I-CHER’s Post

What Is Functional Medicine? How It Differs from Conventional Care If you’ve ever left a GP appointment feeling like your symptoms were treated but the root cause remained a mystery, you’re not alone – especially if the symptoms later returned without warning. For many people, conventional medicine does exceptionally well at treating urgent problems, but can sometimes feel a little lacklustre when it comes to chronic, recurring, or unexplained health issues. This is why functional medicine is becoming such a popular treatment modality. Read more about What Is Functional Medicine? How It Differs from Conventional Care in our clinically validated blog: https://lnkd.in/ey248jWH #TheHealthSuite #FunctionalMedicine #PrivateGPLeicester

🎧 TOMORROW’S MEDICINE TODAY – NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! In the latest edition of Tomorrow’s Medicine Today, we speak with Professor Sarah Hilmer about reducing harmful medications for older Australians. She discusses the Drug Burden Index - a tool helping clinicians manage medication risks. From tackling polypharmacy to promoting safer prescribing, Sarah shares how smarter medication management can support healthier ageing. 🎙️ Listen now on our website: https://bit.ly/4fQLRAE or on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4fQNmyM #TomorrowsMedicineToday #NSLHD #HealthyAgeing #Polypharmacy #MedicationSafety #TheKollingInstitute #NORTHFoundation #MedicalResearch

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recently considered the use of TMR in the treatment of post-amputation neuroma and phantom limb pain. Amputations SIG member, Helen White, examines the guidance issued, and how it could impact relevant claims for insurers in the future: https://lnkd.in/e3UgVi37

🎥 Check out Prof Anne Burke, Lead of the Chronic Pain Statewide Clinical Network (SCN), talking all things low back pain! Recently, Professor Anne Burke and Joseph Orlando, Physiotherapist at Central Adelaide Local Health Network, shared insights from new research into low back pain presentations to South Australian emergency departments. The findings are helping us understand key risk factors, with the goal of reducing pressure on hospitals and improving outcomes for patients. Prof Burke also introduced a new low back pain webpage, featuring practical self-management tips and an easy-to-understand video to support people to manage low back pain. Both the resource and research are part of broader efforts by the Chronic Pain SCN to improve access to care and empower people to manage low back pain effectively. 🔗Explore the resource: https://brnw.ch/21wV123 🔍 Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wV122 #LowBackPain #PainManagement #HealthSupport #CEIH #ChronicPainSCN

🌍 Heart failure affects over 64 million people worldwide, and its prevalence is increasing, emphasizing the critical importance of timely diagnosis and management. Many patients face repeated hospitalizations, heavy symptom burdens, and reduced functional capacity. Heart failure also drives high healthcare costs due to frequent hospital admissions and ongoing care – placing tremendous pressure on healthcare systems globally. 🏥 At Bayer, our mission is to redefine what’s possible for people living with heart failure through earlier identification, improved clinical understanding, and a shared commitment to reducing the impact of this global condition. #TeamBayer #HealthForAll #HungerForNone

❓ Patient FAQs on HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) ❓ Starting HRT is an important step for your health – but so is staying informed. Here are some common questions patients ask after beginning treatment: ➡️ Can I stop HRT as soon as I feel better? ➡️ Can I skip my routine blood tests or follow-ups? ➡️ Can I take supplements without telling my doctor? ➡️ Can I assume the same dose works forever? 💡 The answer to all of these is simple: Always consult your doctor. As Dr. Ali explains, HRT is not one-size-fits-all – it requires careful monitoring, regular check-ups, and professional guidance to keep you safe and healthy. 📌 Remember: Never make changes to your treatment without medical advice. 👉 Have more questions about HRT? Drop them in the comments or book a consultation with Dr. Ali today. #HormoneReplacementTherapy #PatientEducation

Pain is invisible, yet it’s one of the most critical clinical symptoms. 🔎 - To turn subjective experiences into measurable data, healthcare relies on validated pain scales. - From quick ratings like NRS (0–10) to comprehensive tools like the Brief Pain Inventory, each scale serves a purpose: ✔️ NRS & VAS → reliable for most clinical settings ✔️ VRS → simple when clarity matters ✔️ BPI → best for understanding pain’s full impact Each scale has strengths and limits—choosing the right one depends on the patient and context. - At Painsense, we’re building tools that go beyond numbers, making pain assessment more accurate, objective, and human-centered. _ 📚 Source: Objective Pain Assessment: A Key for the Management of Chronic Pain – NCBI/PMC _ #PainSense #painsense_ca #painassessment #painmanagement #healthcareinnovation #chronicpain #digitalhealth #medicalinnovation

🎧 TOMORROW’S MEDICINE TODAY – NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! What if we could reduce harmful medications for older Australians? Professor Sarah Hilmer introduces the Drug Burden Index — a tool helping clinicians manage medication risk and improve health outcomes for older people. From tackling polypharmacy to promoting safer prescribing, Sarah shares how smarter medication management can support healthier ageing. 🎙️ Listen now on our website: https://bit.ly/4fQLRAE or on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4fQNmyM #TomorrowsMedicineToday #NSLHD #HealthyAgeing #Polypharmacy #MedicationSafety #TheKollingInstitute #NORTHFoundation #MedicalResearch Kolling Institute

The Invisible Project magazine of the US Pain Foundation devoted 3 entire Issues to the disparities people living with severe pain face. Getting good data, training providers and demanding coverage for medical and integrative treatments are some of the solutions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/es8sFyk2 Learn more: Invisible project.org #ChronicPain #HealthEquity #UnderservedCommunities

Effective care for obesity, diabetes, and hypertension means knowing: ✅ When to intervene 🤝 What support is needed 🔄 How to coordinate across conditions ⚡ How to adjust dynamically, in real time We use clinical + claims data to segment populations and guide care decisions—not guesswork. That’s the benefit of being a true medical practice, not a coaching platform. Want to see how we scale personalized care? https://lnkd.in/eX3ZBxsd