In this episode, we take a practical approach to the management of anaemia in chronic kidney disease. We discuss the principles of treatment, and key considerations in patient care. We also explore erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) and hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors (HIF-PHIs), including their mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, and how to apply current guidance in everyday clinical practice.

Dr Sanjida Chowdhury, Neurology Registrar takes us through the approach to a patient with first fit

Join us as we explore anaemia of chronic kidney disease. We explore what it means and the varied pathophysiological mechanisms that drives this disorder. We also talk about practical ways of approaching diagnosis. 

Dr Shahar Khan joins us to simplify the understanding of cardiorenal syndrome. We’ll discuss its management in both acute and chronic phases, including effective diuresis and medications that offer significant survival benefits for these patients. 

Dr Sanjida Chowdhury, Senior Neurology Registrar takes us through a systematic approach to tremor. 

This week we will have episode 2 of our pneumothorax series, covering the management of pneumothorax using the BTS guidelines management flowchart.

🔊Tune in to listen to Dr Rachel Maguire and Dr Thomas Bond discuss which patients require intervention and who can be treated conservatively.

The creator of MEMCast Dr Rachel Maguire will be joining Dr Thpmas Bond this week to talk about all things pneumothorax! Relive the on call tensions about interventions and re-inflate your knowledge with this weeks episode!

In this episode of MEMcast, we are joined by Dr Shahar Khan to discuss cardio-renal syndrome, a condition where dysfunction of the heart and kidneys are closely interconnected.

We explore what cardio-renal syndrome is, the underlying pathophysiology, and how to differentiate it from other causes of acute kidney injury. We also discuss the key clinical signs, risk factors, and a practical approach to diagnosis.

This week Dr Aritri Mandal rejoins Dr Thomas Bond on the podcast to cover bone marrow failure! Don't miss out on how to recognise, investigate and manage the consequences of pancytopenias.

In this episode, Dr. Mahzabin Islam, consultant neurologist, talks us through the clinical examination of Parkinson’s disease, approaches to assessing Parkinsonism, as well as recent research updates and the role of diet and lifestyle modifications in Parkinson’s disease.