Dont forget your PrEP and barrier protection for this intimate all-male episode as Scott and Rahul take you through the racey fundamentals of HIV –  from virology and antivirals to the unadulterated thrill of municipal libraries. And keep the knowledge … Continue reading →

Science

Life Sciences

Whether you are working in suburban Melbourne or a refugee camp in Bangladesh, bacterial meningitis is a diagnosis that sends shivers up doctor’s spines and makes lumbar puncture needles suddenly impossible to find. Join us as we demystify that most red-flag of infections, covering everything from what to order on the LP to impress the ID team, how to treat it , and how to differentiate from encephalitis or other differentials.

Meningitis

Tired of getting yellow cards from the infectious diseases team for prescribing meropenem for 3 months? Sick of Scott appearing behind you with a cat o’ nine tails to administer the requisite antibiotic punishment? Well this episode has it all … Continue reading →

Antimicrobial Stewardship

2023 got you feeling out of rhythm? Finding yourself a bit behind the beat when it comes to pacemakers? Pour yourself a frosty, frothy, fibre-filled glass of your favourite plum juice and strap on your electric earmuffs. We're going charging on an audio adventure from cathode to anode with Scott and Rahul.

Pacemakers

You know that feeling when you find a surprise $100 note in a coat pocket you haven’t worn for a while? Yeah, we don’t either. But we can imagine it feels kind of like discovering we have a MedConversations episode … Continue reading →

Hypothyroidism

Intimidated about caring for immunosuppressed patients full of mibs, mabs or stem cell jabs? Here is the infection protection guide to investigate and manage your patient’s neutropenic slump – without resorting to well-evidenced super foods like goji berries or sheep … Continue reading →

HIV

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