15 Minute Medicine

Nov 24 2021 7 ep. 20 mins 382
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15 Minute medicine is a series of discussions made by and, made for developing health care professionals. We aim to deliver content that is easily digestible and applicable to the study and practice of medicine. Making medicine as simple as possible, but not more simple than tha

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S3E9: Clinical cases in Global Surgery: Abdominal Gunshot Wound

Nov 24 2021 17 mins  
In this episode, Farai and Efosa go through the management of penetrating abdominal trauma, specifically a gunshot wound. This case was provided by Dr Philip Yao, a general surgeon from Singapore.

S3E8: Clinical cases in Global Surgery: Necrotising Fasciitis

Oct 15 2021 17 mins  
In this episode Farai and Efosa discuss key points around a case of necrotising fasciitis seen by Farai during his time as an intern.

S3E7: Clinical Cases in Global Surgery: Brain Abscess with Prof Ronnie Baticulon

Jul 22 2021 17 mins  
In our latest episode Farai and Efosa discuss a case presented by Professor Ronnie Baticulon a paediatric neurosurgeon from Manila in the Philippines. We hope this episode can pack as many punches as the "Thrilla in Manila" although in an academic sense. Enjoy!

S3E6: Clinical Cases in Global Surgery: Burns with Ms Roba Khundkar

Jul 07 2021 21 mins  
We follow up our last episode with a clinical case from Ms Khundkar. We discuss a clinical case of burns in a young child and the treatment challenges this common problem presents.

S3E5: Evolving Dynamics in Global Surgery with Ms Roba Khundkar

Jun 23 2021 18 mins  
In this episode Krithi has a discussion with Ms Roba Khundkar . A consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon as well as senior lecturer in global surgery at Oxford. They discuss the revolving dynamics and ethics within global surgery and how the current pandemic has highlighted this.

S3E4 Clinical Cases in Global Surgery: Burkitts Lymphoma with Professor Chris Lavy

Jun 10 2021 17 mins  
Starting off our series of cases discussing standout cases from surgeons across the globe. In this week’s episode we are reviewing a case discussed with us by Professor Chris Lavy. A stalwart in global surgery. He is an orthopaedic surgeon who has been instrumental in setting up the College of Surgeons of East and Southern Africa (COSECSA), the Oxford Global Surgery group and rec

The Cutting Edge: An Interview with Professor Maswime

May 26 2021 34 mins  
In this episode we interview a stalwart in the field of global surgery and head of Global Surgery at UCT Professor Salome Maswime. We delve into her journey thus far and hear some of her insights in tackling the lack of access to safe affordable surgical care amongst our population.