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Prescription Revision's Podcast
Paul Ryan founded Prescription Revision in 2007. For over 15 years, Prescription Revision has been making prescribing guidelines relevant for GPs and Pharmacists. We are passionate about education and giving practical everyday evidence based advice on prescribing. Our podcasts make it easy for GPs and Pharmacists to understand key concepts when prescribing medication. For more, see prescriptionrevision.com
Episodes
89 episodes
Asthma, Management in Children
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the management of asthma in children as per the NICE, SIGN & BTS guidelines. He will also discuss the use of a spacer inhaler and the risk of inhaled steroids affecting growth in children. Finally, he will discuss ...
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11:45
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Asthma, Management in 2025
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the management of asthma in adults in 2025. He will discuss the use of anti-inflammatory medication rather than salbutamol and he will also discuss MART therapy.
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10:25
Asthma, Diagnosis & History
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the diagnosis of asthma in both adults & children in 2025, including the history. He will also discuss the objective test to be done and a reminder that asthma diagnosis is made by a combination of both the suggest...
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17:25
Anticholinergic Medication Adverse Effects
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss anticholinergic medication adverse effects, which include:Reduced cognition and the risk of dementiaMajor adverse cardiac events
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15:52
Influenza in Children & Importance of Vaccination
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss influenza in children & the importance of vaccinating children against influenza. He will also discuss the live attenuated vaccine and the side effects
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6:51
Influenza, Efficacy of Vaccination
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the efficacy of the influenza vaccination. He will also discuss antigenic drift versus antigenic shift. Finally, he will discuss the recommended groups for vaccination.
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10:17
Influenza, Transmission & Asymptomatic Spread
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the transmission of influenza, the asymptomatic spread of influenza and the affects of influenza. He will also discuss the difference between non-severe and severe influenza.
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5:27
Influenza, Different Types of Influenza Viruses
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the different types of influenza viruses and also how to differentiate between influenza, common cold & Covid-19. He will also discuss why rather than calling it 'flu season', it should be referred to as 'the major...
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6:31
Acute Bronchitis, Symptoms, Exam Findings & Differential Diagnosis
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the history, symptoms & exam findings in acute bronchitis. He will also discuss the differential diagnosis & management of bronchitis. Finally, he will discuss why cough can last up to 3-4 weeks in acute bronch...
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9:23
Acute Cough in Children
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the frequency of respiratory tract infections in children and the management of acute cough in children. He will also discuss the respiratory tract infection leaflet available on antibioticprescribing.ie.
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4:31
Bronchiolitis, Causes, Symptoms & Differential Diagnosis
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the causes & symptoms of Bronchiolitis. He will also discuss the differential diagnosis of bronchiolitis, the risk factors for more severe bronchiolitis and when hospital referral is required.
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6:10
Community Acquired Pneumonia in Children
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the following with regard to community acquired pneumonia in children:Majority of pneumonia in children are caused by virusesAbsence of Tachypnea makes pneumonia unlikely in childrenDistin...
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6:55
Community Acquired Pneumonia in Adults
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the definition, the assessment of severity and the management of community acquired pneumonia in adults.
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4:38
Hypertension, Lifestyle Interventions & Importance of Exercise and Salt Reduction
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the role of life interventions in those patients with hypertension. He will also discuss the role of exercise and the importance of salt reduction in patients with hypertension.
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8:02
Obesity, Pharmacological Management
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the pharmacological management of patients living with Obesity.
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17:12
Obesity, Role of the GP in Weight Management
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss raising the issue of obesity with patients. He will also discuss waist circumference and visceral adiposity.
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8:12
Obesity, Role of Insulin in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the role of insulin in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, the dietary management of type 2 diabetes and the Direct Trial.
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11:56
Obesity, BMI & Medication That Can Promote Weight Gain
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss Body Mass Index and medications that are prescribed in primary care that can promote weight gain.
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5:11
Reviewing NOACS, NSAIDs, Topical Corticosteroids, Anticholinergics & Gabapentinoids on Regular Prescription
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss how we can reduce medication related harm in patients over 65 years of age.
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38:07
Gout, Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the diagnosis of Gout, acute treatment, prophylactic treatment and treatment with particular anti-hypertensives.
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14:56
VTE Risk with Combined Hormonal Contraception
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the VTE risk with combined hormonal contraception.
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5:53
COPD, NICE Guidelines & COPD Exacerbations
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss NICE guidelines 2019 and combine these with the GOLD guidelines to make them practical for use in primary care. He will also discuss COPD exacerbations.
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9:24
COPD, CV Risk with LAMA, ACOS & Triple Therapy
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss CV risk with LAMA, ACOS & evidence for triple therapy.
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9:18