In this episode, dive into the world of obstetrics and gynaecology (Obs & Gynae) with Dr. Manlo Kwok, a sub specialty trainee in maternal and fetal medicine practicing at the Royal London Hospital in East London. Whether you're a medical student, healthcare professional, or just curious about women’s health, this episode breaks down key concepts in an easy-to-understand way.

We cover:
✅ The difference between obstetrics and gynaecology
✅ Medical jargon commonly used in the field
✅ How normal pregnancy is managed and the role of antenatal care
✅ The stages and types of labour
✅ Common pregnancy complications, their presentation, and management
✅ How women’s bodies change with age and the screening tests recommended at different life stages

This episode is packed with valuable insights and will provide a foundation of knowledge for clinical obstetrics and gynaecologoy. Tune in now to boost your medical knowledge! 🎙️

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Chest pain is one of the most common and challenging symptoms in medicine. In this episode, I take you through a structured approach to assessing chest pain, making it easier to work through differentials logically.

We cover:
✅ Types of chest pain – How to categorize pain based on characteristics
✅ Differential diagnosis – A systematic breakdown of causes:

• Cardiac – Myocardial infarction, angina, pericarditis, aortic dissection
• Respiratory – Pulmonary embolism, pneumothorax, pneumonia, pleuritis
• Gastrointestinal – GERD, esophageal spasm, peptic ulcer disease
• Musculoskeletal – Costochondritis, rib fractures, muscle strain
• Infectious – Herpes zoster, Bornholm disease
  ✅ Case-based discussion – Applying theory to real-world clinical reasoning
  ✅ End-of-episode quiz – Reinforce your learning with key questions

This is the first episode in a new series of presentation walkthroughs! I’d love to hear your feedback.

In this respiratory series //Pleural Effusion: causes, diagnosis, and management

• Pathophysiology: fluid accumulation in the pleural space
• Causes: transudate vs. exudate (heart failure, infection, malignancy)
• Symptoms: dyspnoea, pleuritic chest pain, reduced breath sounds
• Investigations: CXR, ultrasound, thoracocentesis, fluid analysis
• Management: drainage, treating the underlying cause

Essential insights intopleural effusion for clinical practice! 🎙️ #PleuralEffusion #RespiratoryMedicine #MedicalPodcast

In this respiratory series, we coverinfluenza: its virology, transmission, clinical features, complications, investigations, and management.

• Understand thevirology of influenza A, B, and C, including antigenic drift and shift.
• Learn abouttransmission and risk factors for severe disease.
• Recognize keysymptoms, such as fever, cough, myalgia, and fatigue.
• Explorecomplications, including pneumonia and secondary bacterial infections.
• Discover essentialdiagnostic tools, from rapid antigen tests to PCR.
• Reviewmanagement, including antivirals, symptomatic treatment, and vaccination strategies.

Essential listening for medical students, clinicians, and anyone wanting to stay informed about influenza. Tune in now!

In this respiratory series, we explorelung cancer: its pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical features, investigations, and management.

• Understand thepathophysiology and types of lung cancer, includingsmall cell andnon-small cell carcinoma.
• Learn aboutrisk factors, such as smoking, occupational exposures, and genetic predisposition.
• Recognize keysymptoms, including persistent cough, hemoptysis, weight loss, and breathlessness.
• Discover essentialdiagnostic tools, from chest X-rays and CT scans to biopsy and staging techniques.
• Reviewtreatment options, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted therapies.

Perfect for medical students, healthcare professionals, and those looking to understand lung cancer better.

In this respiratory series, we dive into Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): its pathophysiology, causes, clinical features, investigations, and management.

Essential listening for medical students, clinicians, and anyone interested in critical care.

In this respiratory series, we explore cystic fibrosis: its pathophysiology, genetics, clinical features, investigations, and management.

Perfect for medical students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in cystic fibrosis.

Memory aids used in this episode/

ME PAIN - Complications of cystic fibrosis

SABA - m/c colonisers

DnASH - Mx of Acute exacerbations of chest infections

In this respiratory series, we discuss pneumothorax: its pathophysiology, causes, clinical presentation, investigations, and management.

Whether you’re a medical student or healthcare professional, this episode provides a concise and practical overview of pneumothorax.

50 BLUSH - High risk characteristics

In this respiratory series//

Pneumonia: Pathophysiology, Aetiology, Clinical features, investigations and management.

Memory Aids used:

SISter Kleb - Typical pneumonia infective organisms

Legionella MCQ - Atypical pneumonia infective organisms

RAID SCAR - Risk factors of pneumonia

In this respiratory series///

COPD: Aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, investigations and management.

Memory aids used:

MOSA - risk factors

Abx IS SAND - IECOPD