Focusing on prevention approaches in COPD (including inhaled and non-inhaled advanced therapies, use of eosinophil biomarkers etc), approaches to distinguishing viral from bacterial infections (with associated implications for antibiotic stewardship) and an update on current understanding and approaches to managing long COVID syndromes.
Learning objectives:
- Options for exacerbation prevention in COPD and what we can additionally consider/offer in secondary care.
- Strategies for distinguishing viral and bacterial infections and optimum treatment approaches.
- Diagnosis and management of Post-COVID/Long-COVID syndromes.
Dr Aran Singanayagam Background
Dr Aran Singanayagam completed his medical training at the University of Edinburgh in 2005 achieving distinction in his final examinations alongside a first-class intercalated BSc in physiology. He trained as a respiratory doctor within north-west London, primarily at St Mary’s, Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals.
Dr Aran Singanayagam
- Curated for: Primary care doctors & Secondary care doctors & Students
- Subject: Respiratory medicine
1 Hour
07 Oct 2022 Dr Samantha Sonnappa discusses the causes of recurrent chest infections in infants and children and the challenges that primary care face to determine the problem.
Dr Samantha Sonnappa
Consultant in paediatric respiratory medicine
- Curated For : Primary care doctors
- Subject : Paediatrics & Respiratory medicine
55 minutes
06 Oct 2022 Dr Lee provides an update on the journey towards national roll out of the NHS England lung cancer screening programme, showcasing his research of early diagnosis of lung cancer.
- Curated For : Radiographers / technologists & Secondary care doctors & Tertiary care doctors
- Subject : Respiratory medicine
45 minutes
29 Sep 2022 This talk provides insights into the association of COPD and bronchiectasis, reviewing a collaboration study investigating the risk of hospitalisation for community acquired pneumonia in patients.
Dr Andy Ritchie
Honorary specialist registrar
- Curated For : Secondary care doctors & Tertiary care doctors
- Subject : Respiratory medicine
1 hour
22 Sep 2022 This talk discusses the importance of understanding the developments and implications of early COPD, to prevent progression to a more substantial disease.
Professor Wisia Wedzicha
Professor of respiratory medicine
Dr James Allinson
Consultant respiratory physician
- Curated For : Secondary care doctors & Tertiary care doctors
- Subject : Respiratory medicine
1 hour
22 Sep 2022 This talk focuses on pharmacological management of Heart Failure (HF), the new ESC HF guidelines and the implications of modern HF therapy.
Dr Georgios Karagiannis
Consultant cardiologist
- Curated For : Primary care doctors
- Subject : Cardiology
50 minutes
20 Sep 2022 This talk provides an overview of acute coronary syndrome, delving into the mechanism of obstructive and non- obstructive myocardial infarction.
Professor Filippo Crea
Professor of Cardiology
- Curated For : Radiographers / technologists & Secondary care doctors & Tertiary care doctors
- Subject : Cardiology
1 hour
13 Jul 2022 This talks provides an update on the diagnosis and management of insomnia and other comorbid sleep conditions.
Dr Allie Hare
Consultant physician in respiratory and sleep medicine
- Curated For : General public / patient & Primary care doctors
- Subject : Respiratory medicine
50 minutes
07 Jul 2022
Professor Jeffrey Beekman
- Curated For : Allied Health Professional & Secondary care doctors & Tertiary care doctors
- Subject : Respiratory medicine
1 hour
30 Jun 2022 In this talk, Professor Itkin explores pulmonary lymphatic disorders using novel lymphatic imaging.
Professor Maxim Itkin
Professor of radiology and paediatrics
- Curated For : Radiographers / technologists & Secondary care doctors & Tertiary care doctors
- Subject : Respiratory medicine
40 minutes
23 Jun 2022 This talk discusses the early life origins of asthma and the trajectories leading to later adult lung disease.
Professor Sejal Saglani
Consultant in paediatric respiratory medicine
- Curated For : Secondary care doctors & Tertiary care doctors
- Subject : Paediatrics & Respiratory medicine
45 minutes
21 Jun 2022 Professor John Stevenson outlines the effects of menopause on coronary heart disease, overviewing the effects of hormone replacement therapy.
Professor John Stevenson
Consultant physician and endocrinologist
- Curated For : Secondary care doctors & Tertiary care doctors
- Subject : Cardiology
1 hour 5 minutes
16 Jun 2022 This talk provides guidance on ENT manifestations in respiratory disease and the impact on patients.
Miss Catherine Rennie
Rhinologist and Surgeon
- Curated For : Secondary care doctors & Tertiary care doctors
- Subject : Respiratory medicine
50 minutes