Pre PACES Podcast

Mr Steve Lash, consultant ophthalmic surgeon with prior optometry training and a retinovitreal fellowship, walks through fundoscopy and approaches to gradual visual loss. Short, focused segments cover cataracts, glaucoma, AMD, diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa and practical fundoscopy exam tips. The show also dives into sports psychology for performance under pressure.

Dr. Hamish Morrison, a neurology registrar specializing in seizures and epilepsy, joins to shed light on partial or focal seizures. He explains the critical distinction between focal and generalized seizures, emphasizing the role of brain regions in symptoms. The conversation highlights how focal seizures can mimic migraines and TIAs, making accurate diagnosis essential for medical exams. Hamish also discusses preferred medications for treatment, like lamotrigine and levetiracetam, ensuring listeners grasp the complexities of these conditions.

Sam was joined this week by Dr Sarmila Sinha, Consultant Psychiatrist and expert in Stress Management to discuss managing exam stress and stress in the NHS. Sarmila is a best-selling author of 'An Expert Guide to Stress Management' and founder of Living Life Stress Free.^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Omar Asghar, a consultant cardiologist specializing in inherited cardiac conditions, discusses hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and its variants, including obstructive and non-obstructive types. He dives into genetic implications and how to spot red flags during examinations. Omar details diagnostic investigations, risk stratification, and treatment options ranging from lifestyle advice to invasive procedures. The conversation also includes a fun quiz where Omar reveals his passion for Liverpool FC, showcasing his versatile expertise beyond cardiology!

This week in our Being A Med Reg (BAMR) series, we welcome along fantastic host of the Home of Medicine podcast, Dr Amie Burbridge, Acute Medicine Consultant in Coventry & Warwickshire. Amie tells of her extensive experience as a medical SpR, as well as giving us her top 3 attributes of fantastic medical registrars. You can listen to the Home of Medicine on the link below!Listen to the Home of Medicine HERE^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Iain Wilkinson, a consultant geriatrician and movement disorders expert, dives into the nuances of Parkinsonism. He explains the key differences between Parkinsonism and Parkinson's disease, outlines essential examination techniques, and discusses differential diagnoses. Iain also covers management strategies, including medication options and the importance of multidisciplinary support. Plus, tune in for Iain's fun quiz on modern folk music, showcasing his hidden talent and passion for the genre!

This episode we invited back Dr Jennie Gough, to reflect on her IMT training program. She gives us the good, the bad and the ugly of the new internal medical training programme. Sam & Jenn also reflect on their time being the Med Reg on call and give a ton of advice that they would have wanted to know on starting as a new medical reg!^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Diana Kavanagh, a respiratory consultant at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust and host of the Respiratory GURU podcast, dives into the intricacies of bronchiectasis. She explains its causes, clinical findings, and highlights important examination techniques. Key topics include red flags, auscultation findings, and essential management strategies. Diana also shares insight into investigations and common pathogens associated with the condition. To top it off, she participates in a fun quiz about George Ezra!

Welcome to the second part of Sam's sit down with Dr Anita Banerjee (@anitaobsmed), Consultant in Obstetric Medicine, Endocrinology and Diabetes and General Medicine. In this episode, Sam and Anita discuss hypertension in pregnancy along with asthma, epilepsy and heart failure. Anita also tackles Harry Potter as her Quiz the Consultant topic!^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * *Timestamps:02:30 Hypertension in pregnancy13:00 Investigations and management of HTN in pregnancy24:30 Asthma in pregnancy25:40 Epilepsy in pregnancy29:25 Heart failure in pregnancy38:00 Quiz the Consultant: Harry PotterMusic:Chase & Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sam was joined by Dr Anita Banerjee (@anitaobsmed) to discuss the topic of pregnancy in PACES and the emerging specialty of Obstetric Medicine! In this first part, Anita and Sam discuss two HUGE topics of gestational diabetes and venous thromboembolism in pregnancy, covering all the pertinent aspects of managing these patients which can be, at best, daunting and, at worst, TERRIFYING. ^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.