Rheumatology

Ep 11 – British Society for Rheumatology guidance, DMARDs, steroid therapy and COVID-19

Kevin covers helpful BSR guidance including a risk stratification and scoring grid for those with rheumatological conditions who are receiving immunosuppressive therapies, and considers which patients should be advised to practice shielding.

Rheumatology

6 April 2020

Ep 9 – Tips and hacks on diagnosing and managing osteoporosis in primary care

Kevin considers the challenges related to managing osteoporosis in the context of conflicting clinical guidelines, including who to assess for fracture risk, who to treat (and with what agent) and how long to treat individuals for.

Rheumatology

21 February 2020

Ep 8 – Tips and hacks on diagnosing and managing gout in primary care

Dr Kevin Fernando explains why the thinking around gout needs to change, along with common questions in relation to its management in primary care. What lifestyle advice should be given? When should urate-lowering therapy be offered, and what options are available? For those with a history of gout, how can future episodes be avoided?

Rheumatology

17 February 2020

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