Going Viral: Oximetry essential if you suspect COVID, corticosteroids are OK, asthma and COPD advice
In this Episode:
Hypoxic but asymptomatic…they become critical very fast, oximetry is essential
“Cytokine release syndrome”
Asthma and COPD management tips
Are corticosteroids a problem in light of COVID-19?
Do RTIs increase COVID risk?
Winter is coming…does it matter with regard to COVID?
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Chemists & GPs brawl over dispensing medicines
Harry Nespolon, president of the Royal College of General Practitioners, joins Luke Grant to discuss the stoush between chemists and GPs over powers to dispense medicines… as chemists use the coronavirus health crisis to push for a permanent increase in their power to issue customers with scripts …
Going Viral: Kids Helpline Activity Spikes During Lockdown
In this episode:
Almost 300,000 children and young people are calling Kidshelpline each year- what about?
Calls have increased by 40% since the lockdown... many of them are emergencies
Not just a crisis service! Kids can get ongoing and continuous support from the helpline
Text based counsell…
Going Viral: Prof Robert Booy- Can we use the BCG to resist Covid19?
In this episode:
What can the BCG vaccine do for Covid infection?
Training the immune system
A Chloroquine update… it’s not looking good
Host: Dr Harry Nespolon, GP and RACGP President
Guest: Prof Robert Booy, Infectious Diseases Specialist; Senior Professorial Fellow, NCIRS; Professor, Chi…
Going Viral: Diabetes and COVID
In this Episode:
Is diabetes a risk factor for COVID or is it circumstantial evidence?
Can COVID CAUSE diabetes?
Should diabetes related medication regimes be modified in light of COVID?
Host: Dr Harry Nespolon, GP and RACGP President
Guest: Prof Merlin Thomas,Physician scientist; Departmen…
Going Viral: Obesity and COVID
In this Episode:
Is obesity really a risk factor for COVID?
Stigmatization of obesity is important to keep in mind
What is the relationship between chronic inflammation, obesity and COVID?
Obesity management advice!
Host: Dr Harry Nespolon, GP and RACGP President
Guest: Prof John Dixon, Ad…
Going Viral: The Francophile’s Experience of COVID-19 in France
In this Episode:
The Francophile’s Experience of COVID-19 in France
Why aren’t the politicians listening to the scientists?
Unexpected Social changes arising
Host: Dr Harry Nespolon, GP and RACGP President
Guest: Prof Tony Catto-Smith, Paediatric Gastroenterologist; Director, Department of …
Going Viral: COVID tests - which test when and why?
In this Episode:
More on the PCR…timing is important and sensitivity, specificity is not fantastic
Negative tests and clearance for return to work…it’s all about pretest probability
PCR vs serology vs point of care testing
Any role for faecal testing?
Host: Dr Harry Nespolon, GP and RACGP P…
Pandemic plan
GPs are urging the Government to develop a national plan to deal with potential pandemics after the coronavirus revealed gaps in the response. Dr Harry Nespolon is the President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and spoke with 6PR Breakfast about their concerns.
Going Viral: Genetic engineering, synthetic biology and the possibility that Covid-19 is man-made
In this Episode:
Genetic engineering, synthetic biology methodologies are widely available
What is “gain of function”, why it is controversial and is it currently permitted?
Could Covid-19 be man-made? It’s a real possibility and not just a crazy conspiracy theory
Host: Dr Harry Nespolon, GP…
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