part of pre-pregnancy care. They also review a case report of apixaban-induced acute interstitial nephritis. Read the full November issue: https://dtb.bmj.com/content/57/11

In October's podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss wide variation in the use of fibrates and the need for clinicians to consider whether their prescribing of fibrates is up to date and appropriate for their patients. The editors also talk about the evidence for fibrates in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, highlight recent changes in the BNF and review a case of severe acute ocular hypertension following pulsed methylprednisolone. Read the full October issue: https://dtb.bmj.com/content/57/10

In September's podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the roll out of social prescribing across the NHS in England. The editors also talk about a new formulation of naloxone for emergency treatment of opioid overdose in adults and review a case that involved successful thrombolysis for acute ischaemic stroke after using idarucizumab to reverse the action of dabigatran etexilate. To read any of the September articles, please visit: https://dtb.bmj.com/content/57/9.

In August's podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss pre-eclampsia and the benefit of measuring the level of placental growth factor to help speed up diagnosis. The editors also talk about the challenge of communicating evidence to patients and review a case of complex encephalopathy arising from the combination of opioids and gabapentin. Read the full issue: https://dtb.bmj.com/content/57/8.

In August's podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss pre-eclampsia and the benefit of measuring the level of placental growth factor to help speed up diagnosis. The editors also talk about the challenge of communicating evidence to patients and review a case of complex encephalopathy arising from the combination of opioids and gabapentin. Read the full issue: https://dtb.bmj.com/content/57/8.

In July's podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the work that patients have to do to manage their health and how this is not recognised by clinical guidelines. The editors also talk about the non-drug management of low back pain and discuss a case of metformin-associated lactic acidosis precipitated by liraglutide use. Read the full issue: dtb.bmj.com/content/57/7.

In July's podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the work that patients have to do to manage their health and how this is not recognised by clinical guidelines. The editors also talk about the non-drug management of low back pain and discuss a case of metformin-associated lactic acidosis precipitated by liraglutide use. Read the full issue: dtb.bmj.com/content/57/7.

In June's podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) consider the European Medicines Agency's decision to amend the licence for omega-3 fatty acid medicines so that they will no longer be authorised for secondary prevention after myocardial infarction. The editors also review ospemifene, a new medicine for the management of vulvar and vaginal atrophy and discuss a case of delusional infestation in the treatment of ADHD with atomoxetine. Read the full issue: https://dtb.bmj.com/content/57/6.

In June's podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) consider the European Medicines Agency's decision to amend the licence for omega-3 fatty acid medicines so that they will no longer be authorised for secondary prevention after myocardial infarction. The editors also review ospemifene, a new medicine for the management of vulvar and vaginal atrophy and discuss a case of delusional infestation in the treatment of ADHD with atomoxetine. Read the full issue: https://dtb.bmj.com/content/57/6.

In May's podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) highlight some of the opportunities for drugs and therapeutics in the new GP contract for England. The editors also talk about the management of chronic cough and discuss a case of acute liver failure associated with a short course of nitrofuantoin. Read the issue online: https://dtb.bmj.com/content/57/5.

In May's podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) highlight some of the opportunities for drugs and therapeutics in the new GP contract for England. The editors also talk about the management of chronic cough and discuss a case of acute liver failure associated with a short course of nitrofuantoin. Read the issue online: https://dtb.bmj.com/content/57/5.

In April's podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) highlight some of the challenges of prescribing direct acting oral anticoagulant (DOAC) drugs for people with renal impairment. The editors also talk about the use of saline nasal irrigation and discuss central sensitisation syndrome. Read the issue online: https://dtb.bmj.com/content/57/4.