Rhesus Medicine Podcast - Medical Education

Vertigo explained, including a way to easily remember the causes of Vertigo, as well as the different symptoms associated and the HINTS exam. Also covers vertigo pathophysiology, as well as the different treatment options for vertigo.

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Vertigo? 
1:11 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
2:52 Vestibular Migraine
3:52 Meniere’s Disease
5:15 Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness
6:59 Vestibular Neuritis
8:17 Posterior Circulation Stroke
9:24 HINTS Examination Central vs Peripheral Vertigo

References:

1. Kaylie D, M - MSD Manual Pro (2022) - “Dizziness and Vertigo”. Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/ear-nose-and-throat-disorders/approach-to-the-patient-with-ear-problems/dizziness-and-vertigo
2. Hamiter, M - MSD Manual Pro (2023) - “ Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo”. Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/ear-nose-and-throat-disorders/inner-ear-disorders/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo
3. Lilien, V - The British Medical Journal (2019) - “Vestibular migraine”. Available at https://www.bmj.com/content/366/bmj.l4213.full
4. Meniere’s UK - “Migraine Associated Vertigo”. Available at https://www.menieres.org.uk/information-and-support/symptoms-and-conditions/migraine-associated-vertigo
5. Hohnen, H - Geeky Medics (2020) - “The Head Impulse, Nystagmus, Test of Skew (HINTS) Examination”. Available at https://geekymedics.com/the-head-impulse-nystagmus-test-of-skew-hints-examination/
6. Practical Neurology (2016) - “Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD): a common, characteristic and treatable cause of chronic dizziness”. Available at https://pn.bmj.com/content/18/1/5
7. Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2023) - “Ménière's disease”. Available at https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/menieres-disease/
8. Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2023) - “Vestibular neuronitis”. Available at https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/vestibular-neuronitis/

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Summaries of both Bronchiolitis and Viral Induced Wheeze featuring the key points, as well as the main differences between them. Includes pathophysiology, symptoms and treatment for each. 

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Timestamps:
0:00 Bronchiolitis Pathophysiology and Causes
1:10 Bronchiolitis Symptoms
2:25 Bronchiolitis Treatment
03:13 Viral Induced Wheeze Pathophysiology and Causes
4:02 Viral Induced Wheeze Symptoms
5:07 Viral Induced Wheeze Treatment
5:44 Important Differentials 

References

1. Bhatia, R - MSD Manual Pro (2024) - “Bronchiolitis”. Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/pediatrics/respiratory-disorders-in-young-children/bronchiolitis
2. NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2024) - “Cough - acute with chest signs in children”. Available at https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/cough-acute-with-chest-signs-in-children/diagnosis/diagnosis-of-cause/
3. Zaininger, P - Geeky Medics (2024) - “Viral Induced Wheeze and Asthma”. Available at https://geekymedics.com/viral-induced-wheeze-and-asthma/
4. Snelson, E - RCEM Learning (2024) - “Coughing, Wheezy and Stridulous Children”. Available at https://www.rcemlearning.co.uk/foamed/coughing-wheezy-and-stridulous-children/
5. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia - “Heart Failure in Children”. Available at https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/heart-failure-children

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Understanding Osteoarthritis, including pathophysiology, most common symptoms of Osteoarthritis, diagnosis with a mnemonic on X Ray findings as well as Osteoarthritis treatment options.

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Osteoarthritis?
0:17 Osteoarthritis Pathophysiology
1:54 Osteoarthritis Symptoms
3:38 Osteoarthritis Causes and Risk Factors
4:48 Osteoarthritis Diagnosis
5:45 Osteoarthritis Treatment

References

1. Yaseen, K - MSD Manual Pro (2024) - “Osteoarthritis”. Available at: https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/joint-disorders/osteoarthritis-oa
2. BMJ Best Practice (2024) - “Osteoarthritis”. Available at https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/192?q=Osteoarthritis
3. Watson, A - Geeky Medics (20233) - “Hip Anatomy”. Available at https://geekymedics.com/hip-joint
4. Dahbi, R - Radiopaedia (2020) - “Osteoarthritis (Mnemonic)”. Available at https://radiopaedia.org/articles/osteoarthritis-mnemonic

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Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) explained, including GBS pathophysiology and causes, symptoms and how they vary between the GBS subtypes (e.g Miller Fisher, AMAN). Also includes diagnosis and GBS treatment. 

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Guillain Barre Syndrome? 
0:36 Guillain Barre Syndrome Pathophysiology
2:29 Guillain Barre Syndrome Symptoms
4:40 Guillain Barre Syndrome Subtypes
5:38 Guillain Barre Syndrome Causes
6:21 Guillain Barre Syndrome Diagnosis
7:50 Guillain Barre Syndrome Treatment

References

1. Rubin, M - MSD Manual Pro (2024) - “Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)”. Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/neurologic-disorders/peripheral-nervous-system-and-motor-unit-disorders/guillain-barré-syndrome-gbs
2. BMJ Best Practice (2022) - “Guillain-Barre Syndrome”. Available at https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/176
3. StatPearls -Thy P. Nguyen; Roger S. Taylor (2023) “Guillain-Barre Syndrome”. Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532254

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Psoriasis explained, including the different types and treatment options for each. Also includes psoriasis pathophysiology, causes and aggravating factors.

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Psoriasis?
0:21 Psoriasis Pathophysiology
1:57 Psoriasis Causes and Triggering Factors
3:42 Psoriasis Symptoms & Psoriasis Types
7:28 Psoriasis Diagnosis
8:10 Psoriasis Treatment


References

1. Jones, C (2023) - DermNetNZ - “Psoriasis”. Available at https://dermnetnz.org/topics/psoriasis
2. Wu, B (2017) - DermNetNZ - “Drug-Induced Psoriasis”. Available at https://dermnetnz.org/topics/drug-induced-psoriasis
3. National Psoriasis Foundation (2022) - “Psoriasis: Causes & Triggers”. Available at https://www.psoriasis.org/causes/
4. British Association of Dermatologists (2018) - “PSORIASIS – AN OVERVIEW”. Available at https://cdn.bad.org.uk/uploads/2021/12/29200253/Psoriasis-an-overview-update-October-2018-Lay-review-October-2018.pdf
5. Witold Owczarek (2022) - “The role of HLA-Cw6 in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis**”.** Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9661405/
6. Psoriasis Association (2016) - “Types of Psoriasis “. Available at https://www.psoriasis-association.org.uk/media/InformationSheets/Types.pdf
7. American Academy of Dermatology Association - “Management of Adult Psoriasis with Topicals”. Available at https://assets.ctfassets.net/1ny4yoiyrqia/56bNCO2qMLxBtICdr9biM6/204ac5f5d98243e116bce0b5725b9f92/AAD-Guideline-Topical-Psoriasis-Clinical-Pathway-May-2023-Update.pdf
8. Hani, Y - (2024) - “Anatomy, Skin (Integument), Epidermis”. Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470464/#:~:text=The epidermis, the skin's outermost layer, is composed of
9. Rendon, A (2019) - “Psoriasis Pathogenesis and Treatment**”.** Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6471628/#:~:text=Our discussion begins by addressing the inflammatory

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A look at Histrionic Personality Disorder, a Cluster B Disorder in the DSM 5, including the main symptoms and traits, as well as the diagnostic criteria. Also includes treatment approach. 

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Timestamps
0:00 What is a Personality Disorder?
0:22 What is Histrionic Personality Disorder?
0:55 Histrionic Personality Disorder Symptoms
2:10 Histrionic Personality Disorder Diagnosis (DSM 5 Criteria)
2:34 Histrionic Personality Disorder Causes & Epidemiology
3:24 Histrionic Personality Disorder Treatment

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References

1. Zimmerman, M - MSD Manual Pro (2023) - “Histrionic Personality Disorder”. Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/psychiatric-disorders/personality-disorders/histrionic-personality-disorder-hpd
2. T,J. Torrico - StatPearls (2024) - “Histrionic Personality Disorder”. Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542325/
3. PsychDB (2024) - “Histrionic Personality Disorder”. Available at https://www.psychdb.com/personality/histrionic

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Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), including the 9 core signs and symptoms as well as the DSM 5 criteria for diagnosis. Also includes treatment / management options. 

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is a Personality Disorder? 
0:22 What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder? 
0:39 Narcissistic Personality Disorder Symptoms
2:36 Narcissistic Personality Disorder Diagnosis (DSM 5 Criteria)
3:29 Narcissistic Personality Disorder Causes & Epidemiology 
4:17 Narcissistic Personality Disorder Treatment

References

1. Zimmerman, M - MSD Manual Pro (2023) - “Narcissistic Personality Disorder”. Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/psychiatric-disorders/personality-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder-npd
2. Ronningstam, E - “Narcissistic Personality Disorder: A Basic Guide for Providers**”.** Available at ****Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Guide for Providers at McLean Hospital
3. Po Wenger, C (2024) - “Narcissistic Personality Disorder**”.** Available at https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/narcissistic-personality-disorder
4. PsychDB (2024) - “Narcissistic Personality Disorder**”.** Available at https://www.psychdb.com/personality/narcissistic
5. Yu, L.L.L, Huajian, C - (2018) “The Etiology of Narcissism: A Review of Behavioral Genetic Studies”. Available at https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007/978-3-319-92171-6_16?sharing_token=8TalAHCcduvcrHiO1LQzFfe4RwlQNchNByi7wbcMAY7JlesuMlHV_YZiYCFlxHB5LfgxgMqHTxbtyuZ5Jrkn16vlsJ3o4Ybjmi6BrAeCngLOZ2-cRUzkcXhWjh5rg8kyQl63wbG19HsppBGGIdm7QPUNrT94c_9-yf6xTyhYfgs%3D

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Understanding sciatica, including pathophysiology and causes, as well as red flag symptoms of sciatica, its diagnosis and sciatica treatment. 

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Timestamps:
0:04 What is Sciatica?
0:42 Sciatica Pathophysiology
1:21 What causes sciatica? 
2:54 Sciatica Symptoms
4:27 Sciatica Red Flag Symptoms
5:16 Sciatica Diagnosis
5:37 Sciatica Treatment

References

1. Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2023) - “Sciatica (lumbar radiculopathy)”. Available at https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/sciatica-lumbar-radiculopathy/
2. Moley, P.J - MSD Manual (2022) - “Sciatica**”.** Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/neck-and-back-pain/sciatica#Diagnosis_v908535
3. Teach Me Orthopedics (2024) - “Sciatica**”.** Available at https://teachmeorthopedics.info/sciatica-2/
4. Davis, D - StatPearls (2024) - “Sciatica”. Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507908/
5. Simoens, F - Physiopedia - “Disc Herniation”. Available at https://www.physio-pedia.com/Disc_Herniation

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Chronic cough causes explained, looking at the differential diagnosis of a chronic cough as well as treatment options. Includes red flag symptoms associated with chronic cough.

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is a cough?
0:30 Acute vs Chronic Cough
1:38 Causes of a Chronic Cough 
4:11 Chronic Cough Red Flags
5:25 Chronic Cough Treatment

References

1. Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2023) - “Cough”. Available at https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/cough/
2. Parker, S, M - British Thoracic Society (2023) - “British Thoracic Society Clinical Statement on chronic cough in adults**”.** Available at https://thorax.bmj.com/content/78/Suppl_6/s3
3. Pinto, B (2020) “ACEI-induced cough: A review of current evidence and its practical implications for optimal CV risk reduction**”.** Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7670268/

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A summary of the main contraceptive methods including the pill, mini pill, implant, injection and intrauterine devices. Also includes a classification to make them easier to remember. We also cover the main features of each and general contraindications. 

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Timestamps:
0:00 Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill (The Pill)
4:06 Progesterone Only Pill (POP / Mini Pill)
5:34 Intrauterine System (IUS / Hormonal Coil)
6:59 Progesterone Implant 
7:52 Progesterone Injection 
9:06 Barrier Methods 
9:55 Natural Family Planning
10:24 Copper Intrauterine Device (Cu-IUD)

References

1. Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2024) - “Contraception - combined hormonal methods**”.** Available at ****https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/contraception-combined-hormonal-methods/
2. TeachMeObGyn - Fitzgerald, G, Wes (2023 & 2022) - “Contraception”. Available at ****https://teachmeobgyn.com/sexual-health/contraception/
3. Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (2019) “UK Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (UKMEC**)”**. Available at https://www.fsrh.org/Public/Public/Standards-and-Guidance/uk-medical-eligibility-criteria-for-contraceptive-use-ukmec.aspx?hkey=82727ce6-756b-4b88-a5ab-acaf27c48669
4. Electronic Medicines Compendium (2024) - “Mirena 20 micrograms/24 hours intrauterine delivery system**”.** Available at https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1132/smpc
5. Geeky Medics - Beattie, A (2023) “Methods of Contraception”. Available at https://geekymedics.com/methods-of-contraception/

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