Rhesus Medicine Podcast - Medical Education

In this video we cover Gastric Cancer / Stomach Cancer, looking at risk factors for it as well as what are the signs and symptoms of Gastric Cancer (with Troisier's sign!). Also includes the most common locations of gastric cancer, how gastric cancer is diagnosed (including staging), and how is gastric cancer treated.  PDFs available at: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/gastroenterology For m...

A look at Colorectal Cancer, the 3rd most common cancer worldwide. We go into the risk factors of colorectal cancer, the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer (and how they change based on location of the cancer), the diagnosis and screening, as well as treatment of colorectal cancer and its prognosis.  PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/general-surgery Consider subscribing (i...

Intestinal ischemia refers to a group of conditions seen with inadequate blood flow to the intestines. This includes acute mesenteric ischemia and chronic mesenteric ischemia, affecting the small intestine, and ischemic colitis affecting the large intestine. We cover the anatomy, pathology and signs of symptoms of each form of intestinal ischemia, and also look at the diagnosis and treatment.  PDF...

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ Dysfunction) comes under the umbrella term of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, and in this video we go through TMJ Disorder (including Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Treatment & Anatomy).  Also includes risk factors/potential causes of TMJ disorder. PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/ent Consider subscribing (if you found any of th...

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder, affecting 5-15% of the population. In this video we cover irritable bowel syndrome symptoms, the criteria (Rome IV criteria) as well as what may cause irritable bowel syndrome. We also look at irritable bowel syndrome treatment and who is at risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome.  PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/gastroenter...

A look at hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, including signs and symptoms, pathophysiology of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and its diagnosis (and murmur!). Also features hypertrophic cardiomyopathy treatment options.  PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/cardiology For more medicine videos consider subscribing (if you found any of the info usef...

In this video we cover the different types of heart block as well as heart block ECG interpretation, including 1st degree, 2nd degree which has two types- Mobitz 1 or Wenckebach and Mobitz 2, as well as 3rd degree heart block also known as complete heart block. We also look at causes, symptoms and treatment options for each type of heart block.  PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/page...

PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/cardiology Consider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!):  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1 Timestamps: 0:00 What is Heart Failure / Heart Failure Definition 0:11 Systolic vs Diastolic Heart Failure  0:31 How is Cardiac Output Calculated 2:28 Causes of Heart Failure  4:39 Heart Failure Ri...

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, also known as Broken Heart Syndrome, Stress Cardiomyopathy or Apical Ballooning Syndrome, is a condition that impairs the heart's ability to contract effectively. Takotsubo means octopus trap in Japanese, which is the shape the left ventricle resembles in this condition. We look at Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy pathology and symptoms, diagnosis including ECG changes as we...

Dilated Cardiomyopathy is the most common cardiomyopathy. We cover causes, including pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy.  PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/cardiology Consider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!):  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1 Timestamps: 0:00 What i...

Brugada Syndrome is a genetic condition that predisposes to sudden cardiac death. In this video we cover the Brugada Syndrome ECG changes and Brugada Syndrome Pathophysiology, as well as symptoms and treatment.  PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/ Consider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!):  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1 B...

Atrial Fibrillation is the most commonly diagnosed cardiac arrhythmia. In this video we cover what is atrial fibrillation, the signs and symptoms, causes of atrial fibrillation and the complications of atrial fibrillation. We also look at how atrial fibrillation is diagnosed, and treated (with rate vs rhythm control).  PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/cardiology For more medic...

An overview of what is a hiatus hernia (including sliding & paraesophageal classification), the causes of a hiatus hernia as well as the most common signs and symptoms. Also includes diagnosis and treatment of hiatus hernia.  PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/gastroenterology Consider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!):  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks...

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, is a debilitating long term condition that affects around 1% of the population. We look at the signs and symptoms including diagnostic criteria, possible causes, risk factors for chronic fatigue syndrome as well as treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome.  PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/neurology Consider subscribing (if...

Myopericarditis includes both myocarditis and pericarditis. In this video we cover what is myopericarditis, as well as causes of myocarditis and pericarditis, signs and symptoms of pericarditis and myocarditis, as well as the diagnosis and treatment.  PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/cardiology Consider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!):  https://www.youtube.c...

Acute Coronary Syndrome refers to a spectrum of conditions including Unstable Angina, Non ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction and ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction. In this video we look at the pathology behind acute coronary syndrome, the differences between Unstable angina, NSTEMI and STEMI, as well as the signs and symptoms, diagnosis (including ECG changes!) and treatment of each.  PDFs availa...

Infective endocarditis is a rare but life threatening infection of the heart, specifically the endocardium. We look at what causes infective endocarditis, its signs and symptoms, as well as diagnosis (including dukes criteria for infective endocarditis) and treatment. PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/cardiology Consider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!):  http...

An easy way to remember the bones of the wrist and hand, including names, position and fractures like the Boxer's Facture!  PDFs available at: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/orthopaedics Consider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!):  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1 Buy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicine Timest...

A complete look at asthma, including asthma pathophysiology, causes, as well as asthma signs and symptoms. Also includes how asthma is diagnosed as well as asthma treatment. PDFs available at: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/respiratory Consider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!):  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1 Buy Us A Coffee!: https:...

Depression, also known as major depressive disorder, is projected to be the number 1 cause of disease burden by 2030. We look at the causes and risk factors, the DSM 5 diagnostic criteria, and the treatment of depression. PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/psychiatry Consider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!):  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0...

Venous Thromboembolism refers to the presence of blood clots in veins, in particular deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. We cover both, including Virchow's Triad and the pathophysiology of pulmonary embolism. Also included are the signs and symptoms of pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of both.  PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedi...

Understanding Rhinosinusitis (Sinusitis), including normal sinus anatomy, causes of sinusitis as well as pathophysiology. Also features sinusitis symptoms, diagnostic criteria and sinusitis treatment (Acute and chronic).   PDFs available here: Rhesus Medicine Consider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!):  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1 Pa...

Borderline Personality Disorder (also known as Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder), is characterised by strong emotional responses, unstable relationships and a disturbed sense of self. In this video we cover the symptoms (including DSM 5 diagnostic criteria) as well as potential causes, and treatment.  PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/psychiatry Free Practice Material:...

PDFs Available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/neurology Consider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!):  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1 Timestamps: 0:00 What is Dementia? 0:47 Dementia Sign and Symptoms (Dementia Timeline)  1:12 Dementia Symptoms 3:45 Alzheimer’s Disease 5:29 Vascular Dementia 7:03 Dementia With Lewy Bodies (Lewy Bo...

A quick and easy way to remember the Salter Harris classification, using the mnemonic SALTR. PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/orthopaedics Consider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!):  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhesusmedicine Buy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusm...