Spoonful of Medicine

We are back after a bit of a break (curtesy of a few exams!). Join Nim as she chats to fellow Paediatric Trainee, Friend, and stellar baker Dr Kriscara about Study Group, studying for RACP Exams, what worked for them and what are some ways to approach the study in the lead up to the RACP written Exams.  Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com...

Have a coffee as you learn all about Spirometry in this  Minisode.   We take a quick look at what it is, how we do it, what it measures and how do we interpret it all!  Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note...

Join us for the first Episode for the year! We are learning about Cystic Fibrosis. We take a look at the mutations, pathophysiology, screening, diagnosis, clinical manifestations and management of CF. It's a jam packed episode, so grab your cup of coffee, settle in and get ready for some high yield chats! 👩🏽‍⚕️☕📚 Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedici...

Grab your coffee cup, untangle your earphones, and recharge your speakers; Season 2 of Spoonful of Medicine starts this week!  In the meantime, checkout our Instagram Page for some fun educational content and a link to all of the past episodes!  Spoonful of Medicine Podcast 🥄(@spoonful.of.medicine) Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofm...

Join in this week for Part 2 of 2 looking at Cystic Kidney Disease in Kids. In this episode, we explore Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD), the genetics behind it, how it presents (prenatally, neonatally and in kids), and what the prognosis is for children with the condition. I'm not kidney-ing, this is a high yield episode you won't want to miss! Send us your feedback...

Listen in this week for Part 1 of 2 looking at Cystic Kidney Disease. In this episode, we explore Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD), the genetics behind it, how it presents in kids and what is the prognosis for children diagnosed with the condition. So, grab your cup of coffee, settle in and get ready for a good information hit! Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram...

Listen on this week to learn about Nephritic Syndrome in kids as we take a high yield look at Acute Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (APSGN). We explore the pathophysiology, presentation, management and prognosis of the condition. You'll be sure to ace all the questions about it when you see a case of APSGN on the ward (or in the exam!) Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram...

Join Nim as she takes a high yield look at Nephrotic Syndrome (the triad of proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia and oedema). We look at a classic case, what are the causes of nephrotic syndrome, how the clinical features relate to the pathophysiology and finally how it is managed.  Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com ...

Listen on this week as we explore VACTERL association (aka VACTRL association or VATER association). We have a case to discuss and also explain what are the differences between associations, syndromes and sequences. Check out our Instagram page for a pictorial summary along with images of what some of the associated abnormalities look like!  Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoo...

Join Nim for a high yield study session all about von Willebrand Disease, one of the most common disorders affecting platelet plug formation. Learn all about the pathophysiology, types, clinical features,  work up and management; after this one you will be able to smash those exams and wow your peers!!  Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfu...

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a fetal overgrowth disorder involving the deregulation of a number of genes leading to a characteristic combination of clinical features and cancer predisposition. Listen on this week as Nim takes a high yield look at the presentation, genetics, diagnosis and management of BWS. Check out the Instagram page for clinical pictures referenced within the episode! Se...

Join in this week as we take a look at Alagille Syndrome (aka.  Hepatic Ductular Hypoplasia). We chat about the genetics, clinical presentation, diagnosis, management and prognosis of the syndrome. After listening, you will be able to impress everyone on the ward round or tutorial room!! Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodca...

It's coming into flu season soon and so what a perfect time to refresh your knowledge about the presentation, diagnosis and management of Asthma!  The diagnosis and management paradigms in this episode are per the Australian Asthma Handbook  Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLO...

Listen on this week as Nim takes us through Gastroesophageal Reflux and GORD. We look at the pathophysiology in children, how it presents based on age, how it is managed and hoe it is diagnosed. We also cover red flags of reflux to help you better understand when to suspect reflux and when to suspect something more.  Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact...

This episode we look at Coeliac Disease, its pathophysiology, genetic links, clinical manifestations and management. We also go through the latest NASPGHAN recommendations for the diagnosis of Coeliac Disease.  Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new...

Listen on this week as we go through the approach to a neonate with thrombocytopenia (low platelets). We then take a more detailed look at Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia (NAIT) where we cover its presentation, pathophysiology, management and complications. Its a jam packed + high yield episode! Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulof...

Join Nim this week to learn about Vitamin K deficiency related bleeding (VKDB) in the neonate. We cover the types of VKDB, why Vitamin K is so important, how to manage it and also how to answer FAQs that parents may have for you.  Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don&apo...

Come take a look at Congenital Long QT Syndrome (one of the most common channelopaties!). It is an important differential in patients presenting with unexplained collapse, seizure or cardiac arrest. Learn all about the genetics, pathophysiology, presentation, investigation and management - you will wow the boss on your next rotation! Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of....

Take 5 and learn about Meckel’s Diverticulum, the rule of 2s, how it presents, how to find it and what to do about it! Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for m...

This minisode is a little longer than the usual ones, so we thought to release it on it's own! Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis is a differential that is often talked about in the vomiting baby, and this episode will help you learn more about it! We also take a look at the characteristic blood gas pattern - do you know what it is and why it occurs? Join Nim and find out! Send us your feedback he...

Oesophageal atresia (OA) and Tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TOF) is an important condition to know about for all those learning about and working in paediatrics. So listen on to top up your understanding of OA/TOF so that when you're on the wards you know when to suspect it and how to go about managing it! Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at s...

In this high-yield episode we look at Intestinal Malrotation + Midgut Volvulus. Join us as we see how events in organogenesis lead to intestinal maltotation and why it presents the way it does. Also listen on about Midgut volvulus - a diagnosis you never want to miss!! Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make...

Join Nim as she takes a look at Hirschsprung’s Disease. She covers it's pathophysiology, presentation, and management. After listening to this episode, you will be able to wow your peers and the consultant on your next ward round!!  Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you...

This minisode is a little more relaxed than the rest. Join Nim and Angus as they share some funny tales of their adventures and experiences in Medicine and Beyond.  Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help...

Learn all about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias, which type is more common, how a  neonate presents and what the management priorities are at birth! Perfect listening for that new paediatric surgery or neonatal rotation! Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine  Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss...