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54 Hyperthyroidism and azotaemia Sep 15, 2017

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This week we talk to Hattie Syme, professor of internal medicine here at the RVC about hyperthyroidism and azotaemia. Hattie’s main research is in chronic kidney disease, hypertension and hyperthyroidism and thankfully we could speak to her today touching on a couple of her favourite topics. We hope to get her back soon to the podcast.

If you are in the UK and have a patient that you might think benefit from radioactive iodine therapy then you can find out more information here: http://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-referrals/advanced-techniques-and-specialist-procedures/radioactive-iodine-i131-therapy

Suggested reading. (links to free full text on line)

Survival and the development of azotaemia after treatment of hyperthyroid cats https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20649748

Association of iatrogenic hypothyroidism with azotemia and reduced survival time in cats treated for hyperthyroidism

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20695989

Evaluation of predictors for the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism in cats

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21985139

If you have any comments about this podcast, please get in touch (email dbarfield@rvc.ac.uk; tweet @dombarfield; or use the RVC facebook page). We would greatly appreciate your time to rate us on apple podcast store and write us a review.

53 Diabetes 2049 and beyond Sep 08, 2017

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Today we talk to Stijn Niessen, in the third of the Stijn sessions about the future of diabetes. Stijn is a senior lecturer here at the RVC and diabetes guru, heading our diabetes remission clinic (https://www.facebook.com/RVC.Diabetic.Remission.Clinic/) and you can find out more about the clinic's work here http://www.rvc.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-facilities/clinical-investigation-centre/projects/diabetic-remission-clinic

52 Approach to the bleeding patient Sep 01, 2017

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Today we talk to Stefano Cortellini, lecturer in emergency and critical care here at the RVC about an approach to the bleeding patient. Where do you start, what you should be thinking and what investigations can you do. We hope it clarifies your approach.

Pet blood bank has lots of information on how to choose the right products and FAQs

https://www.petbloodbankuk.org

Suggested reading:

http://www.cuvs.org/pdf/article-bleeding-disorders-diagnostic-approach.pdf

If you have any comments about this podcast, please get in touch (email dbarfield@rvc.ac.uk; tweet @dombarfield;or use the RVC facebook page). We would greatly appreciate your time to rate us on the Apple podcast store and kindly write us a review.

51 Monitoring in diabetes Aug 25, 2017

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Today we talk to Stijn Niessen, Senior Lecturer in Internal Medicine here at the RVC about how you monitor and what you monitor in your diabetic patients. Stijn has a wealthy of knowledge on diabetes, literally a world leader and heads our diabetes remission clinic (https://www.facebook.com/RVC.Diabetic.Remission.Clinic/) and you can find out more about the clinics work here http://www.rvc.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-facilities/clinical-investigation-centre/projects/diabetic-remission-clinic

Part two of the Stijn sessions. We hope that you enjoy.

If you have any comments about this podcast, please get in touch (email dbarfield@rvc.ac.uk; tweet @dombarfield or @RoyalVetCollege using #rvcpod; or use the RVC facebook page). We would greatly appreciate your time to rate us on iTunes and write a review.

50 Levetiracetam Aug 18, 2017

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In this podcast, we talk to Joe Fenn, lecturer in veterinary neurology and neurosurgery here at the RVC about the use of levetiracetam. Joe has been busy with his new-found fame from being mentioned on a radio 5 live podcast. There might be a couple of references to wittertainment, though it’s mainly about levetiracetam, and a DVD of the week. Enjoy.

Here are a couple of links if you’d like to read more on leviteracetam:

49 Insulin choice in cats Aug 11, 2017

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Today we talk to Stijn Niessen, Senior Lecturer in Internal Medicine here at the RVC about how do you clinically decide about which insulin to use in your feline patients. Stijn has a wealthy of knowledge on diabetes, leads our diabetes remission clinic (https://www.facebook.com/RVC.Diabetic.Remission.Clinic/) and you can find out more about the clinics work here http://www.rvc.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-facilities/clinical-investigation-centre/projects/diabetic-remission-clinic

Also mentioned on the podcast is the Quality of life tool for feline diabetes https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20707839

There is a lot of information there, and we should probably dub this the first of the Stijn sessions. We hope that you enjoy.

48 Chickens Aug 05, 2017

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Today we talk to Jo Hedley, Lecturer in Exotic species and small mammal medicine and surgery here at the RVC about an approach to common problems with backyard chickens. Covering routine healthcare (vaccinations and anti-parasite medications) and an approach to birds presenting that have been bitten by a fox, sour crop, breathing problems and issues with egg laying. A little vignette to get you started if it has been a while since you last saw a backyard chicken.

47 Clinical reasoning Jul 28, 2017

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Today we talk to Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice and has an international reputation from pharmacology to clinical problem solving. Currently the chair of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association Continuing Education Committee. We could have talked about anything such is the breadth of her knowledge and understanding, though we chose to talk about clinical reasoning. Enjoy.

Define the problem
Refine the problem
Define and refine the system
Define the lesion

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/cka/Clinical-Reasoning-Small-Animal-Practice-Jill-Maddison/1118741757 (other retailers are available)

46 Spinal trauma Jul 21, 2017

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This is the second part of the podcast talking to Dr Patrick J Kenny. Pat was a senior lecturer here at the RVC lecturer in veterinary neurology and neurosurgery, though has recently returned home to Sydney. We talk to Pat about an approach to spinal trauma, the Do’s and Don’ts, what imaging to perform and how to immobilise a patient. We pick up shortly after we were side tracked talking about steroids.

Immobilisation
Primary survey (ABC’s, or major body systems)
Oxygen
Check for deep pain
Analgesia
Secondary survey
Focus on maintaining blood pressure and keep up with oxygenation
Diagnostic imaging – survey radiographs and CT

45 Spinal trauma Jul 14, 2017

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In this podcast, we talk to Dr Patrick J Kenny. Pat was a senior lecturer here at the RVC lecturer in veterinary neurology and neurosurgery, though has recently returned home to Sydney. We talk to Pat about an approach to spinal trauma, the Do’s and Don’ts, what imaging to perform and how to immobilise a patient.

Immobilisation
Primary survey (ABC’s, or major body systems)
Oxygen
Check for deep pain
Analgesia
Secondary survey
Focus on maintaining blood pressure and keep up with oxygenation
Diagnostic imaging – survey radiographs and CT

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