Episode 7 - Coronavirus, Isolated Diastolic Hypertension & Varicella Booster

NB Hot Topics Podcast

English - February 07, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB
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In this NB Hot Topics Podcast, Dr Neal Tucker takes an in depth look at coronavirus, the data that scientists need to predict whether it becomes a pandemic, and how this affects UK general practice. He also reviews new research on isolated diastolic hypertension and whether treating this improves outcomes, and on the booster theory for adult exposure to children with chickenpox. As well we look at the latest news in cluding Ian Paterson and the new GP Contract.