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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

Anaphylaxis is a severe, generalised or systemic hypersensitivity reaction. It is characterised by rapidly developing life-threatening airway and/or breathing and/or circulation problems usually associated with skin and mucosal changes. Adriana Andreae, Assistant Professor, Depar ... 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

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

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

Episode #5 with Dr. Ed Deneke. We explore a case about a patient who believes he is being poisoned. We discuss the differential diagnosis and also explore the question how a physician can best treat a patient who doesn’t believe he has problem. Other topics covered in this episod ... Show More

Fibromyalgia patients typically present with chronic, widespread body pain and almost always have accompanying comorbid symptoms such as fatigue, memory difficulties, and sleep and mood difficulties. Physical examination is typically normal but there is often diffuse tenderness. ... Show More

The podcast will be on hiatus for a while. Claire and Kacy recommend 6 of their favorite episodes. Links to Episodes and Archive:Episode 13: 60 Minutes or 60 Seconds, Maximizing Your Time with Writing ResourcesEpisode 18: Student Q&AEpisodes 34 (Taking Care of Yourself with Mindf ... Show More

Shailen Jasani introduces the podcast series and explains what you can expect. The podcasts are primarily aimed at vets and nurses in first opinion/non-referral practice as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students: Free to access and download (including via iTunes) Discuss ... 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

In this podcast, I discuss some more emergency medicine pathologies that are very well represented on the USMLE exams. I also spend time highlighting some weird ethics situations that people tend to get wrong on these tests. Audio Download