MEM Cast

We explore Alport syndrome, a genetic kidney disease that goes beyond the kidneys. From the role of  genetics test, involved in making diagnosis, to the clinical features, and management, we cover it all. 

Dr Michael Knopp (consultant Neurologist) is discussing about management, prognosis and recent advancements in Motor neuron disease.  

Dr Mohamed Elnagar, Gastroenterology Registrar at Royal Derby Hospital, returns to the podcast to boost our knowledge on investigating and treating iron deficiency anaemia. Follow us on Instagram! Join our Discord server or follow our podcast via our Linktree !

Dr Javvad Haider, head of Rehabilitation Medicine at NUH has joined Dr Thomas Bond today to teach everyone about Rehab medicine! We cover as much as we can about the specialty, including the patients you see, the training you get and the new and exciting developments that are happening right now - like the National Rehab Centre! Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn about this exciting multid...

 Welcome to our latest episode, where we’re thrilled to have Dr. Yusuf, a renal chief registrar, join the conversation! Together, we delve into the nuances of leadership, tackling tough workplace concerns, and navigating difficult conversations. Yusuf shares real-world insights from his medical journey, highlighting strategies for open communication, dealing with difficult situations, and building...

Everything from goitre to orbitopathy will be covered in this weeks comprehensive Grave's Disease episode. Dr Thomas Bond picks Dr Shahriar Shafiq's brains, covering thyroid antibodies testing, important points in the clinical history and crucial aspects of treatment. Make sure to tune in!

Dr Lizzie Moriarty, Consultant Geriatrician at King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield, takes us through all things related to urinary incontinence today. Here are links to the previous episode referenced on Anticholinergic Burden: Spotify Podomatic Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram! Join our Discord server or follow our podcast via our Linktree !

Dr Michael Knopp , consultant neurologist , Royal Derby Hospital is discussing motor neuron disease .

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Mr. Giovanni Mariscalco, Consultant and Head of Service for Cardiac Surgery, as we explore the surgical management of aortic valve disease and its relevance to medical practice. In this episode, we cover: Identifying patients who require surgery, types of prosthetic valves and their indications, the evolving role of TAVI  Don’t miss this deep dive into one of t...

This week Dr Sanjida Chowdhury, Specialist Registrar in neurology discussed about Carpal tunnel syndrome.

This week, Dr Anirudh Kumar takes us through the practicalities of Advance Care Planning, referencing the Gold Standards Framework. You can read more about Gold Standards Frameworks here . Follow us on Instagram! Join our Discord server or follow our podcast via our Linktree !

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