Episode 44 - Rapidly Progressive Dementi...

A discussion of neuromuscular emergencies with Drs. Wayne Zhong, William Signorile and Jeff Dewey.Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. 

An update on the diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis, with Drs. William Signorile, Dinesh Sivakolundu and Kevin Yan.Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical ... Show More

A discussion of neurological manifestations of syphilis with Drs. Aaron Bower and Harry Sutherland.ReferencesPeeling RW, Mabey D, Kamb ML, Chen XS, Radolf JD, Benzaken AS. Syphilis. Nat Rev Dis Primers 2017;3:17073.Hook EW, 3rd. Syphilis. Lancet 2017;389:1550-1557.Ghanem KG, Ram ... Show More

<div>In this podcast, Dr Emma Nash speaks to Dr Laura Patterson about the complications of shingles. Laura tells us about the most common short and long term complications, and also the serious consequences that we need to be vigilant for. The highest risk groups for complication ... Show More

Giant cell arteritis is a common form of vasculitis in people aged 50 years or older. The extracranial branches of the carotid artery are usually affected. Kenneth J. Warrington, Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, gives us an overview of the condition. For mo ... Show More

Compared to most of our evolutionary history we have never been richer, safer, or lived longer lives. Yet, despite that, more of us are struggling with our health than ever before. What’s going on? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and he ... Show More

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common condition that is often unrecognised until the most advanced stages. The most common causes are diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Manisha Singh, Assistant Professor, Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of ... Show More

Kieran Walsh, clinical director at BMJ, asks editors from BMJ Learning and BMJ Best Practice to summarise the latest clinical guidance related to covid-19. Emma Scott, section editor, updates us on vaccination and the risk of blood clots. And Abigail Davis, GP and section editor, ... Show More

Colonic diverticulosis refers to herniation of the mucosa and submucosa through the muscular layer of the colonic wall and may be the result of colonic smooth muscle over-activity. Diverticular disease may be defined as any clinical state caused by symptoms pertaining to colonic ... Show More

Alzheimer’s disease is something many of us have seen affect our parents or grandparents, and it can feel like one of the most daunting challenges of ageing. But what if the narrative we’ve been told isn’t the whole truth? What if prevention – and even reversal – is possible? Tod ... Show More

<p>In this episode, Dr. Nazim Gherabi (DZ) discusses his systematic review on the treatment of urge incontinence in postmenopausal women.<br/><br/>Dr. Gherabi talks about the most effective therapeutic approaches, and evaluates current evidence. He highlights gaps in research and ... Show More

<p><strong>Join Sze (NHS GP) as he is being interviewed by Sofia about gout. Learn the initial investigations, the gold standard investigations and the management of gout. The information in this podcast is accurate as of NICE guidelines in 2022. This episode is catered for final ... Show More

Post-traumatic stress disorder may develop (either immediately or delayed) following exposure to a stressful event or situation of an exceptionally threatening or catastrophic nature. According to DSM-5, it is characterised by 4 groups of symptoms: intrusion symptoms, avoidance, ... Show More