Bone Health

Bone Health

> > Fragility fractures are responsible for significant morbidity and mortality in older adults, but there are things we can do to prevent them. In this episode we outline the key elements of fracture risk assessment and osteoporosis management.

Anaemia

> > > Ever feel like all your patients are anaemic for no apparent reason? That's probably because anaemia is both common and complex! In this episode we'll present a simple and systematic way to look for the cause, whilst keeping a holistic overview on things.

AF

> > > Atrial fibrillation is the most common tachyarrhythmia in older people, but it can be surprisingly tricky to assess for and manage. In this episode we'll give you some simple tips and pointers that can save you when you're stuck.

UTI

Although it's fairly common in older adults, urinary tract infection is frequently over-diagnosed and antibiotics over-prescribed. Join us as we talk you through an effective assessment for UTI and demystify the dipstick once and for all!

Polypharmacy

Nothing satisfies a geriatrician like a good medication review. Why? Inappropriate polypharmacy causes all sorts of problems for older adults and identifying it can make you feel like a genius for the day! Here's how... > > >