Horizon Medical Education Podcast

In this episode, we revisit the principles of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and infection prevention and control (IPC) in the context of recent outbreaks including Ebola, Marburg, and other high-consequence infectious diseases. We discuss how healthcare workers can assess exposure risk, select appropriate PPE, and safely care for patients while minimising occupational transmission.Presented by Dr Fran Fieldhouse and Dr Minnie Lacamp, Horizon Medical EducationKey topics coveredThe role of PPE within standard infection prevention and control precautions (IPC)Select appropriate PPE based on contact, droplet, airborne, and high-consequence infectious disease risksDonning and doffing PPE safely PPE principles in outbreak situations and emergency care scenarios and lessons from Ebola and Covid-19 outbreaks.Download the supporting notes and complete the CPD quiz to receive your certificate of accredited learning:https://www.horizonmedicaleducation.comReferences• World Health Organization (WHO)• UK Infection Prevention and Control Guidance• Resuscitation Council UK Guidance• The Lancet Global Health• WHO PPE and Ebola IPC ResourcesFor notes and CPD points, visit https://www.horizonmedicaleducation.com.If you found this episode useful, please follow the podcast and share it with your colleagues.Thank you!

In this episode, we focus on the practical aspects of diagnosing and managing Ebola disease during an outbreak . We discuss laboratory testing, screening and risk assessment, supportive care, and the management of common complications. We also review current treatment options and the importance of early recognition and intervention in improving patient outcomes.Presented by Dr Fran Fieldhouse and Dr Minnie Lacamp, Horizon Medical EducationKey Topics CoveredDiagnostic testing and laboratory investigationsScreening, risk assessment, and case identificationInfection prevention and healthcare worker safetySupportive care and fluid managementManagement of complications and critical illnessCurrent therapeutic options for Ebola diseaseReferencesWorld Health Organization (WHO)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)WHO Clinical Management and Supportive Care GuidelinesCurrent literature on Ebola diagnosis, treatment, and outbreak response Download the notes and complete the CPD quiz to receive your certificate of accredited learning at:⁠ https://www.horizonmedicaleducation.com⁠ If you found this episode useful, please follow the podcast and share it with your colleagues.Thank you.

In this episode we are discussing Ebola disease, from its origins and outbreak history including the current outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, to the biological mechanisms driving severe illness. We cover how the infection spreads, how to assess epidemiological risk and how clinicians can recognise suspected cases in practice.Presented by Dr Fran Fieldhouse and Dr Minnie Lacamp, Horizon Medical Education.Key Topics CoveredKey facts and causative Ebola virusesTransmission, zoonotic spillover, and viral sheddingHistorical and current outbreaksPathophysiology and host immune responseExposure risk assessment and case definitionsClinical presentation and assessment,Differential diagnosis of acute febrile illness and haemorrhagic feverReferencesWorld Health Organization (WHO)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)WHO Infection Prevention & Control GuidelinesCurrent literature on Ebola epidemiology and outbreak managementDownload the notes and complete the CPD quiz to receive your certificate of accredited learning at https://www.horizonmedicaleducation.comIf you found this episode useful follow us and please share with your colleagues.support our work: buymeacoffee.com/horizonmedicaleducationThank you

In this episode we focus on prevention and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) including identifying risk factors, slowing disease progression and managing complications.This episode builds on part 1 and is designed for clinicians in a range of settings with particular relevance to primary care and low resource environments where early detection and intervention are critical.Presented by Dr Fran Fieldhouse and Dr Minnie Lacamp, Horizon Medical EducationKey Topics CoveredPrevention strategies in CKD (primary, secondary, tertiary)CKD management in low- and middle-income settingsBlood pressure targets and ACE inhibitor/ARB useDiabetes management and renal protectionAvoiding nephrotoxins and medication adjustmentManagement of complications (anaemia, fluid overload, bone disease)Indications for nephrology referral and renal replacement therapyReferencesInternational Society of Nephrology – Global Kidney Health AtlasGlobal Burden of Disease StudyKDIGO CKD GuidelinesDownload the notes and complete the CPD quiz to receive your certificate of accredited learning at ⁠⁠www.horizonmedicaleducation.com⁠⁠If you found this episode useful, please share it with your colleagues and follow this podcast for weekly episodes..Support our work : ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/horizonmedicaleducation⁠⁠ Thank you

In this episode we cover the essentials of chronic kidney disease: including global burden, definition, key causes, and a practical approach to diagnosis in clinical practice and a particular focus on primary care.Presented by Dr Fran Fieldhouse and Dr Minnie Lacamp, Horizon Medical EducationKey Topics CoveredDefinition and staging of chronic kidney diseaseCauses of CKD (including hypertension, diabetes, HIV, nephrotoxins)Clinical presentation and late diagnosisApproach to investigation and diagnosisCase-based applicationReferencesInternational Society of Nephrology – Global Kidney Health AtlasGlobal Burden of Disease StudyKDIGO CKD GuidelinesDownload the notes and complete the CPD quiz to receive your certificate of accredited learning at www.horizonmedicaleducation.comIf you found this episode useful, please share it with your colleagues.Support our work : https://buymeacoffee.com/horizonmedicaleducation Thank you

Horizon Medical Education is a new podcast delivering concise, evidence-based audio lessons for clinicians worldwide.Designed for real-world practice, each episode provides practical clinical guidance focused on decision-making, early recognition of disease, and safe, effective management across a wide range of conditions.Created by doctors and medical educators, and shaped by feedback from clinicians using the platform, Horizon is built to reflect the realities of everyday clinical practice , including low-resource settings where access to education may be limited.Episodes are designed to fit into busy clinical schedules and can be downloaded for offline, low-data use. Supporting notes, quizzes, and CPD/CME certificates are available via our platform www.horizonmedicaleducation.comThis is a volunteer-led initiative committed to improving equitable access to high-quality medical education.New episodes released weekly. Follow the podcast to hear first!We look forward to welcoming you.