Talking Rheumatology Spotlight

In this pod Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr Judith Jade, chats with Dr Fergus To, Rheumatologist from British Columbia, about the case of a woman who presented with subacute muscle weakness. They discuss how to approach these types of  cases systemically with some handy tips along the way. Listen in and see if you can work out what the diagnosis is!

References:

1. Blazing M, et al. Effect of statin therapy on muscle symptoms: an individual participant data meta-analysis of large-scale, randomised, double-blind trials. Lancet. 2022;400(10355):832–45

2. Kim EJ, Wierzbicki AS. Investigating raised creatine kinase. BMJ. 2021;373:1–5.

3. Sharf K, Do T, Ghetie D, Choi D, Chahin N. Benefits of Early vs Late Initiation of IVIG in the Treatment of Anti‐HMGCR Immune‐Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2024;76:1584–92. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.25406.

4. Allenbach et al, 224th ENMC International Workshop, Neuromuscular Disorders, Volume 28, Issue 1, 87 - 99

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In this bonus case episode, Dr Roz Benson talks to Dr Nicola Heyer about an interesting case of chest pain that kept returning, can you work out what's going on?

References:

Pericarditis and Autoinflammation: A Clinical and Genetic Analysis of Patients With Idiopathic Recurrent Pericarditis and Monogenic Autoinflammatory Diseases at a National Referral Center | Journal of the American Heart Association

 ESC Guidelines on Pericardial Diseases (Diagnosis and Management of)

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Dr Yik Man speaks with Dr Marcela Ferrada about relapsing polychondritis. She brings a unique perspective to the discussion as both expert patient and rheumatologist. Typical clinical presentations to the future research agenda are covered and they even touch on VEXAS - a must listen.

Reference - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41584-024-01113-9 

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This Talking Rheumatology Spotlight pod on burnout and mental health was recorded live at the BSR Annual Conference 2025. Pip Watson is joined by Gail Kinman (Professor of Occupational Health Psychology), Muzaffer Kaser (Consultant Psychiatrist) and Jacqui Clinch (Consultant Paediatric Rheumatologist and former Vice President of BSR). Burnout is a huge challenge for the NHS. Listen on for insights into how to recognise warning signs of burnout and mental health issues, when and how you might act to support yourself and colleagues, and learnings from a rapid access staff mental health service. 

Resources and initiatives referenced in the episode:

1. Mind Wellness Action Plan for those in a workplace (remote and hybrid work versions are also available)
2. Case study: CPFT's rapid access staff mental health service
3. Cambridge University Hospitals' Clinicians4Clinicians initiative
4. Society of Occupational Medicine's Burnout in Healthcare report
5. Society of Occupational Medicine's Suicide Postvention report

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BSR is the UK's leading specialist medical society for rheumatology and MSK health professionals. To discover how we can support you in delivering the best care for your patients, visit our website.

Join Dr Mariele Gatto in conversation with Dr Chris Wincup as they discuss all things related to lupus immunology, from pathogenesis to treatment decisions.

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How do we approach a patient with rheumatic diseases who have cycled through multiple high cost drugs? In this pod, Dr Roz Benson, BSR Digital Learning Editor chats with Dr Arti Mahto, a consultant rheumatologist. They talk through some challenging cases discussed in the virtual biologics clinic and the role of the MDT in complex decision making.

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In this bonus case based episode Dr Steph Gall from the BSR digital learning board discusses an interesting case of muscle weakness with Dr Lisa Waters a Consultant in Rheumatology and Acute Medicine from Manchester. Can you work out what's going on? 

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In this podcast, Jess Little, specialist MSK physiotherapist, talks to Professor Neil Basu, academic Rheumatologist and Professor Lorna Paul, professor of allied health science about fatigue and particularly what we can do to help patients. It covers everything from the importance to patients of considering fatigue to interventions including the role of personalised exercise plans and cognitive behavioural approaches. 

To read more about the LIFT trial  https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanrhe/article/piis2665-9913(22)00156-4/fulltext

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In this podcast, Kathryn Rigler, Rheumatology specialist physiotherapist, talks to Poppy Greenman, Paediatric occupational therapist, covering how to talk to children and young people about fatigue, measuring fatigue and strategies to overcome it, with practical tips from an expert in this area 

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Dr Ashely Elliot speaks to respiratory consultant Dr Nazia Chaudhuri about interstitial lung disease. This overview covers everything from diagnosing CTD- ILD and an evidenced based management approach to poor prognostic risk factors. 

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