Case Notes

Medical programme exploring a different topic each week, with reports and input from experts

Radio 4,111 episodes

Episodes

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Gut Bacteria
Dr Mark Porter on faecal transplants, and the balance of good and bad bugs in our guts.
08 Mar 2011,30 mins
Morning Sickness
Dr Mark Porter investigates health issues of the day.
01 Mar 2011,30 mins
Epilepsy
Dr Mark Porter looks at treatments for epilepsy.
22 Feb 2011,30 mins
The Pancreas
Dr Mark Porter talks to doctors and patients about diseases of the pancreas.
15 Feb 2011,30 mins
Radiotherapy
Dr Mark Porter looks at the latest developments in radiotherapy for cancer.
08 Feb 2011,30 mins
End of Life
Dr Mark Porter looks at the options available for care at the end of life.
01 Feb 2011,30 mins
Glaucoma
Dr Mark Porter looks at a new test for the eye disease glaucoma.
25 Jan 2011,30 mins
Hepatitis C
Dr Mark Porter on the 'hidden' epidemic of hepatitis C and the latest treatments for it.
18 Jan 2011,25 mins
A Night in ER
A festive look behind the scenes at Southampton's 21st century Emergency Department.
28 Dec 2010,30 mins
Consent for Blood Transfusion
Mark Porter explores ways to improve the way that blood is used in transfusions.
21 Sep 2010,30 mins
Good Fats and Bad Fats
Dr Mark Porter investigates how the good and bad fats we eat can impact on our health.
14 Sep 2010,30 mins
Biomechanics
Dr Mark Porter investigates biomechanics and sports injuries at the University of Bath.
07 Sep 2010,30 mins
Patient Safety
Mark Porter finds out how to improve patient safety in hospitals and the community.
31 Aug 2010,30 mins
Balance Disorders
Dr Mark Porter investigates balance disorders.
24 Aug 2010,30 mins
Regional Anaesthesia
Many surgical procedures can now be done under regional anaesthesia. Mark Porter reports.
17 Aug 2010,30 mins
Constipation
Dr Mark Porter investigates constipation, a common complaint that is often hidden.
11 Aug 2010,30 mins
Gallstones
Dr Mark Porter examines the causes and treatment of gallstones and their surgical removal.
04 Aug 2010,30 mins
Telemedicine
Mark Porter reports on how telemedicine is transforming patients' lives.
28 Jul 2010,30 mins
GP Surgeries
Dr Mark Porter visits a GP surgery to discuss the impact of the government's NHS changes.
21 Jul 2010,30 mins
How much water should we drink?
Dr Mark Porter finds out how much water we should drink for optimum health.
18 May 2010,30 mins
Trauma
Dr Mark Porter visits the Trauma Centre at the Royal London Hospital.
04 May 2010,30 mins
Iron Deficient Anaemia
Dr Mark Porter reports from Birmingham on new treatments for iron deficient anaemia.
27 Apr 2010,30 mins
Vitamin D
Dr Mark Porter examines evidence of links between vitamin D deficiency and some cancers.
20 Apr 2010,30 mins
Diabetic Feet
Diabetes is the cause of 100 foot amputations every week - but treatments are improving.
13 Apr 2010,30 mins
Recreational Drugs
Dr Mark Porter looks at what we do and don't know about the dangers of recreational drugs.
06 Apr 2010,30 mins
Parasites
Dr Mark Porter on the parasites that can invade our bodies.
23 Feb 2010,30 mins
Maternity
Mark Porter explores how women can now choose where to give birth: in hospital or at home.
16 Feb 2010,30 mins
Cancer
Dr Mark Porter on the latest treatments for lung cancer.
09 Feb 2010,30 mins
Backs
Dr Mark Porter meets patients on the Active Back Programme in Stanmore, North London.
02 Feb 2010,30 mins
Osteoporosis
Dr Mark Porter visits Sheffield to hear about the latest treatments for osteoporosis.
26 Jan 2010,30 mins