Pre PACES Podcast

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.

Dr. Tom Minton, a neurology registrar and PhD candidate, dives deep into myotonic dystrophy, discussing its genetics, symptoms, and crucial clinical signs. He shares insights on conducting thorough cranial and peripheral nerve examinations, highlighting gold star signs to look for. Tom also addresses differential diagnoses and the importance of multidisciplinary management. Additionally, he tackles a fun quiz on Wales, showcasing his light-hearted side amidst serious medical topics.

This episode Sam brings Dr Tommy Isaac aboard the podcast to discuss a topic which comes up very often in PACES and that is confidentiality. Given this is a topic which spans across all ages I should probably provide full disclosure that Tommy is a paediatric registrar, but he's been generous enough to take some time out from watching cartoons and colouring in to join us to discuss this potentially hazardous topic!^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Timestamps:3:36 Principles of confidentiality22:51 Case scenarios  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Dr. Ajay Verma, a consultant gastroenterologist, as he dives deep into inflammatory bowel disease with essential insights and management strategies. He breaks down the crucial tests for diagnosing IBD, including bloods and imaging techniques, and reviews treatment options for both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Verma also discusses complications, maintenance strategies, and the importance of supportive care. To lighten the mood, he takes on a fun quiz about Premier League top scorers, showcasing his wit and football knowledge!

Join Dr. Ajay Verma, a consultant gastroenterologist known for his insightful 'gastro twirls' on Twitter, as he dives into the world of inflammatory bowel disease. He explains the differences between Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, shares tips on effectively examining patients, and highlights key external markers during assessments. Dr. Verma emphasizes the role of family history, smoking, and social impacts on IBD management. Plus, look forward to his upcoming quiz on Premier League top scorers!

Dr. Anna Francis, a neurology specialist registrar, dives into the complexities of Myasthenia Gravis, focusing on its history, examination techniques, and management strategies. She explains the significance of fatigable weakness and the common presentations in exams, such as droopy eyelids and diplopia. Discover the triggers for exacerbations, differential diagnoses, and the importance of timely intervention, especially in myasthenic crises. The conversation wraps up with a fun quiz segment, showing Anna's lighter side!

Welcome to 2022 listeners! As a last final hurrah to 2021 we are finishing off with some more of our best bits from the first year of the Pre PACES Podcast! We've been joined by so many fantastic registrar and consultant guests, and have been so grateful for them giving up their time to provide some education for you, wherever you are in your medical training. We hope you've found the pod helpful so far and look out for more episodes coming in early 2022! ^_^ 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.

Welcome to our roundup of best bits of all of our podcasts over the course of 2021. All of these bits have been hand picked for their high value and how helpful they might be if you encounter a similar situation in PACES! Thank you ALL for your contributions, tweets, emails and most of all for taking the time out to listen to the pod. We really appreciate all the support and hope you'll continue to listen going into 2022! ^_^ 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.