MEM Cast

Dr Philip Ambrose talks us through recent advancements in MG and managemnt of myasthenic crisis

This week, we’re thrilled to have Dr. Yusuff Hakeem join us as we delve into the critical process of escalating care to the intensive care team and the management of shock. Dr. Yusuff shares invaluable insights and practical advice that you won’t want to miss.
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All of us have struggled with patients who need more than we can give them. Whether its a patient struggling with a relationship, recent bereavement or a lost job, these things can call manifest physical symptoms and be difficult to treat in the traditional sense. Dr Shilpa Sisodia, a Public Health Registrar working in Leicester, joins us to discuss how we can benefit from social prescribing. We discuss how social prescribing works, who is involved, and how it can help us in situations where patients may normally struggle to receive support.

Dr Fahad Ashraf, Consultant Gastroenterology at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, is helping us unblock any gaps in our knowledge when discussing abnormal LFTs, cholestatic derangement and management of obstructive cholangitis.

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Dr Philip Ambrose, consultant Neurologist in Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, discussed more about investigations and treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. 
 

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