British Society for Rheumatology

Talking Rheumatology Spotlight

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Explore rheumatological conditions with the clinical experts. This monthly podcast covers everything from disease presentation to diagnosis, treatment and management. Some months, real cases are used to bring the discussion to life. 

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British Society for Rheumatology

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

BONUS CASE: Trust your gut, it has the answer- a challenging clinical case 24.12.2024

 In this Talking Rheumatology bonus case based episode Dr Roz Benson talks to Dr Susie Brockbank about an interesting and unusual case involving joint pain, GI involvement and some other systems. Can you work out what's going on?  Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK . BSR is the UK's leading specialist m...

BONUS CASE: an unusual cause of chest pain presenting to rheumatology 18.12.2024

In this Talking Rheumatology bonus case based episode Dr Laura Chadwick talks to Prof Rob Moots about an interesting and unusual case involving joint pain and chest pain . Can you work out what's going on?  Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK . BSR is the UK's leading specialist medical society for rheum...

Ep 41: Vasculitis 16.12.2024

In this pod, Roz Benson talks to consultant nurse Sarah Hardy and vasculitis expert Dr Shirish Dubey. This wide ranging discussion about vasculitis covers everything from diagnostic tips and approach to management, to the practicalities of a kidney biopsy and cyclophosphamide counselling. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @Rheu...

Ep 40. Understanding antibody testing in myositis and systemic sclerosis 06.11.2024

In this pod Dr Stephanie Gall speaks with Professor Marina Anderson and Dr Sarah Tansley. Listen in to better understand how to interpret antibody results in patients with systemic sclerosis, myositis and their overlaps. They’ll cover the clinical patterns seen and how to weed out false positive results. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum o...

Ep 39. CAR T-Cell Therapy 02.10.2024

In this spotlight podcast Dr Roz Benson talks with Dr Chris Wincup and Dr Reuben Benjamin. Listen in if you want to understand better what all the buzz is around CAR T cell therapy and its applications in SLE and other CTDs. Want to know more? There are lots of Lupus resources to explore:   Explore our Lupus sotlight - these digital learning resources include a diagnosis and management webinar, a...

Ep 38. Lupus 02.10.2024

In this spotlight podcast Dr Pip Watson talks to Dr Chris Wincup about all things SLE- from guidelines to neuropsychiatric symptoms to personalised treatments for patients. Want to know more? There are lots of Lupus resources to explore:   Explore our Lupus spotlight - these digital learning resources include a diagnosis and management webinar, a Lupus in children webinar, an SLE case to work thro...

Ep 37. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Rheumatology 29.08.2024

In this talking Rheumatology spotlight podcast on artificial intellgence and Rheumatology I (Dr Pip Watson, BSR DLE) talk to Dr Nick Fuggle and Dr Samantha Cooray. Our conversation covers everything from what we mean by AI and machine learning to current and future applications of AI in Rheumatology plus should we be scared and what might the future look like? Want to find out more/ get involved?...

Ep 36. Osteoporosis 01.08.2024

In this Talking Rheumatology spotlight pod on Osteoporosis, Dr Pip Watson talks to Prof Zoe Paskins about osteoporosis- they cover everything from fracture risk to calcium intake, anabolic drugs, promoting adherence to treatment and treatment pauses. For more info on talking to patients about osteoporosis and shared decision making check out https://www.ifrap.co.uk/health-professionals/   Thanks f...

Ep 35. Difficult to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 30.07.2024

In this pod Dr Pip Watson is joined by Prof Maya Buch, they discuss everything you need to know around difficult to treat RA, including tips on managing patients in this group and treatment adherance. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK . BSR is the UK's leading specialist medical society for rheumatology and...

Ep 34. Rheumatoid arthritis 01.07.2024

In this episode, Dr Stephanie Gall talks to Prof Chris Edwards about how to approach the management of Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the importance of personalising care.  A wide ranging discussion covering the role of corticosteroids, impact of inflammation on cognition and ILD. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyU...

Ep 33. Immunology for the rheumatologist 18.06.2024

In this episode, Dr  Roz Benson chats with Dr Frances Hall and Dr Ondrej Suchanek about immunology for the rheumatologist. They discuss the adaptive and innate immune system, testing for autoimmune diseases, and how we can talk to our patients about these conditions. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK . BSR is th...

Ep 32. Shoulder tendinopathies in inflammatory conditions 04.06.2024

In this episode, Dave Pilbury talks to Mr Muthu Jeyam about the shoulder, with a focus on surgical interventions: when and how should we intervene and how well does it work? Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK . BSR is the UK's leading specialist medical society for rheumatology and MSK health professionals....

BONUS CASE. Myositis 09.05.2024

In this episode Dr Ashley Elliot speaks with Professor Hector Chinoy and Dr Alex Oldroyd. They discuss a complex case of myositis highlighting common diagnostic challenges, role of investigations and approach to treatment. A great overview in a field which is constantly evolving! Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyU...

Ep 31. IgG4 related disease 01.05.2024

In this episode, Dr Yik Man talks to Prof David D'Cruz about IgG4 related disease, including an approach to management and some tricky cases. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK . BSR is the UK's leading specialist medical society for rheumatology and MSK health professionals. To discover how we can supp...

Ep 30. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis 22.04.2024

In this episode, Dr Chris Wincup talks to Dr Rachel Tattersall about all things JIA including differences between JIA and adult onset IA, transition, disease activity scoring and biologics. This podcast is likely to suit adult rheumatologists - we're planning a future episode for our paediatric audience so watch this space! Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation o...

Ep 29. Cancer treatments and rheumatic disease 25.03.2024

In this episode, Dr Mariam Malik talks to Prof Andrew Cope about cancer treatments and rheumatic disease, covering immune checkpoint inhibitors, the adverse events and rheumatological conditions they can cause, and how to manage them. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK . BSR is the UK's leading specialist me...

Ep 28. Writing a compelling case report 04.03.2024

In this episode on how to write a compelling case report, Pippa Watson talks to Ai Lyn Tan, an Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist at Chapel Allerton Hospital Leeds and Editor in Chief of the BSR Rheumatology Advances in Practice journal, and Caroline Groves, our Journal Development Manager at BSR. This podcast covers everything from how to find a case, tips for choosing a t...

Ep 28. NEIAA 05.02.2024

In this episode, Sarah Gallagher talks to Dr Jo Ledingham and Dr Liz Price about all things NEIAA, from changes to data collection, findings from the 5-year report and how data can be used. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK . BSR is the UK's leading specialist medical society for rheumatology and MSK health...

Ep 27. Health disparities 08.01.2024

In this episode, we will be talking about health disparities in our Rheumatology services and how we can help tackle them at both an individual and organisational level. Prepare to be inspired. To access the free training click here (120 mins) and the published article here . Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK ....

Ep 26. Foot pain 06.12.2023

In this episode, Will Gregory talks to Dr Gordon Hendry about all things feet. Essential listening for all of the MDT, this podcast covers everything from the importance of examining feet to the use of ultrasound and the RADAI-F5. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK . BSR is the UK's leading specialist medica...

Ep 24. Biologics in rheumatology 04.10.2023

This podcast covers everything you need to know about biologics, from choosing to screening, vaccinations and tapering. With thanks to our host,  Dr Mariam Malik, and guest, Dr Chris Holroyd, an expert in this area and author of the BSR guideline. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK . BSR is the UK's leading...

Ep 25. Accessing and commissioning biologics in paediatric rheumatology 04.10.2023

This podcast covers everything you need to know about accessing and commissioning biologic drugs in Paediatric Rheumatology, with a focus on England. With thanks to our host, Dr Jenny Lemon, and guest, Dr Tavi Aragon, an experienced pharmacist. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK . BSR is the UK's leading spe...

Ep 23. Antiphospholipid syndrome 06.09.2023

In this episode, Dr Salema Khalid talks to Prof Anisur Rahman about antiphospholipid syndrome, covering tests, treatment and management, including in pregnancy. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK . BSR is the UK's leading specialist medical society for rheumatology and MSK health professionals. To discover h...

Ep 22. Pain 14.08.2023

In this episode, Will Gregory talks to Dr Nick Shenker about different types of pain that affects patients, including looking at how to approach assessment and treatment, tips on managing pain, and providing helpful resources and guidance for listeners. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK . BSR is the UK's le...

BONUS CASE. AxSpA case discussion 26.07.2023

In this case-based spotlight episode, Professor Karl Gaffney discusses a case of axial spondyloarthropathy with Dr Ash Elliot sharing tips for diagnosis and management. Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK . BSR is the UK's leading specialist medical society for rheumatology and MSK health professionals. To di...

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