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Ever wondered why some plaques rupture and others sit there politely not causing an MI? Dr Chris Wall talks to us about atherosclerosis in this weeks episode, describing what makes a plaque "vulnerable", and the role of inflammation in plaque development. Don't miss out on this atherosclerosis rundown.If you get chance, please take 5 minutes to let us know what you think of the podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEEdl5sLI7qguJG6nWS9roU5uTzQ13PKjKqzmP-gZhlCrgXg/viewform

Dr Sumeet Singhal, consultant neurologist at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, discussed about Clinical approach to FND . 

This week we take a closer look at Tumour Lysis Syndrome, following the September guideline update from the BSH. Dr Aritri Mandal covers everything you need to know about diagnosing, monitoring and treating this life threatening complication of malignancy!Please look at our instagram page for questions related to the topicPlease click on our linktree on our instagram page to access our feedback form!https://www.instagram.com/mem.cast/

Dr Shireen Shaffu covers all aspects of SLE treatment, from induction to maintenance therapy. We cover how to manage patients and pregnancy, as well as side effects of therapeutic drugs. Tune in for a whistlestop tour of all thingse SLE treatment!

In this episode, we explore Friedreich’s ataxia:  what it is, the key clinical signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and the essential aspects of ongoing care. 

Dr Sumeet Singhal is a consultant neurologist, working at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He is an FND expert and discusses presentations of FND. 

VEXAS syndrome is an autoinflammatory syndrome affecting predominantly men over 50s. Tune in this week to learn about this rare but important differential in your patients with fevers and rashes who are not responding to antibiotics. Dr Thomas Bond will take you through how VEXAS came to be discovered, and how you can discover it in your patients!

Head injuries extend beyond the brain, impacting multiple organ systems and leading to complex complications. In this episode, we explore traumatic brain injury, its systemic effects and complications , and key considerations in critical care management.

This week Dr Sanjida Chowdhury, Neurology Trainee, discusses RCVS, it's overview, psychophysiology, clinical presentation, investigation and treatment. 

In this episode, we tackle some of the most common ethical and professionalism scenarios you’ll face in the PACES exam. We’ll walk through the core principles of medical ethics (autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice) and show you how to apply these concept in clinical practice.