70. Part 2 FRCPath reflections and Deser...

In this episode we are uncovering the most cryptic of cocci, Cryptococcus!Alyssa and Callum are joined by Jeremy Day to learn all things neo(formans) about this important pathogenic yeast. In this episode we discuss the epidemiology, clinical presentations and diagnosis of Crypto ... Show More

In this episode, Callum and Jame discuss the latest evidence base for endocarditis assessment & management, focusing on the ESC 2023 guidance. Echocardiography indicationsSurgeryAntimicrobial treatmentsASTAND MORE…in part 1 because this is was 2-parter.Show notes for this episode ... Show More

In this episode, Callum and Jame discuss the latest evidence base for endocarditis assessment & management, focusing on the ESC 2023 guidance. Epidemiology! Prophylaxis! How to take a blood culture! A long and complicated comparison of the Duke-ISCVID and Duke-ESC criteria that d ... Show More

Intermittent painful spasms, stiffness and rigidity of the proximal and truncal muscles are only a few symptoms of the relatively uncommon Stiff-person syndrome (SPS). In this podcast, we delve into the characteristics and diagnosis of this complex autoimmune condition. PN's podc ... Show More

In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Temara Hajjat talk to Dr. Tanaz Danialifar about diagnosing and treating disaccharidase deficiencies in children, including lactase deficiency and congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID).  Dr. Danialifar is a pediatric gastroentero ... Show More

Take the ache out of those joint aches! Learn about inpatient diagnosis and management of crystalline arthropathies as well as a brief conversation about those rheumatology NOS cases. We’re joined by Dr. Kimberly Trotter, MD (University of Chicago). Claim CME for this episode at ... Show More

This week, Rob and Zach will be teaching you everything you need to know about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis.We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on IBD!Introduction to Crohn's & Ulcerative ColitisCauses ... Show More

We have another guest joining us this week! Dr. Allison Schepers, PharmD, BCOP is a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist at the Rogel Cancer Center at the University of Michigan where she focuses on GI, GU, and Thoracic malignancies! In this episode, Allison discusses the high yield po ... Show More

Special guest Jean-Venable “Kelly” R. Goode, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA, FCCP, Professor and Director of the Community-Based Residency Program at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, join(s) us to talk about immunizations.Listen in as we discuss the latest COVID-19, ... Show More

In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Temara Hajjat talk to Dr. Ajay Kaul about the evaluation and management of children with esophageal achalasia and esophageal motility disorders.  We review the diagnostic tools available to evaluate esophageal motility including functional ... Show More

In episode 6 of "EHA Unplugged", Prof. Shaun McCann discusses Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria. You will hear him describe the etiology and the clinical manifestations of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), apply the correct diagnostic work-up if the disease is suspecte ... Show More

Sofia is joined by senior neurology registrar Xin-You as they go through the topic of meningitis. We explore the various causes of meningitis and discuss how to recognise and manage patients that present with infective meningitis! This episode is catered for final year medical st ... Show More

Gastric sleeve surgery is the key feature of a pair of recent cases from the journal, which start this episode (1:17). Both cases feature 25-yo women with presentations in common: paraesthesia and limb weakness, along with disordered eye movement. Their symptoms arose soon after ... Show More