MEM Cast

Deprivation will affect our patients no matter which specialty we choose. It is a vast and multifaceted problem, often the root cause of our patients ill health, and yet often goes underappreciated in the high pressure of hospital medicine. Dr Shilpa Sisodia joins Dr Thomas Bond once again to break down how difficult deprivation can make it for patients to improve their help, and talks about some...

This week, we continue our discussion with Dr Yusuff Hakeem, picking up where we left off. We're diving deeper into the complexities of intensive care, focusing specifically on the intricacies of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and patients experiencing renal failure.  Tune in now for this crucial episode 

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 disease. Don't g...

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: Spotify Podomatic Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram! Joi...

Dr Philip Ambrose talks us through recent advancements in MG and managemnt of myasthenic crisis

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.

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 prescribing. We d...

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 videos Join our Discord server via our Linktree: MEMcast - Listen on YouTube, S...

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

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. 

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.

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 videos Join our Discord server via our Linktree: MEMca...

Dr Philip Ambrose, Consultant Neurologist, Nottingham Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust discusses Myasthenia Gravis, mainly overview and clinical presentation. 

Hypothyroidism  by Dr. Mehreen Anwar, specialist registrarin diabetes and  Endocrinology 

 In this episode, Dr. Abhilash takes a deep dive into the approach for managing hyponatraemia, a common but often challenging condition. We’ll explore critical questions faced by clinicians in daily practice, including identifying signs and symptoms , assessing severity, and choosing the right treatment strategy. Tune in to gain practical tips that can make a real difference in patient outcomes. 

This week Dr Thomas Bond covers IgG4 related disease. A tricky, rare condition, which can often mimic other problems, IgG4 RD is difficult to diagnose if the differential doesn't cross your mind. Get the highlights in the episode of MEMCast!

Join us this week as we unpick Polypharmacy and Anticholinergic Burden with Dr Anirudh Kumar, including how to monitor for side effects and make considered deprescribing decisions.

Dr Beili Shao, Academic clinical lecturer, University of Nottingham discussed about Neurocysticercosis and  its presentation and diagnosis with us. 

Dr. Jason Cheong, rheumatology registrar QMC, will highlight the key aspects of osteoarthritis and mechanical pain and how to manage these painful conditions.

Join us as we explore hyponatraemia with Dr Abilash Sathyanarayanan

This week Dr Thomas Bond and Dr Harris Fayyaz return to go through osteoporosis management. If you want a breakdown of the varying therapies, from the old standby of bisphophonates to the newer treatments like romozosumab, then don't miss out on this one!

Prevention is better than a cure.  Dr Thomas Bond is again joined by Dr Harris Fayyaz to talk about the ins and outs of osteoporosis. This week we cover not only how to pick out patients at risk of a fragility fracture, but also discuss all the secondary causes to be aware of when on take.

I am Dr Sanjida Chowdhury, Specialty Registrar , Neurology . Today I discussed clinical presentation, investigations, treatment and prognosis of Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome. 

In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Rejoice, our East Midlands Allergy and Asthma nurses,  join us again to talk to us about all things Autoinjectors. 

Dr. Muhammad Adeel Sarwar will take us through a journey of neutropenic sepsis and will briefly touch on immune checkpoint inhibitors at the end.