MEM Cast

In this episode, we take an in-depth look at sepsis from an ICU perspective. Sepsis remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients, making early recognition and effective management crucial. Join us as we explore key topics around the right approach to management of sepsis, and how and when to escalate care to the ICU. 

Feeling lethargic? Having Hypo's? Suddenly suffering from skin pigmentation on sun-exposed areas? This week episode on Adrenal insufficiency will be the perfect remedy! Dr Thomas Bond interviews Dr Shahriar Shafiq on all things cortisol. They discuss the pathophysiology of the adrenal cortex, and cover top tips to make the diagnosis and treat.

Dr Mohamed Elnagar, Hepatology Registrar at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, speaks to us today about Alcohol-Related Liver Disease. In particular, he discusses alcoholic hepatitis and fatty liver infiltration/steatohepatitis diagnosis and management.

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Dr Philip Ambrose, Consultant Neurologist, Nottingham Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust discusses Myasthenia Gravis, mainly overview and clinical presentation. 

Hypothyroidism  by Dr. Mehreen Anwar, specialist registrarin diabetes and  Endocrinology 

 In this episode, Dr. Abhilash takes a deep dive into the approach for managing hyponatraemia, a common but often challenging condition. We’ll explore critical questions faced by clinicians in daily practice, including identifying signs and symptoms , assessing severity, and choosing the right treatment strategy. Tune in to gain practical tips that can make a real difference in patient outcomes. 

This week Dr Thomas Bond covers IgG4 related disease. A tricky, rare condition, which can often mimic other problems, IgG4 RD is difficult to diagnose if the differential doesn't cross your mind. Get the highlights in the episode of MEMCast!

Join us this week as we unpick Polypharmacy and Anticholinergic Burden with Dr Anirudh Kumar, including how to monitor for side effects and make considered deprescribing decisions.

Dr Beili Shao, Academic clinical lecturer, University of Nottingham discussed about Neurocysticercosis and  its presentation and diagnosis with us. 

Dr. Jason Cheong, rheumatology registrar QMC, will highlight the key aspects of osteoarthritis and mechanical pain and how to manage these painful conditions.