82. Asthma Control Test (ACT)

Creatine is a chemical found naturally in the body. It is often used to improve exercise performance and muscle. The episode is about its use and properties.

From July 2021 trainee pharmacists are assessed against the GPhC interim learning outcomes. These describe the knowledge, skills and attributes a trainee must demonstrate by the end of their foundation training year and reflect current pharmacy practice. Source: The Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme | Health Education England (hee.nhs.uk)

Sources: https://www.hee.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Foundation%20Trainee%20Pharmacist%20Assessment%20Strategy%20v3%20June%202023%20FINAL.pdf https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/pharmacy/transforming-pharmacy-education-training/initial-education-training-pharmacists-reform-programme/foundation-trainee-pharmacist

Antiplatelet treatment is drug treatment that decreases platelet aggregation and inhibit thrombus formation in the arterial circulation. Episode includes general information about indications and recommended drug choices. © NICE [2022] Antiplatelet treatment: Summary. Available from https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/antiplatelet-treatment/ All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights

Neuropathic pain is a symptom that develops as a result of damage to, or dysfunction of, the somatosensory system. CKS NICE provides guide on treatment options. © NICE [2022] Neuropathic pain - drug treatment. Available from https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/neuropathic-pain-drug-treatment/ All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights

The SDW 100 is a 100 mile foot race taking in the entire South Downs Way national trail. This episode is a race report summarising my experience during this fantastic event.

Content: supporting people taking a dependence-forming medicine or antidepressant, making decisions about prescribing and taking, starting, reviewing and withdrawing these medicines. NICE guideline [NG215] Medicines associated with dependence or withdrawal symptoms: safe prescribing and withdrawal management for adults. Available from https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng215 All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights

The asthma control test (ACT) is a validated symptom measure which can be used with or without peak flow monitoring to aid diagnosis and assess the impact of asthma symptoms on patients’ lives. It can be found here: https://www.asthmacontroltest.com/en-gb/welcome/

'© NICE [April 2023] Anaemia - B12 and folate deficiency: Summary. Available from https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/anaemia-b12-folate-deficiency/ All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights

The Arc of Attrition is a point-to-point extreme coastal race taking in 100 miles of the stunning and dramatic Cornish coast-path. Hope this episode will be useful for runners who plan to complete this race :)