Goodfellow Unit
by The Goodfellow Unit (University of Auckland)
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The future of obesity management
The future of obesity management
About this podcast
The Goodfellow Unit Podcast is an educational resource designed for healthcare professionals, particularly those in primary care. Produced by the Goodfellow Unit at the University of Auckland, this podcast delivers concise, evidence-based discussions on a wide range of clinical topics relevant to general practice.
Episodes feature expert interviews and practical insights designed to enhance patient care, support ongoing professional development, and keep clinicians current with the latest guidelines. Its focus is on making complex medical information clear and actionable for everyday practice.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 296 episodes
- The future of obesity management · 38 min · Episode 297This episode explores the evolving understanding of obesity as a complex medical condition, discussing new treatments, societal perceptions, and strategies for equitable care. Dr…
- CKD and Gout · 44 min · Episode 296In this episode, Professor Rob Walker discusses the latest insights into chronic kidney disease and gout, as well as the importance of holistic management strategies. He explores…
- Long-term obesity management · 30 min · Episode 295In this episode, Dr Nilu Hewapaterana discusses the evolving understanding of obesity, treatment options including GLP-1 medications, and long-term management strategies for…
- Endometrial cancer · 29 min · Episode 294In this episode, Dr Silipa Naiqiso discusses endometrial cancer, focusing on its prevalence, risk factors, presentation, and management in primary care. Learn about the latest…
- Blood pressure and lipid management · 1 min · Episode 293In this episode, Bruce Arroll discusses the latest insights and practical approaches to managing blood pressure and lipids in primary care, emphasizing risk assessment, treatment…
- Fertility challenges · 28 min · Episode 292In this episode, fertility specialist Dr Devashana Gupta discusses fertility issues encountered in primary care. The discussion focuses on three key areas: Recurrent miscarriage…
- Gallstone disease · 24 min · Episode 291In this episode, surgeon Peter Carr-Boyd shares expert insights on gallstones, their symptoms, diagnosis, and management, helping primary care providers better understand when to…
- Fertility discussions · 33 min · Episode 290In this episode, Devashana Gupta, a fertility specialist, discusses complex fertility cases in primary care, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of various fertility…
- Heart failure and diabetes · 29 min · Episode 289In this episode, Bruce Arroll explores the management of coexisting heart failure and type 2 diabetes in primary care. Topics include presentation surprises, screening…
- RSV in older people · 31 min · Episode 288In this episode, Dr Hasan Bhally discusses the virology, transmission, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and prevention strategies for RSV in older adults, highlighting the…
- Making mistakes · 35 min · Episode 287In this episode, Clinical Psychologist Mary Miller introduces a practical framework for navigating the emotional toll of high-stakes roles. Using the example of GPs managing a…
- Mastering Health Literacy · 34 min · Episode 286In this episode, Carla White, a health literacy expert, discusses how clinicians can navigate challenging consultations involving medical misinformation and distrust of science…
- Type 2 Diabetes Management · 31 min · Episode 285In this episode, Dr Helen Snell, a leading figure in diabetes care in New Zealand, discusses recent updates in type 2 diabetes management, diagnostic criteria changes, new…
- Familial Hyperlipidemia · 38 min · Episode 284Jocelyne Benatar (Medical Officer Cardiology) and Cam Kyle (Chemical Pathologist) discuss Familial Hyperlipidemia (FH), its diagnosis, management, and implications for primary…
- A.I. Medical Co-Pilots · 27 min · Episode 283This episode explores the current and future role of artificial intelligence in medicine, focusing on practical applications like transcribing tools, decision support, and…
- Refugee Health · 24 min · Episode 282This episode discusses the complexities of refugee health in New Zealand, featuring Dr Karen Chung, a Senior Medical Practitioner at the Mangere Refugee Health Service. The…
- Sepsis · 32 min · Episode 281In this episode, Dr. Paul Huggan discusses the critical topic of sepsis, its prevalence in New Zealand, and how it presents in primary care settings. He explores the differences…
- Obesity management approaches · 35 min · Episode 280In this episode Ole Schmiedel discusses Mounjaro, a new weight loss drug, with a focus on its mechanism of action, practical use, side effects, nutritional considerations, and…
- Male genital skin conditions · 30 min · Episode 279Massimo Giola, an infectious disease specialist, discusses genital skin problems in males.
- Haematology insights · 41 min · Episode 278In this episode, Dr. Alwyn D'Souza delves into advanced haematology topics relevant to general practitioners. They discuss the significance of ferritin levels, the implications…
- Older adults and medication management · 33 min · Episode 277Professor Ngaire Kerse talks about the challenges of managing multimorbidity and medication complexity in older adults. She discusses the definitions of multimorbidity, the…
- Medical ethics · 32 min · Episode 276In this episode Professor Angela Ballantyne discuss some commonly encountered medical ethics cases in general practice.
- Full blood count · 38 min · Episode 275Dr Alwyn D'Souza discusses the interpretation of results, and the clinical implications of various blood parameters.
- Measles outbreak · 20 min · Episode 274Nikki Turner unpacks measles containment, vaccination's role in eradication, and how you can change the outbreak's trajectory.
- Fibroids · 29 min · Episode 273Dr Jessica Dunning explores fibroids - symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, fertility impact, and why care must be individualised.
- Grief: A personal journey · 52 min · Episode 272Psychologist Suze Malcolm explores grief’s complexity, cultural nuances, and why compassionate, individualised support matters.
- Palpitations · 44 min · Episode 271Dr Niall Foley breaks down palpitations - what patients mean, key assessments, and why most cases are benign with reassurance.
- Long-term effects of child cancer treatment · 39 min · Episode 270Awras Majeed explains LEAP, long-term surveillance for childhood cancer survivors, and key late effects GPs should watch for.
- Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome · 30 min · Episode 269Dr Jamie Speeden explains Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome. Its causes, diagnosis, prevention, and the GPs vital role in management.
- Thyroid nodules · 24 min · Episode 268Ben Chan explores thyroid nodules, recent changes in assessment and management, and what GPs need to know about risk and follow-up.
- Kindness in healthcare · 25 min · Episode 267Nicki Macklin explores kindness in healthcare. Why it’s more than being nice, & impact on safety, wellbeing, & leadership culture.
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome · 22 min · Episode 266Ruveena Kaur unpacks PCOS. Diagnosis, metabolic & reproductive impacts, treatment, & the need for inclusive, evidence-based care.
- Managing uncertainty in the consultation · 32 min · Episode 265Dr Lucy O’Hagan explores strategies for managing diagnostic uncertainty, communicating clearly, and maintaining patient trust.
- HPV-related head and neck cancer · 25 min · Episode 264In this episode, Ben Chan, consultant Head and Neck surgeon, discusses HPV (Human Papillomavirus) related head and neck cancer.
- Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy · 19 min · Episode 263In this episode Ruveena Kaur discusses hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, covering its definition, causes, maternal and fetal risks, safe treatments, and monitoring. It also…
- Travel as an older adult · 23 min · Episode 262Jenny Visser discusses essential travel considerations for older adults, particularly exploring the critical role of vaccinations.
- Diabetes care · 25 min · Episode 261Ryan Paul discusses disparities in diabetes care, focusing on how technology can reduce the equity gap.
- The nocebo effect · 18 min · Episode 260In this episode Dawn White explores how language in healthcare impacts patient outcomes, focusing on the nocebo effect - where words can unintentionally harm.
- Violence and adversity · 19 min · Episode 259Janet Fanslow talks about adverse childhood experiences, intimate partner violence, and non-partner violence in New Zealand and how these issues impact long-term health. We are…
- Coeliac disease · 21 min · Episode 258In this episode Suzanne Aitken discusses gluten-free diets in patients living with Coeliac disease.
- Navigating Work and Income · 1 h 0 min · Episode 257In this episode, Cathy Stephenson discusses the role of the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and Work and Income, exploring how to navigate the system to ensure your patients…
- Travel during pregnancy · 33 min · Episode 256Jenny Visser discusses essential travel considerations for pregnant individuals, focusing on a comprehensive pre-travel consultation.
- Gut microbiome · 27 min · Episode 255Professor Wayne Cutfield discusses the gut microbiome and its impact on conditions like obesity, autism, metabolic disorders, and C.difficile.
- Acute altitude illness · 33 min · Episode 254Jenny Visser discusses acute altitude illnesses including several conditions that may occur in individuals travelling to high altitudes, usually above 2,500 metres (8,200 feet)…
- Soālaupule · 41 min · Episode 253GP's Mamaeroa David and Va’aiga Autagavaia discuss Soālaupule, an approach that creates equity by sharing power and decision-making. Helping GPs to connect better with families…
- Novel products of addiction · 28 min · Episode 252Jo Lane, an addictions medicine doctor, discusses novel products of addiction, including Kamini Vidrawan Ras, Barshasha and Cool Lip.
- Estradiol Gels · 29 min · Episode 251Stella Milsom discusses the clinical use of Estradiol gels, focusing on the two available options in New Zealand: Estradiol (Sandrena/ sachets) and Estradiol Hemihydrate…
- Maternal Mental Health · 21 min · Episode 250Mathanki Vivekananda discusses postnatal depression and other mental health conditions.
- Menopause hormone therapy · 24 min · Episode 249Anna Fenton discusses some more complex cases of menopause hormone therapy in perimenopausal women.
- Chest Wall Deformities · 13 min · Episode 248Christine 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…
