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CPPD is a common occurrence in our elderly inpatients. It can cause significant disability and is important to diagnose and treat. Dr Thomas Bond covers the common and rarer manifestations of this condition to make sure you are confident in treating patients suffering with CPPD.

In this episode, we explore how to recognise asthma mimics, when to question the diagnosis, and how bedside tests and updated guidelines can guide management. We break down what every clinician should know.

This week Dr Sanjida Chowdhury discussed about Subacute Combined Degeneration of Spinal Cord, it's causes, and Management approach. 

This week we are joined by the connective tissue disease lead at University Hospitals Leicester, Dr Shireen Shaffu, to talk about diagnosing lupus. Dr Shaffu provides excellent insight into a systematic approach for lupus assessment. We discuss various disease manifestations, diagnostic criteria and investigations. If you have ever wanted to get one over on Dr House, this week is your week!

Dr Anirudh Kumar discusses practical aspects of assessment and management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome in this episode.Please see the following resource referenced in today's podcast:CIWA-Ar ScaleFollow us on Instagram!Join our Discord server or follow our podcast via our Linktree!

 Not all that’s prescribed is harmless, especially to your kidneys. Our latest episode is now live. In this episode, we’re diving deep into drug-induced nephrotoxicity. You’ll learn: Which medications are most nephrotoxic, how they damage the kidneys, and how to approach management when a drug is suspected

This week, Dr Javvad Haider joins us once again to talk about the management of spasticity. This episode covers a good chink of neurophysiology and pathophysiology to help understand how spasticity is triggered, so we can arrange the best treatments

Dr Katarina Vojtekova Nizamis, Gastroenterology Registrar in Nottingham, takes us through practical aspects of Abdominal Paracentesis in the second of two parts on this topic.Please see the following two videos referenced in today's podcast:]Royal Derby Hospital - Abdominal Therapeutic Paracentesis VideoMedical Education Lothian - Preparing you for Ascitic InterventionsWe recommend considering listening to the following other podcast episodes to supplement this episode:Episode 16 - Ascites and TIPS ProcedurePodomatic Apple Podcasts SpotifyEpisode 262 - Ascitic Tap and Abdominal Paracentesis Part 1Podomatic Apple Podcasts SpotifyFollow us on Instagram!Join our Discord server or follow our podcast via our Linktree!

In this episode, we explore how to approach the history-taking station in PACES, including what themes to prioritise, the role of body language and non-verbal communication, and common mistakes candidates make. Whether you're revising for the exam or improving real-life skills, this one's packed with practical tips.

This week we are covering an important cause of large vessel vasculitis! Takeyasu Arteritis is a complex disease with varying manifestations. Dr Thomas Bond cover's the myriad of presentations of this dangerous condition, as well as covering the immune dysregulation required to allow it in the first place! Don't forget to check out our linktree and leave us some feedback!https://linktr.ee/memcast?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacyf9B2IG3iSmekpHmTtyit7elYHDCk8K1LicHA_3VwBxcFr1A7PQIu4iHvKQ_aem_5sY51Ud-Df7EXjtPpZSonw