I often get asked by patients what time of day is best to take their medication, particularly with respect to blood pressure. There have been a few clinical trials looking at this with slightly surprising results. Two new trials have really put the topic to bed though, and in this week’s research video you can listen to me explain why. You will find it in the weekly videos section, and I’ll also put it in the blood pressure area.
Today I wanted to cover a topic that I’m struggling to know how to address properly, but it’s definitely one that warrants some attention. It’s one I have had my own struggles with over the years, but only recently understood and came to terms with. As a doctor, I inevitably see a great many awful things happen to people. I hear sad stories of rare diseases, or tragic events happening to young people. Perhaps as a result of this, I tend to be a bit of a ‘catastrophiser’ (if that’s a word?) when it comes to my own health. Fortunately I’ve been fairly lucky, counting only a burst appendix, nasal polyps and broken bones (comes with the sports unfortunately) in my medical history. However that hasn’t stopped me worrying I have had a number of awful conditions in the past.
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