I forgot to ask the doctor

In this episode I interview Professor Carsten Flohr about childhood eczema. We discuss the diagnosis and treatment options, as well as the astounding relationship between eczema and food allergies. A truly phenomenal interview.Links: https://www.eczemacareonline.org.uk/en?language_set=1https://eczema.org/information-and-advice/

In this episode, I interview Dr Mars Skae about unhealthy overweight in children. We discuss risk factors, investigations and strategies to deal with this common condition which can have serious health consequences.

In this episode I interview Professor James Lindsay about inflammatory bowel disease - Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.  We discuss risk factors, symptoms, investigations and treatment options. As usual listener's questions are also addressed.

In this episode I interview Professor Sudha Sundar expert in ovarian cancer.  We discuss risk factors, symptoms - including their vague nature, treatment and outcomes.Links:https://targetovariancancer.org.ukhttps://ovarian.org.uk/https://eveappeal.org.uk/https://www.ovacome.org.uk/National Ovarian Cancer Audit Feasibility Pilot:http://www.ncin.org.uk/cancer_type_and_topic_specific_work/cancer_type_specific_work/gynaecological_cancer/gynaecological_cancer_hub/ovarian_cancer_audit_feasibility_pilotDoes HRT increase cancer risk (cancer research UK):https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/hormones-and-cancer/does-hormone-replacement-therapy-increase-cancer-risk#:~:text=Does%20HRT%20increase%20the%20risk%20of%20ovarian%20cancer%3F,if%20HRT%20wasn't%20taken

In this episode I interview global expert on MS Professor Gavin Giovannoni.  We discuss prevention, latest treatment options and potential cures.  We also talk about complimentary therapies and lifestyle modification.Links:https://www.mssociety.org.uk/https://mstrust.org.uk/https://www.nationalmssociety.org/https://gavingiovannoni.substack.com/ (MS-Selfie)

In this episode I interview Mr Bilal Alkhaffaf about Obesity and Bariatrics. We discuss the causes of obesity in the individual and as a society. We also talk about treatment strategies, the multidisciplinary team, what is involved in bariatric surgery and health tourism.

In this episode I discuss prostate cancer with Professor Mark Emberton, Consultant Urologist and Professor of Interventional Oncology. We discuss screening, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.Link: https://prostatecanceruk.org/

In this episode I discuss the menopause and HRT with Dr Paula Briggs, Chair of the British Menopausal Society.  We also discuss alternative treatments for menopausal symptoms and the recent increase in profile of the menopause on social media fuelled by celebrities and politicians.Links: https://www.imsociety.org/education/impart-registration/ Oasis 4 study - [email protected] 

In this episode I interview Dr Raj Mathur, consultant in reproductive medicine and Chair of the British Fertility Society. We discuss IVF and all things fertility, including donor eggs, surrogacy, egg freezing etc. 

In this episode I interview Professor Max Fehily about hip replacement surgery.  We discuss risk factors, timing, technique and complications.