Podcast
MEM Cast
Hosted by Medicine East Midlands · EN
A series of education podcasts for core medical trainees and medical students covering the whole curriculum for the MRCP exam.
11episodes
Episodes
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Episode 310: Pleural Infection Update
1w ago00:31:10Tap to summarizeDuring this weeks episode of pleural infection, Dr Thomas Bond is joined by Dr Mayurun Selvan, a Respiratory Consultant in lister hospital. The pair take a deep dive into diagnosis and management, discussing prognostic scoring and how to treat refractory patients! Don't forget to tune in! 🎧
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Episode 309: Renal anaemia part 2
2w ago00:13:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we take a practical approach to the management of anaemia in chronic kidney disease. We discuss the principles of treatment, and key considerations in patient care. We also explore erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) and hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors (HIF-PHIs), including their mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, and how to apply current guidance in everyday clinical practice.
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Episode 308: Approach to a patient with first fit
3w ago00:23:45Tap to summarizeDr Sanjida Chowdhury, Neurology Registrar takes us through the approach to a patient with first fit
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Episode 307: Renal Anaemia part 1
4w ago00:13:15Tap to summarizeJoin us as we explore anaemia of chronic kidney disease. We explore what it means and the varied pathophysiological mechanisms that drives this disorder. We also talk about practical ways of approaching diagnosis.
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Episode 306: Cardiorenal syndrome part 2
Jul 1000:23:56Tap to summarizeDr Shahar Khan joins us to simplify the understanding of cardiorenal syndrome. We’ll discuss its management in both acute and chronic phases, including effective diuresis and medications that offer significant survival benefits for these patients.
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Episode 305: Approach to Tremor
Jul 300:28:18Tap to summarizeDr Sanjida Chowdhury, Senior Neurology Registrar takes us through a systematic approach to tremor.
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Episode 304: Pneumothorax: Management
Jun 2600:16:18Tap to summarizeThis week we will have episode 2 of our pneumothorax series, covering the management of pneumothorax using the BTS guidelines management flowchart.🔊Tune in to listen to Dr Rachel Maguire and Dr Thomas Bond discuss which patients require intervention and who can be treated conservatively.
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Episode 303: Pneumothorax: Presentation and Investigations
Jun 1200:13:52Tap to summarizeThe creator of MEMCast Dr Rachel Maguire will be joining Dr Thpmas Bond this week to talk about all things pneumothorax! Relive the on call tensions about interventions and re-inflate your knowledge with this weeks episode!
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Episode 302: Cardio-renal syndrome part 1
May 2900:27:01Tap to summarizeIn this episode of MEMcast, we are joined by Dr Shahar Khan to discuss cardio-renal syndrome, a condition where dysfunction of the heart and kidneys are closely interconnected.We explore what cardio-renal syndrome is, the underlying pathophysiology, and how to differentiate it from other causes of acute kidney injury. We also discuss the key clinical signs, risk factors, and a practical approach to diagnosis.
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Episode 301: Bone Marrow Failure
May 1500:25:33Tap to summarizeThis week Dr Aritri Mandal rejoins Dr Thomas Bond on the podcast to cover bone marrow failure! Don't miss out on how to recognise, investigate and manage the consequences of pancytopenias.
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