Humerus Hacks

Humerus Hacks episodes:

• 02.29.2024

  #56: Early Medical Abortion (EMA)

  Dr Chavy joins the podcast to talk about early medical abortion (EMA) otherwise known as medical termination of pregnancy (MTOP) or medication abortion. We discuss stats, facts and figures, along with cultural and legal contexts. We give an overview of...

  
• 09.18.2023

  #55: Neurospicy! (ADHD)

  Could this be our most requested ep yet?! Tune in as we hyperfocus on ADHD and break down this super topical topic! Dr Robbie Gillies shares his insights and knowledge and boy are we lucky to have him on the...

  
• 09.06.2023

  #54: Me, Myself & Migraines

  Starry eyed? Feeling dizzy? Head pounding? Vision blinding? You might have a migraine! Or, just star struck by Callum and Karen's brand new episode on all things migraines. Immerse yourself in our aura as we probably cause all our listeners...

  
• 02.22.2023

  #53: Over the Borderline (Personality Disorder)

  Did we make a podcast on BPD just to quote Madonna? Almost definitely. We're back baby and Psych Reg Robbie is here to talk all things Borderline Personality Disorder. As a trigger warning, this ep does discuss mental health issues...

  
• 05.21.2021

  #52: Full of S****! (Constipation!)

  Feeling stuck? Like you just can't let it out? Sit back and relax(ative) while we talk all things ~ poop. Tune in to episode number (fifty) two to learn about constipation and how to always be a four. 

  
• 12.17.2020

  #51: Drugs 4 Bugs (Part 2)

  Welcome to our 50th (& 51st!) extravaganza all about our #1 most requested topic: ANTIBIOTICS! Join us on our most chaotic episode to date as we spew out mnemonics for common antibiotics, how they work, and how to use them! ...

  
• 12.17.2020

  #50: Drugs 4 Bugs (Part 1)

  Welcome to our 50th (& 51st!) extravaganza all about our #1 most requested topic: ANTIBIOTICS! Join us on our most chaotic episode to date as we spew out mnemonics for common antibiotics, how they work, and how to use them! ...

  
• 10.25.2020

  #49: WAP (Water Assessment Please)

  Join Callum and Karen as we swim through all things fluids! Don’t sweat it, and just go with the flow as we discuss dry mucous membranes with some dry humour! So, water you waiting for!?

  
• 10.15.2020

  #48: Baby food!

  Baby whisperer Dr Dan Dorevitch (D3) joins us to talk about the what, why, when and how of taking a neonatal feeding history! Tune in for all things breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and baby KPIs! And remember, #fedisbest

  
• 08.25.2020

  #47: A Pinch of Salt

  Sarah, Callum and Karen jump on Zoom for a salty chat on all things sodium! Join us as we delve into hypOnatraemia, hypERnatraemia, even diabetes insipidus! This ep is peppered with mnemonics!

  
• 07.27.2020

  #46: That lady swallowed a baby!

  Guest star Sabrina Lee joins us from Canada, in London, for this international epon pergnante…? peregant..? PREGNANCY! You’re due to push play as we journey through the antenatal, perinatal and postnatal period!

  
• 07.12.2020

  #45: Bloody Hell! It's Vascular Emergencies

  Special guest Dale, a vascular surgery registrar joins Callum in this episode "Bloody Hell! It's Vascular Emergencies." Join us as we try not to get stumped by diabetic feet, ischaemic limbs and aortic aneurysms. Witness Dale try in vein to...

  
• 07.04.2020

  #44: How to FOAMed!

  We're back baby! Jonny Guckian, our Medisense hero, joins us for this ep of 'How to FOAMed!' We're talking all things creative medical education: lessons learned, limitations and Leeds! Tune in to hear about the brilliant work of Medisense and...

  
• 01.20.2020

  #43: Know Thy Thyroid

  Special guest star Corrina, a junior doctor from London, co-hosts this episode all about the thyroid! Join us as we speed up your metabolism by exploring hypo and hyperthyroidism through a ...clubbing metaphor? Trust us on this one, it's a...

  
• 09.15.2019

  #42: And the Clot Thickens...

  This episode the Haem Dream Team talks platelet parties and the pathophysiology behind PEs. Tune in as Karen finds Karthik, our Haematology Registrar, at the blood bank to donate pints of their finest red before discussing the cheeky things our...

  
• 07.23.2019

  #41: Oh my GORD!

  Callum and Karen have a burning discussion about Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease a.k.a GORD! Join us as we regurgitate reflux-related facts - from self-experimenting with H.pylori and Pink-Mix shots to the diagnosis, management and complications of this very common but very...

  
• 05.19.2019

  #40: Blood & Roses

  *Spoiler Alert!* We're talking Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) and it's very topical relevance to Game of Thrones! Tune in to the TTTT, but tune all the way out if you're not up to date in the land of GRRM! Special guest...

  
• 03.27.2019

  #39: PEN15

  Dr Jiasian "Dr Penis" Teh, official captain of the Pen15 Club aka Urology Registrar and Penis PhD Candidate, guests hosts this ~ exciting episode all about pEnIS EmERgEnCieS. Tune in to hear all the ups and downs of penile fractures,...

  
• 02.03.2019

  #38: Anti-Ds (ssri-ly!)

  IRL psych reg Robbie joins in for this ep on anti-deps! We'll give an overview on depression, followed by a number of nifty mnemonics to get your head around these meds! Content warning for this one - we're talking openly...

  
• 01.22.2019

  #37: TB or not TB

  Callum and Karen have a bant and a rant about all things tuborkulosis, from demon dogs to Moulin Rouge! If you've been feeling confused - man, (us) toux! Tune in and join us as we grapple with classification, pronunciation, and...

  
• 08.05.2018

  #36: Palliative Care 101

  This special episode is all about Palliative Care 101, featuring real life pall call experts! Tune in for a low-down on anti-emetics, aperients and alleviating symptoms as well as how to have some tough discussions. Thanks to all our guest...

  
• 07.15.2018

  #35: A Very Brief Overview of Cerebral Palsy

  This week on Humerus Hacks, Sarah teaches Karen a bit about Cerebral Palsy, and reflect on how useless we would be without our amazing Allied Health colleagues - we are supported this week by Don't Forget The Bubbles and their...

  
• 06.28.2018

  #34: Diabeetus - Sugar Sugar How You Get So High?

  Dr Jimmy is back in the Humerus Hacks studio again to sweeten up our day and teach us about diabetes! Join us on this delicious journey to learn about the difference of type 1 and type 2, and let your...

  
• 05.10.2018

  #33: Red, Red Urine

  Guest star Jiasian Teh drops the beat about eating too many beets... and gives us the low down on haematuria! We have a bloody good time and are red with excitement to share this brand spanking new ep! Tune in...

  
• 04.01.2018

  #32: Bananas are Potassi-Yum!

  This week a sleep deprived Karen and Sarah give you a VERY BASIC guide on how to manage hypokalaemia and hyperkalaemia on the wards - we cannot stress enough that this is NOT a comprehensive topic, okay!? Good. Now, enjoy!...

  
• 02.26.2018

  #31: How To Intern 2.0 - We Finished!

  Karen and Sarah are back with a rambling debrief on what was our intern year - you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll wonder whether this really is an educational podcast after all or just one big therapy session - enjoy the...

  
• 10.05.2017

  #30: ECGeeze Louise!

  In Karen's favourite episode to date, Sarah takes us on a sunny joy ride -  surfing the waves of ECGs and riding the highs and lows of life itself! Join us for the most bizarre,...

  
• 09.15.2017

  #29: Pneumonia Pnemonics

  On this weeks episode of Humerus Hacks, Karen and Sarah get on up that bronchial tree and into the nitty gritty alveoli of the pneumonias with their classic brand of pnemonics and pnuns!   Email us questions at [email protected] Like...

  
• 08.04.2017

  #28: Upchuck Bub ft. Dr Jimmy

  This week guest star Dr Jimmy McGann spews up his knowledge on all things paediatric vomiting! Try not to get too squeamish as we explore paeds gastro issues and baby bellies!  Email...

  
• 06.13.2017

  #27: Baby, Wheeze Be Striding

  This week on Humerus Hacks Sarah is joined by guess-expert Tava to talk about causes of acute shortness of breath in kids! A special paediatric episode, wheeze be striding through allllll them common conditions.   Email us questions at [email protected] Like...

  
• 05.16.2017

  #26: Anal Pathology Party with Friends!

  This week Karen and Sarah are joined by a bunch of friends for a raucous ride through everyone's favourite part of the human anatomy, the anus! Come and join the party as we take informal education to the next level....

  
• 05.02.2017

  #25: How To Med School

  This week Karen and Sarah share the secret tips and tricks they used to get through medical school, and are generally bemused at the fact that they got through it at all!  Email us questions at [email protected] Like our Facebook page...

  
• 04.12.2017

  #24: HACKLET - SHOCK!

  In this Hacklet, Sarah and Karen learn how to assess shock super duper quickly with the help of their favourite practitioner, Dr Bridget!

  
• 01.12.2017

  #23: Critical Scare ft. Dr Bridget

  This week on Humerus Hack's we have the beautiful Dr Bridget back again to discuss interpreting blood gases, caring for the shocked patient and other terrifying topics! That's what happens when they let doctors work in a haunted house!...

  
• 12.04.2016

  #22: HACKLET - 4 H's and 4 T's Walk Into a Bar...

  In our first ever HACKLET, this weeks Humerus Hacks is a whiz-bang episode through causes of cardiac arrest with Dr Marty the Magnificent!

  
• 11.06.2016

  #21: How To Intern ft. Dr Jimmy and Dr Bridget

  This week on Humerus Hacks, Karen and Sarah have just graduated! Jimmy and Bridget are back on the show! Everything is very exciting! Now to get to the serious nitty gritty of just how to actually BE an intern, hmmm....

  
• 10.18.2016

  #20: Fresh Prince of Bowel-Air

  As you can tell from the episode title, this week the Humerus Hacks gals talk about Bowel Obstruction! Sarah and Karen are back in the same city and making more sense than ever. Email us questions at [email protected] Like our...

  
• 09.28.2016

  #19: Pancakereatitis

  This week on Humerus Hacks we talk about the pancreas, getting smashed and the fabulous Tituss Burgess. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be confused and then you'll see the light! 

  
• 08.16.2016

  #18: Neo Natal Juan Dice

  This week on Humerus Hacks its Karen and Sarah AND Sarah! Dr Sarah Hosking that is! Teaching us everything you could possibly want to know about neonatal jaundice. Orange you glad you tuned it? I sure yam. 

  
• 07.27.2016

  #17: Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis... of Awesome

  This week we have a guest host on Humerus Hacks, the wonderful Josh Back, who reminds us of the sweet terror of first year medical school and the awesomeness of the HPA axis! Email us questions at [email protected] Like our...

  
• 07.08.2016

  #16: Glomer-You'll-Know-Nephritis

  This week on Humerus Hacks we discuss the ins and outs of glomerulonephritis, plus Pokemons, porcupines, and politics on trams! 

  
• 06.15.2016

  #15: Gastro (We're Pooped)

  This week on Humerus Hacks we drop a new episode that we haven't been able to keep in - infectious diarrhoea! Viruses, bacteria, parasites - what better way to be turned off your dinner than learning all the ways it...

  
• 06.06.2016

  #14: A sySTEMIc Approach to ACS

  This week on Humerus Hacks, Dr Bridget is back! In a heart stopping episode about arterial traffic, when the beat trops and all things AMI. 

  
• 05.25.2016

  #13: Sick AF - A Heart To Heart

  This week the Humerus Hacks girls team up with special guest Dr Bridget to talk about ticklish atria, shocking rhythms and aggressive ECGs. 

  
• 05.19.2016

  #12: Liver Lovers

  This week on Humerus Hacks, we talk about pate, Jessica Alba and why Sarah is soooo excited about emulsification.

  
• 05.03.2016

  #11: APO and the Alphabet!

  This week on Humerus Hacks, we ladies cover curly lines, elemenopy, and the Danish eurodance group, Aqua.

  
• 04.25.2016

  #10: Murmurmurs

  This week's episode of Humerus Hacks is on murmurs! Join us as we navigate the lubs, dubs and rubs of the heart – might even find a cheeky rap in this episode! 

  
• 04.18.2016

  #9: Anemia (Sorry Vegans!)

  This week's episode of Humerus Hacks explores anemia and all that it mean-ias, as well as some medical puns - Listen now before its fo-late! Iron't you glad we made that pun? There will at least B12 more puns in...

  
• 04.05.2016

  #8: Cranial Nerves - Oh Oh Oh!

  Final year medical students attempt to liven up medical education with mnemonics and banter! This week - Cranial Nerve Examination!

  
• 03.28.2016

  #7: The ABCs of Hepatitis

  Final year medical students attempt to liven up their studies with mnemonics and banter! This week - Congenital Heart Defects!