In this podcast recorded in early July, James Cave (Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (Deputy Editor) continue to ignore political and sporting events and talk about the August issue of DTB. They discuss the editorial that highlights the growth in the use of psychotropic medication in children and young people and some of the challenges associated with this trend. They talk about a study that assessed the harms of changing frail older people with AF from warfarin to a DOAC. The main article is an overview of the evidence for fezolinetant for the treatment of menopausal vasomotor symptoms.

 

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In this podcast recorded in early June, James Cave (Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (Deputy Editor) ignore the UK general election, the T20 cricket world cup and the European football championship and talk about the July 2024 issue of DTB. They discuss the editorial that highlights trial data showing that dupilumab had a modest effect on reducing COPD exacerbations, and question whether more drugs or greater investment in pulmonary rehabilitation and smoking cessation services are a better use of resources. They review a coroner's prevention of future deaths report that highlights the need to raise awareness of the dangers of propranolol overdose. The main article discusses the management of exacerbations of COPD in primary care.  

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In this podcast, James Cave (Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (Deputy Editor) talk about the October 2023 issue of DTB. They discuss NHS prescription charges in England and the impact they have on people with long-term ill health (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/61/10/146). They talk about a study that assessed the incidence of retinopathy associated with hydroxychloroquine (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/61/10/148). The main article discusses intravenous vitamins and reviews the evidence for their use for serious medical conditions and the evidence for their use in the absence of a specific vitamin deficiency or medical condition (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/61/10/151).    The latest issue of Australian Prescriber mentioned in thia podcast is available from https://australianprescriber.tg.org.au/.   Please subscribe to the DTB podcast to get episodes automatically downloaded to your mobile device and computer. Also, please consider leaving us a review or a comment on the DTB Podcast iTunes podcast page (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dtb-podcast/id307773309). If you want to contact us please email dtb@bmj.com. Thank you for listening.

Why should we worry about the new European Medicines Agency (EMA) pilot project to accelerate the approval of new drugs? James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the October issue Editorial, that looks at the pros and cons of this new trend both in the USA and Europe. Read the full article here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/10/109.full. Also in this podcast: • the use of the new antibiotic Fosfomycin trometamol for the treatment of acute uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections (UTIs) –http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/10/114.abstract;

• as well as the "health condition" of point-of-care tests for respiratory tract infections (RTI) in improving diagnosis capabilities in GP surgeries - http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/10/117.full.

In this month’s podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the use of nalmefene in the management of alcohol dependence. Although the drug has been approved for use in the NHS, DTB's editorial highlights limitations of the evidence supporting its use and discusses concerns raised by three groups of researchers. Currently, the NHS in England spends £20,000 per month on the drug in primary care. Read the full editorial here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/9/97.full. There’s also a review of the management of hidradenitis suppurativa. Article accessible here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/9/102.full.

The DTB editors also talk about the benefits and limitations of observational studies. Article accessible here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/9/105.full.

In this month’s podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the presentation of guidelines and ways of making them more accessible. Read the full editorial here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/8/85.full There’s also an evaluation of the use of capsaicin for diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Article accessible here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/8/90.full

The DTB editors also talk about medicines, excipients and dietary intolerances. Article accessible here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/8/93.full

In this podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss proposals to stop the prescription of some medicines and foods in order to help manage the deficit in NHS budgets. Full article available here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/early/2016/07/07/dtb.2016.7.0409.full.

The podcast also includes a review of an article about the effects of the antidiabetic drug empagliflozin on cardiovascular outcomes, as well as a review of an article on the use of vitamin supplementation during pregnancy. Read this article here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/early/2016/07/11/dtb.2016.7.0414.full.

In this podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the use of herbal products. They also develop the highlights of the articles: Articles: "Frailty, polypharmacy and deprescribing" and "Sacubitril valsartan for heart failure" Read all the articles featured here: dtb.bmj.com/content/54/6.toc

In this podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss health checks for young people with learning disabilities and review two recently licensed drugs - one for treating orthostatic hypotension and the other for managing ADHD in children and adolescents.

Read all the articles featured here: dtb.bmj.com/content/54/5.toc

In this podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the Cancer Drug Fund for England; review a new indication for the combination of oxycodone and naloxone for the management of restless legs syndrome; and consider the impact of animal-derived medicines. Read the articles featured here: Editorial: NICE and the cancer drugs fund for England

Articles: 1. Targinact for restless legs syndrome 2. Implications of religious and cultural beliefs on selection of medicines

In this podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss testosterone replacement therapy; review the new antidepressant vortioxetine; and consider the impact of drugs on the QT interval. The DTB podcast is recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: dtb.bmj.com/content/54/3.toc

In this podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the proliferation of new drugs for managing COPD; review two new lipid-lowering drugs (evolocumab and alirocumab) from a new class (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors); and consider total ankle joint replacement. The DTB podcast is recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/2.toc

In this podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss NHS Health Checks in England; the challenges facing young people taking medicines for long-term conditions; and the management of dry eye disease. The DTB podcast is recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/54/1.toc

In this podcast, James Cave (Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (Deputy Editor) talk about the September 2023 issue of DTB. They discuss concerns over redacted data in NICE appraisal documents (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/61/9/130). They review a placebo-controlled study that assessed the use of spironolactone for women with acne (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/61/9/132). The main article explores anticholinergic burden and the risk of cognitive decline, dementia and increased mortality associated with long-term use of drugs with anticholinergic activity (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/61/9/135).

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In this podcast, James Cave (DTB Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss stopping rules for medicines used to manage long-term conditions; naloxegol for the management of opioid-induced constipation that has failed to respond to laxative therapy; and the plethora of new drugs and preparations for the management of open-angle glaucoma in adults. The DTB podcast is recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/53/12.toc

Welcome to the DTB podcast, which is recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB. James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the November 2015 issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/53/11.toc

Welcome to the DTB podcast, which is recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB. James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the September 2015 issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/53/9.toc

Welcome to the DTB podcast, which is recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB. James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the October 2015 issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/53/10.toc

Welcome to the DTB podcast, which is recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB. James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the August 2015 issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/53/8.toc

Welcome to the DTB podcast, which is recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB. James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the July 2015 issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/53/7.toc

Welcome to the DTB podcast, which is recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB.

James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the June 2015 issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/53/6.toc

Welcome to the DTB podcast, which is recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB. James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the May 2015 issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/53/5.toc

Welcome to the DTB podcast, which is recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB. James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the April 2015 issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/53/4.toc

Welcome to the DTB podcast, which is recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB. James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the February 2015 issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/53/3.toc

In this podcast, James Cave (Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (Deputy Editor) talk about the August 2023 issue of DTB. They discuss measurement of fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) in the management of asthma (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/61/8/114). They review a study that assessed the use of H. pylori eradication in people taking low-dose aspirin (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/61/8/116). The main article explores the evidence for the use of finerenone for CKD associated with type 2 diabetes (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/61/8/120).

Please subscribe to the DTB podcast to get episodes automatically downloaded to your mobile device and computer. Also, please consider leaving us a review or a comment on the DTB Podcast iTunes podcast page (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dtb-podcast/id307773309). If you want to contact us please email dtb@bmj.com. Thank you for listening.

Welcome to the DTB podcast, which is recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB. James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the March 2015 issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/53/3.toc

Welcome to the DTB podcast, which is recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB. James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the January 2015 issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/53/1.toc

Welcome to the DTB podcast, which is recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB. James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the December 2014 issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/52/12.toc

Welcome to the DTB podcast, which is recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB. James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and Caroline Blaine (DTB Clinical Editor) discuss the contents of the October 2014 issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/52/11.toc

Welcome to the DTB podcast, which is recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB. James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the October 2014 issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/52/10.toc

Welcome to the DTB podcast, which is recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB. James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the September 2014 issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/52/9.toc

Welcome to the DTB podcast, which is recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB. James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the August 2014 issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/52/8.toc

Welcome to a new series of DTB podcasts that are being recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB.

James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the July 2014 issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/52/7.toc

Welcome to a new series of DTB podcasts that are being recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB.

James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the June 2014 issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/52/6.toc

Welcome to a new series of DTB podcasts that are being recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB.

James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the May 2014 issue of DTB.

Read all the articles featured here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/52/5.toc

In this podcast, James Cave (Editor-in-Chief) and David Phizackerley (Deputy Editor) talk about the July 2023 issue of DTB. They discuss evidence-based medicine, access to evidence and increasing use of press releases and social media to present evidence (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/61/7/98). They talk about the safety of isotretinoin (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/61/7/99) and review a study that assessed the accuracy of conflict of interest statements in clinical guidelines (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/61/7/100). The main review article explores the evidence for cardiac and renal effects of SGLT2 inhibitors (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/61/7/103). They begin by discussing the impact of the shortage of Utrogestan.

Welcome to a new series of DTB podcasts that are being recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB. James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the April 2014 issue of DTB: Metformin OK in CKD? Lubiprostone for chronic constipation in adults Management of adults with PTSD part II: drugs and other interventions EMA to review efficacy of emergency contraceptives

Read them all here: dtb.bmj.com/content/52/4.toc

Welcome to a new series of DTB podcasts that are being recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB.

James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the February 2014 issue of DTB:

Editorial - Describing deprescribing

Article - Dapoxetine for premature ejaculation

Article - Management of adults with PTSD

DTB Select - Further restrictions on the use of strontium ranelate

Read all the articles here: dtb.bmj.com/content/52/3.toc

Welcome to a new series of DTB podcasts that are being recorded monthly to coincide with the release of the print issue of DTB.

James Cave (DTB Editor in Chief) and David Phizackerley (DTB Deputy Editor) discuss the contents of the February 2014 issue of DTB:

Editorial - What price change?

Article - Interactions with herbal products: what do we know?

Article - Azelastine and fluticasone nasal spray: any advantage?

DTB Select - Cardiovascular risk with medicines containing sodium

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Read all the articles here: http://dtb.bmj.com/content/52/2.toc

A monthly audio round-up detailing the contents of the latest issue of DTB.

HIV services - what role for primary care?

DTB Select: 7 - August 2011

The place of routine HIV testing

What role for ▼prucalopride in constipation?

A monthly audio round-up detailing the contents of the latest issue of DTB.

Articles:

Adults with ADHD: ignored and under treated

DTB Select: 6 - July 2011

Management of acute infective conjunctivitis

Systemic lupus erythematosus - an update

A monthly audio round-up detailing the contents of the latest issue of DTB.

Articles:

Sunscreen SPFs: clear as daylight?

DTB Select: 5 | June 2011

▼Ticagrelor for acute coronary syndrome?

Do sunscreens have a role in preventing skin cancer?

This month’s issue considers whether use of sunscreens helps to prevent skin cancer.

This podcast focuses on these topics and related issues, and involves discussion between Brian Diffey (Emeritus Professor of Photobiology at Newcastle University), Ike Iheanacho and David Phizackerley (Editor and Deputy Editor, DTB, respectively).

Accompanying this is an editorial that questions recent public health guidance on sunscreens from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.

Articles:

Sunscreen SPFs: clear as daylight?

Do sunscreens have a role in preventing skin cancer?

A monthly audio round-up detailing the contents of the latest issue of DTB.

Articles:

PPIs: too much of a good thing?

DTB Select: 4 | May 2011

Managing diffuse oesophageal spasm

Nanomedicines - what are they?

Update: Artemisinins in malaria treatment in the UK

A monthly audio round-up detailing the contents of the latest issue of DTB.

Articles:

Herbal medicine - all change

DTB Select: 3 | April 2011

Curing patients with liver metastases from colorectal cancer

Roflumilast for severe COPD?

A monthly audio round-up detailing the contents of the latest issue of DTB.

Articles:

Don’t bank on savings

DTB Select: 2 | March 2011

OTC tranexamic acid for heavy menstrual bleeding – an update

Post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV

Pain management programmes for chronic pain?

In a series of podcasts to mark the 60th anniversary of DTB, we talk to some of DTB's Editorial Board members and other colleagues about their work and their involvement with DTB. In this podcast, David Phizackerley (DTB deputy editor) talks to Barbara Mintzes (DTB associate editor)  who is Associate Professor at the School of Pharmacy and Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney, where she has worked since 2015.  Her background is in epidemiology and the main focus of her work is on pharmaceutical policy, including the effects of direct-to-consumer advertising and physician-directed promotion on medicine use. Barbara talks about her interest in medicines policies, the impact of pharmaceutical and medical device company payments to clinicians, medicalisation of normal life, medicine safety scandals and the impact on those who have been harmed by medicines with a particular focus on women's health.   Please subscribe to the DTB podcast to get episodes automatically downloaded to your mobile device and computer. Also, please consider leaving us a review or a comment on the DTB Podcast iTunes podcast page (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dtb-podcast/id307773309). If you want to contact us please email dtb@bmj.com. Thank you for listening.

A monthly audio round-up detailing the contents of the latest issue of DTB.

Articles:

Playing the numbers game

Can beta-blockers be used for people with COPD?

OTC tranexamic acid for heavy menstrual bleeding?

Which oral aminosalicylate for ulcerative colitis?

A monthly audio round-up detailing the contents of the latest issue of DTB.

Articles:

Polypillomania

DTB Select: 1 ∣ February 2011

Reducing NSAID-induced gastrointestinal complications

Botox for chronic migraine

A monthly audio round-up detailing the contents of the latest issue of DTB.

Articles:

60 and counting

Which insulin, regimen and device in type 2 diabetes?

Targinact – opioid pain relief without constipation?

What role for topical antibacterials in acne?

Don’t Drop Mixtard 30 campaign: Thank you