MEM Cast

Join Dr Latif Rahman and myself today as we discuss an examiners perspective on the PACES clinical examinations stations and preparation tips This episode will cover; 🩺 Exam format and linked marking 📚 Preparing through everyday clinical work 🤝 Making the most of practice partners 💡 Improving your examination technique What’s your biggest PACES preparation challenge right now? Tell us below 👇...

In this episode we discuss the key distinguishing features of eczema from other scaly rashes and work through a case of eczema herpeticum.

In this episode of MEMcast, we delve further into intrinsic renal disease, exploring the role of urine dipstick testing in differentiating intrinsic renal pathology from other causes of acute kidney injury. We take a practical approach to interpreting urinary findings, identifying when further immunological investigations are indicated, and understanding when a kidney biopsy should be considered t...

This is episode 313 of MEMCast. In this week's episode we speak to Dr Meshva Amin an ST4 Geriatrics trainee on her experiences stepping up the role of medical registrar and how to navigate leading the acute medical take as a new med reg. 

In this episode of Memcast, we are joined by Dr Ambrose, Consultant Neurologist at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, to work through a practical approach to peripheral neuropathy. We discuss how to phenotype neuropathy before investigating it, using the clinical history and examination to distinguish patterns such as length-dependent polyneuropathy, demyelinating and axonal neuropathies, mononeu...

In this episode, we discuss key skin findings that can be clues to potential connective tissue disease. Conditions discussed include sarcoidosis, dermatomyositis and systemic lupus erythematosus.

In this episode of MEMcast, we explore intrinsic kidney disease, both as a distinct disorder and as part of the continuum. We discuss how to differentiate pre-renal, intrinsic and post-renal causes of AKI, the clinical features that should raise suspicion of intrinsic renal disease, and important clues.

In this episode of MEMcast, we delve deeper into secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease, taking a practical approach to its investigation and management, including phosphate control, vitamin D therapy, calcimimetics and parathyroidectomy. We also explore the key differences between primary, secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism, and the biochemical and clinical features that...

In this episode of MEMcast, we explore secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease, a common but sometimes challenging complication of CKD. We break down why PTH rises as kidney function declines, explore the relationship between calcium, phosphate, vitamin D and PTH, and discuss how to recognise, investigate and manage these abnormalities in clinical practice.

Dr Sanjida Chowdhury, a neurology registrar is walking us through an approach to papilloedema

During 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! 🎧

In 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 cur...

Dr Sanjida Chowdhury, Neurology Registrar takes us through the approach to a patient with first fit

Join 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. 

Dr 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. 

Dr Sanjida Chowdhury, Senior Neurology Registrar takes us through a systematic approach to tremor. 

This 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.

The 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!

In 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...

This 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.

In this episode, Dr. Mahzabin Islam , consultant neurologist, talks us through the clinical examination of Parkinson’s disease , approaches to assessing Parkinsonism, as well as recent research updates and the role of diet and lifestyle modifications in Parkinson’s disease.

We welcome Dr Macconaill on our latest MEMcast episode, which dives into the management of hypertension, from practical lifestyle interventions to choosing the right medications, all with the goal of reducing cardiovascular risk. We focus on a patient-centred approach, moving beyond the blood pressure reading to truly support our patients in achieving long-term health outcomes.

Dr Thomas Bond and Dr Mrinal Thakur discuss the ins and outs of diagnosing and treating myopericardial syndrome. We discuss the new ESC guidelines and a few interesting cases to illustrate the key elements of managing this potentially life threatening diagnosis, don't miss out!

In this episode, Dr. Mahjabin Islam , consultant neurologist, walks us through the pathophysiology , as well as the motor and non-motor features of Parkinson’s disease.

In this episode of Memcast, we dive into hypertension, one of the most common yet often underestimated conditions in clinical practice. We explore how hypertension is diagnosed, the nuances that are often overlooked, and why accurate measurement matters more than we think. We unpack the real impact on patients, from silent end-organ damage to more symptomatic and pronounced organ failure.