Goodfellow Unit

Oct 15 2024 248 ep. 26 mins 5.8k
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Interviews with New Zealand experts featuring topical and relevant information for primary health professionals.

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Chest Wall Deformities

Oct 15 2024 12 mins  
Christine Goh discusses the two most common Congenital chest wall deformities. These are characterized by abnormal development and appearance of the chest wall. These can be categorized as rib cage overgrowth or deformities related to inadequate growth, accounting for over 90% of congenital chest wall deformities. In general, most patients are asymptomatic, but cardiopulmonary prob

Diabetes Technology

Oct 01 2024 29 mins  
Ryan Paul discusses continuous glucose monitors and automated insulin delivery devices (aka insulin pumps). From 1 October 2024 CGMs are funded for people with type 1 diabetes and other specific forms of diabetes. The funded devices include: a range of CGMs; two brands of insulin pumps and automated insulin delivery (AID) system algorithms; the associated pump consumables.

Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus

Sep 17 2024 18 mins  
Rachael Niederer answers some of the common questions surrounding Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus(HZO), also known as shingles.

Chronic kidney disease

Sep 03 2024 18 mins  
Early detection and intervention are crucial for managing CKD and mitigating its complications. Liz Stallworthy discusses screening at-risk individuals, the use of appropriate tests and ongoing monitoring of  CKD in the NZ context.

Low carb diets

Aug 20 2024 29 mins  
General Practitioner Marcus Hawkins and Dietitian/Researcher Caryn Zinn discuss therapeutic low carbohydrate dietary interventions to optimize health in primary care.

Perimenopause Management

Aug 06 2024 23 mins  
Anna Fenton (gynaecological endocrinologist) discusses optimising perimenopause management.

Maternal immunisation

Jul 23 2024 28 mins  
Amber Young and Esther Willing discuss protecting babies through immunisation of hapū māmā in pregnancy and in the newborn period in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Neck lumps in adults

Jul 09 2024 21 mins  
In this episode, Rajan Patel discusses the critical red flags associated with neck lumps in adults. He covers when an urgent referral is necessary and what patients can expect during their visit to a neck surgeon for a red flag neck lump.

Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia)

Jun 25 2024 15 mins  
In this episode, Paediatrician and Breastfeeding Specialist Abby Baskett discusses tongue tie (ankyloglossia) and its impact on breastfeeding. We cover the prevalence, definitions, assessment tools, and management options, including the intricate details of the frenotomy procedure.

Enduring power of attorney

Jun 11 2024 35 mins  
In this episode Helen Kenealy discusses Enduring Power of Attorney – a critical legal aspect that every primary care provider should understand.