MEM Cast

Jan 30 2025 247 ep. 16 mins 55
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A series of education podcasts for core medical trainees and medical students covering the whole curriculum for the MRCP exam.

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Episode 242: Myositis

Jan 30 2025 20 mins  
Ever had a raised CK and wondered what the next steps are? This week Dr Thomas Bond interviews Dr Maumer Durrani, Head of the Rheumatology service at University Hospitals Leicester, to get key answers about the diagnosis and management of Myositis. The importance of cancer screening and lung disease is covered, along with the acute and maintenance treatments of inflammatory muscle

Episode 241: Complications of Parkinson's Disease

Jan 25 2025 15 mins  
Dr Laura Daunt, Consultant Geriatrician at Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, talks about common complications that patients with Parkinson's Disease may have, either from disease progression or treatment side-effects.This is a follow-on to a previous episode on Parkinson's Disease, click the link to your podcast provider to access it:SpotifyPodomaticApple PodcastsFollow us on Ins

Episode 240: Myasthenia Gravis part 3

Jan 17 2025 11 mins  
Dr Philip Ambrose talks us through recent advancements in MG and managemnt of myasthenic crisis

Episode 239: ICU escalation and Shock

Jan 11 2025 23 mins  
This week, we’re thrilled to have Dr. Yusuff Hakeem join us as we delve into the critical process of escalating care to the intensive care team and the management of shock. Dr. Yusuff shares invaluable insights and practical advice that you won’t want to miss.Tune in now.

Episode 238: Social Prescribing

Dec 13 2024 15 mins  
All of us have struggled with patients who need more than we can give them. Whether its a patient struggling with a relationship, recent bereavement or a lost job, these things can call manifest physical symptoms and be difficult to treat in the traditional sense. Dr Shilpa Sisodia, a Public Health Registrar working in Leicester, joins us to discuss how we can benefit from social p

Episode 237: LFT Derangement and Ascending Cholangitis

Dec 06 2024 17 mins  
Dr Fahad Ashraf, Consultant Gastroenterology at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, is helping us unblock any gaps in our knowledge when discussing abnormal LFTs, cholestatic derangement and management of obstructive cholangitis.Follow us on Instagram: #MEM (@mem.cast) • Instagram photos and videosJoin our Discord server via our Linktree: MEMcast - List

Episode 236: Myasthenia Gravis Part 2

Nov 29 2024 12 mins  
Dr Philip Ambrose, consultant Neurologist in Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, discussed more about investigations and treatment of Myasthenia Gravis.  

Episode 235: Sepsis in the ICU

Nov 22 2024 29 mins  
In this episode, we take an in-depth look at sepsis from an ICU perspective. Sepsis remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients, making early recognition and effective management crucial. Join us as we explore key topics around the right approach to management of sepsis, and how and when to escalate care to the ICU. 

Episode 234: Adrenal Insufficiency

Nov 14 2024 22 mins  
Feeling lethargic? Having Hypo's? Suddenly suffering from skin pigmentation on sun-exposed areas? This week episode on Adrenal insufficiency will be the perfect remedy! Dr Thomas Bond interviews Dr Shahriar Shafiq on all things cortisol. They discuss the pathophysiology of the adrenal cortex, and cover top tips to make the diagnosis and treat.

Episode 233: Alcohol-Related Liver Disease

Nov 08 2024 10 mins  
Dr Mohamed Elnagar, Hepatology Registrar at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, speaks to us today about Alcohol-Related Liver Disease. In particular, he discusses alcoholic hepatitis and fatty liver infiltration/steatohepatitis diagnosis and management.Follow us on Instagram: #MEM (@mem.cast) • Instagram photos and videosJoin our Discord server via our