MEM Cast
209 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA series of education podcasts for core medical trainees and medical students covering the whole curriculum for the MRCP exam.
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Episodes
Episode 207: Antiphospholipid Syndrome
April 19, 2024 00:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBJoin us in this week’s episode as Dr Mohita Damany walks us through the ins and outs of Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
Episode 206: Obstructive Uropathy
April 12, 2024 00:00 - 17 minutes - 18.3 MBThis week, consultant urologist Mr Hari Ratan talks us through a case of obstructive uropathy. Tune in work through the case and think what you would do...
Episode 205: Nephrotic Syndrome
April 05, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBThis week we are joined by Dr Ismaa Kiani, to get some expert advice on how to classify nephrotic syndromes and when to suspect it. If you've ever wondered what to do next when you see lots of protein on a urine dip, this episode will give you the answers!
Episode 204: Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
March 29, 2024 00:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode, Dr James Shilston returns to talk us through the ins and outs of SAH.
Episode 202: Chronic Diarrhoea
March 22, 2024 00:00 - 17 minutes - 15.5 MBTune in to this week's episode of MEMcast with Dr Dennis Poon, a gastro registrar from the East Midlands, who is completing his PhD in chronic diarrhoea. We will discuss the definition, key points to ask in the history and important investigations to help differentiate between causes of chronic diarrhoea.
Episode 203: Stroke Mimics
March 15, 2024 00:00 - 25 minutes - 18 MBIn this weeks episode Dr Thomas Bond interviews Dr Dimple Shah about how to identify stroke mimics during notoriously stressful thrombolysis calls! We cover all the "S's" of stroke mimics, and discuss key points of the history and examination that will help you identify what really is and isn't a stroke.
Episode 201: Viral Haemorrhagic Fever
March 08, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBJoin us in this week’s episode as Dr Elizabeth Hart returns to talk to us about Viral Haemorrhagic fevers and how to assess these patients.
Episode 200: TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation )
March 01, 2024 00:00 - 13 minutes - 7.33 MBWe are joined by one of the TAVI specialists in Glenfield Hospital, Dr Rajendra, Consultant Cardiologist. Dr Raj is going to explain TAVI: procedure, indications and what is next for this incredible medical innovation that was first performed more than 20 years ago. Enjoy listening.
Episode 199: Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
February 23, 2024 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week we are incredibly lucky to be joined by Dr Rachel Tattersall, consultant rheumatologist and Co-Chair of HiHASC, to talk about the dangers of Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis or HLH. This dangerous complication of multiple conditions has an exceptionally high mortality. Fortunately, we have picked Dr Tattersall's brains for all the best ways to identify and treat haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. Tune in to learn more, and hear me try to pronounce the condition out lo...
Episode 198: Travel history
February 16, 2024 00:00 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBJoin us as we talk through the in’s and out’s of the travel history with Infectious diseases consultant, Dr Elizabeth Hart.
Episode 197: Inhalers
February 09, 2024 00:00 - 29 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode we talk to Dr Patience Ehilawa, consultant respiratory physician at Nottingham University Hospital about inhalers. We discuss types of inhalers, with examples, recent changes to the asthma and COPD management, the green agenda and answer some of your questions submitted through our Instagram page @mem.cast Please contact us with any questions, comments or requests, we love to hear from you!
Episode 196: Septic Arthritis
February 02, 2024 00:00 - 20 minutes - 15.2 MBJoin Dr Thomas Bond as he interviews Dr James Taylor, Rheumatology Consultant from Northampton General Hospital, for a whistlestop tour of all things septic arthritis. We cover the likely bugs you will encounter, common presentations and the best investigations and treatments. Tune in this week for the most emphatic take home point ever laboured in an episode, Dr Taylors pearls of wisdom are not to be missed!
Episode 195: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
January 26, 2024 00:00 - 13 minutes - 19 MBJoin us in this week’s episode as Rheumatology Registrar, Dr Mohita Damany, gives us a quick run down of PMR.
Episode 194: Understanding clinical studies
January 20, 2024 00:00 - 24 minutes - 15.4 MBHave you ever felt a bit overwhelmed when trying to read a research paper in order to guide your practice? We hope our discussion with Dr Daniel Pan simplifies clinical studies for you and makes it easier to read research studies.
Episode 193: Knee Aspiration
January 12, 2024 00:00 - 14 minutes - 16 MBThis week Dr Thomas Bond goes over everything your kneed to know about knee aspiration. We cover indications, technique and post procedural care.
Episode 192: Helminth Infections Part 2
December 15, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBJoin us in this episode as Dr Francesca Heard returns to talk us through the clinical presentation, investigations and management of helminth infections.
Episode 191: Introduction to clinical research
December 09, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode we are happy to be joined by Dr Daniel Pan, Infectious Diseases Registrar in Leicester. Dr Pan is currently doing an OOP PhD and is here to share his personal experience with clinical research and academic pathway with loads of tips for those interested. Get to know more about clinical research to see if this might be an option for you in the future.
Management of Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
December 01, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 24.1 MBThis week Dr Tom Bond sits down with Dr Mrinal Thakur to review how best to manage heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. This episode focuses on the long term management rather than acutely decongesting patients. We talk about how to initiate prognostic therapy as an inpatient, which patients will need ferinject, and lots more! Tune in to learn how to keep HF patients decongested and out of hospital!
Episode 190: Helminth Infections Part 1
November 24, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBJoin us in this week’s episode, where Dr Francesca Heard explains to us the overview of Helminth Infections.
Episode 189: Diabetes Complications
November 17, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBJoin us this week on MEMcast where we discuss complications associated with Diabetes. Dr Tom Crabtree, diabetes and endocrine registrar at Derby hospital discusses the acute and chronic complications of diabetes, further divided into microvascular, macrovascular and mixed complications. Listen to the end to hear about the 9 care processes for diabetes care!
Episode 188: Managing Cystic Fibrosis Exacerbations
November 10, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 16.5 MBThis week Dr Thomas Bond is joined by Dr William Flowers, who provides a crash course in managing cystic fibrosis exacerbations on the acute take. They cover key points in the history how to interpret CRPs, what antibiotic therapies are recommended in these complex patients. Tune in for some super suppurative lung disease!
Episode 187: IgA vasculitis
November 05, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBWe are delighted to be joined by Dr Shingai Pepereke, Consultant Nephrologist in Leicester this week. Dr Pepereke will talk us through IgA vasculitis also known as Henoch Schonlein Purupura (HSP): presentation, diagnosis and management, focusing on renal involvement. Enjoy listening.
Episode 186: Glaucoma
October 27, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBJoin us in this week’s episode where Dr Beverley Cheung walks us through the ins and outs of Glaucoma.
Episode 185: Classification of Haemolytic Anaemia
October 20, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBWelcome to this weeks whistlestop tour of haemolytic anaemias! Dr Tom Bond picks Dr Aritri Mandal's brains to understand how the varying types of haemolytic anaemias are classified. In this episode we talk about the pathophysiology of various haemolytic anaemias and touch on initial investigations. Listen in to hear about everything from TTP to G6PD!
Episode 184: Central Line Insertion
October 13, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBJoin us in this week’s episode, as Dr Puja Chhaniyara walks us through everything Central lines!
Episode 183: 5 Common Peritoneal Dialysis topics
October 07, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBThis week your MEM host Dr Cristina Cusu, renal registrar in Leicester, gives you a quick round down on common topics discussed around peritoneal dialysis. Enjoy listening.
Episode 182: Hypertensive Emergency
September 29, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes - 7.06 MBIn this episode, Dr Abdul Wahab and Dr Atwal discusses about what is hypertensive emergency and its management. Don't forget to check out our "Question of the week" in our Instagram page #mem.cast
Episode 181: ANCA Positive Vasculitis
September 22, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 14.2 MBWant to know your MPO from your MPA? In this episode Dr Thomas Bond interviews Dr Harris Fayyaz, a rheumatology registrar from Northampton General Hospital, and delves into the details of ANCA positive vasculitis. We talk about how ANCA initiates an inflammatory response, how patients will present to the take, and how we treat this potentially devastating disease.
Episode 179: Cauda Equina Vs Cord Compression
September 15, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this week’s episode, Dr Rohi Shah joins us again to explain the difference between Cauda Equina syndrome and cord compression syndrome.
Episode 180: PACES 2023 format + tips
September 08, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MBThe NEW PACES 2023 FORMAT IS NOW LIVE. Listen to this weeks episode with Dr Rachel Saville to find out all about it! We will explain the changes to the circuit, what happens in each of the stations, highlight common pitfalls for candidates and recommend some tips on how to prepare. Good luck for your exams!
Episode 178: Hypertensive Urgency
September 01, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes - 7.54 MBIn this episode, Dr. Abdul Wahab and Dr. Atwal discuss hypertensive urgency and how to differentiate it from hypertensive emergency. Before listening to this episode, be sure to check out the question of the week on our Instagram page @mem.cast.
Episode 177: Cardiac Pacing
August 25, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 15.4 MBJoin Dr Thomas Bond as he interviews cardiology registrar Dr Mrinal Thakur about cardiac pacing. We cover the various kinds of pacing, how to manage the bradycardic patient on-call and discuss what kinds of devices may be implanted in bradycardic patients.
Episode 176: Necrotising Fasciitis vs Cellulitis
August 18, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBJoin us in this week’s episode, where Dr Rohi Shah walks us through the diagnostic uncertainty that is Necrotising fasciitis vs cellulitis.
Episode 175: QI steps and PDSA
August 11, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this episode we continue our discussion about Quality Improvement with Dr Choudhury, Respiratory Consultant and Deputy Medical Director for quality and safety at University hospitals of Derby and Burton. Today we discuss stages to a QI project, PDSA cycles and useful resources for your own QI journey! Other QI resources: - Twitter: #QITwitter @AklakC @QIPstart - www.QIPstart.com - NHS elect website: https://www.nhselect.nhs.uk/ - Local support in your own trust - Q communit...
Episode 174: Thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura (TTP)
August 05, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBWe are happy to be joined this week once again by Dr Tom Skinner, Haematology SpR. Dr Skinner is going to give us a brief summary of diagnosis and management of a rare but life threatening haematological emergency, TTP. Enjoy listening.
Episode 172: Systemic Sclerosis
July 28, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBIn today’s episode, Dr Innocent Munzeiwa joins us again to walk us through Systemic sclerosis and its management.
Episode 173: Getting started with QI
July 21, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBJoin us this week on MEMcast as we talk to QI royalty, Dr Aklak Choudhury from Derby Royal Hospital. This episode will help you understand the difference between QI and audit, and give you some tip on how to get started with your own QI project!
Episode 171: Progression to End Stage Renal Disease
July 16, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBYour MEM host Dr Cristina Cusu, Renal Registrar in Leicester, discussed progression to end stage renal failure, symptoms, how these patients are managed by the renal team and what you should be looking out for when you see these patients during on calls. Enjoy listening.
Episode 168: Dermatomyositis
July 07, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBJoin us in the week’s episode where Rheumatology registrar, Dr Innocent Munzeiwa, gives us the run through on Dermatomyositis.
Episode 170: Antiemetics - part 2
June 30, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.97 MBOne of our palliative care registrars in the East Midlands, Dr Connie Gillman, talks about antiemetics - in this episode we discuss special circumstances, contraindications and side effects.
Episode 169: Haemodialysis emergencies
June 24, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBWe are delighted to be joined once again by Professor James Burton, Nephrology Consultant in Leicester to discuss common issues in haemodialysis patients that you might encounter during your on calls. Enjoy listening.
Episode 167: Chest Drain
June 16, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode, our host, Dr Demi Wright, talks us through the in’s and out’s of chest drains.
Episode 166: Antiemetics - part 1
June 09, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBIt gives us great pleasure to introduce Dr Connie Gillman, a palliative care registrar in the East Midlands who is going to shed some light on antiemetics this week. We will be discussing how to choose the right one for your patient. Thinking about mechanisms of action, receptors and side effects... give it a listen and leave us any feedback in the comments!
Episode 165: Interstitial lung disease management
June 02, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 24 MBWe are joined by Dr Fasi Khan, Respiratory Consultant at Glenfield Hospital for the second part of our interstitial lung disease podcast. We discuss management, focusing on IPF. Enjoy listening.
Episode 164: Lumbar Puncture
May 26, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 22.4 MBJoin us in this week’s episode as Dr James Morris joins us again to talk to us about Lumbar punctures.
Episode 163: PE followup and CTEPH
May 19, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this episode, respiratory registrar and MEMcast host Dr Rachel Saville explains an approach to PE followup. Find out how to assess a patient's risk for future PEs, and why there is a shift towards recommending lifelong anticoagulation in unprovoked PE. Finally, you will learn about one of the complications of PE, CTEPH. Happy listening!
Episode 162: How to Prepare for PACES
May 12, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBJoin us in this week’s podcast, where MEMCast hosts, Dr Rachel Saville, Dr Cristina Cusu and Dr Demi Wright talk about their experiences and advice for preparing for the PACES examination.
Episode 161: Introduction to ILD
May 06, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 29 MBWe are delighted to welcome Dr Fasi Khan, Consultant Respiratory Physician in Glenfield Hospital, Leicester. Dr Khan will discuss interstitial lung disease with us, focusing on IPF diagnosis and investigations. Enjoy listening.
Episode 160: Smoking Cessation
April 27, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 15.7 MBIt was a delight to speak to Ian Ferris on MEMcast this week, who is the smoking cessation team lead at Kings Mill Hospital in the East Midlands. This episode explains ‘Very Brief Advice’ and what behavioural support and medications are available to help people quit.
Episode 159: Stable Angina Management
April 21, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this week’s episode, Dr Bowman talks through another of the NICE chest pain guidelines: CG126 (2016) – which covers the management of Stable Angina. We’re not talking about primary prevention of coronary artery disease; we’re talking about symptom management of stable angina. We’ll discuss: · Drugs · Lifestyle modifications · Invasive management options Have a go at our Multiple Choice Question over on our Instagram page @mem.cast. If you enjoyed...