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Rhesus Medicine Podcast - Medical Education

Dr Rhys Welnitschuk

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 150

A library of concise medical podcasts to help Medical students and other Health Profession students to quickly learn (and remember!) topics for their exams.

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Ectopic Pregnancy

Episode 151

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 • Duration 12:04

Ectopic pregnancy explained, including pathophysiology and most common locations, as well as risk factors and ectopic pregnancy symptoms. Also includes diagnosis (including ultrasound findings) and treatment options (expectant, medical and surgical).

Notes & Practice Questions: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/gynecology

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Ectopic Pregnancy?
1:14 Ectopic Pregnancy Pathophysiology
3:29 Ectopic Pregnancy Risk Factors & Causes
4:25 Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms
5:55 Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis
8:07 Ectopic Pregnancy Treatment

Social Media:
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Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.

#medicalmnemonic #medicalmnemonics #rhesusmedicine #studymedicine #studygram #medstudent #medicalschool

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Acute Appendicitis

Episode 150

Thursday, September 17, 2026 • Duration 10:39

Acute Appendicitis explained, including classic and atypical appendicitis symptoms, the pathophysiology of appendicitis, as well as causes, diagnosis (including scores like the Alvarado score) and treatment.

PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/products/general-surgery

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Appendicitis?
0:32 Appendicitis Pathophysiology
2:00 Causes of Appendicitis
2:59 Appendicitis Symptoms & Signs
5:29 Appendicitis Diagnosis
8:44 Appendicitis Treatment / Appendectomy

LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA:
https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/

Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.

References

BMJ Best Practice (2026) Acute appendicitis. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000094
Di Saverio, S., Podda, M., De Simone, B., et al. (2020) 'Diagnosis and treatment of acute appendicitis: 2020 update of the WSES Jerusalem guidelines', World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 15(1), p.27. Available at: https://wjes.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13017-020-00306-3
Moris, D., Paulson, E.K. and Pappas, T.N. (2021) 'Diagnosis and management of acute appendicitis in adults: a review', JAMA, 326(22), pp.2299-2311. Available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34905026
MSD Manual (2024) Appendicitis. Available at: https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/acute-abdomen-and-surgical-gastroenterology/appendicitis
StatPearls Publishing (2024) Appendicitis. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493193/
Bhangu, A., Søreide, K., Di Saverio, S., Assarsson, J.H. and Drake, F.T. (2015) 'Acute appendicitis: modern understanding of pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management', The Lancet, 386(10000), pp.1278-1287. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26460662
Flum, D.R., Davidson, G.H., Monsell, S.E., et al. (2020) 'A randomized trial comparing antibiotics with appendectomy for appendicitis', New England Journal of Medicine, 383(20), pp.1907-1919. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33017106
Addiss, D.G., Shaffer, N., Fowler, B.S. and Tauxe, R.V. (1990) 'The epidemiology of appendicitis and appendectomy in the United States', American Journal of Epidemiology, 132(5), pp.910-925. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2239906

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Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Episode 149

Monday, September 7, 2026 • Duration 11:28

Vitamin B12 Deficiency explained, including the role and absorption of Vitamin B12, the causes and mechanisms causing B12 deficiency as well as the symptoms. We also look at the diagnosis of B12 deficiency including testing MMA or Homocysteine, as well as treatment options.

PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/products/haematology

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Vitamin B12?
0:39 Vitamin B12 Absorption Pathway
2:37 Vitamin B12 Deficiency Causes
4:50 Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms
6:57 Vitamin B12 Deficiency Diagnosis
9:41 Vitamin B12 Deficiency Treatment

LINK TO MNEMONICS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-XE7PiwGgE&list=PLGNSE_HvIV4t7a33bbHN1fq-j_tge0Gmp

LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA:
https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/

References

BMJ Best Practice (2026) Vitamin B12 deficiency. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/822
MSD Manual (2025) Vitamin B12 deficiency. Available at: https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/nutritional-disorders/vitamin-deficiency-dependency-and-toxicity/vitamin-b12-deficiency
Mohamed, M., Thio, J., Thomas, R.J.S. and Phillips, J. (2020) 'Pernicious anaemia', BMJ, 369, m1319. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m1319
Langan, R.C. and Goodbred, A.J. (2017) 'Vitamin B12 deficiency: recognition and management', American Family Physician, 96(6), pp.384-389. Available at:

Approach to Chest Pain

Episode 148

Thursday, August 27, 2026 • Duration 10:56

An approach to chest pain, featuring the main life threatening conditions we don't want to miss - including typical features in the history and physical exam, ECG and recommended further investigations.

PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/products/assessment-or-interpretation

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Timestamps:
0:00 Chest Pain Introduction
0:40 Acute Coronary Syndrome
3:17 Tension Pneumothorax
4:03 Pulmonary Embolism
5:14 Cardiac Tamponade
6:30 Aortic Dissection
7:43 Esophageal Rupture
8:34 Cardiac vs Non Cardiac Chest Pain (Other Causes of Chest Pain)

LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.

References

BMJ Best Practice (2026) Assessment of chest pain – Differential diagnosis of symptoms. BMJ Publishing Group.
Farkas, J. (2025) Approach to chest pain. EMCrit Project. Published 15 January 2025.
McGill Journal of Medicine (n.d.) Approach to: Chest pain. McGill Journal of Medicine.
Kendall, J.M. and Hancock, I. (2019) Chest Pain Syndromes. RCEMLearning EMFP. Published 16 July 2019.

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Approach to Shortness of Breath

Episode 147

Friday, August 7, 2026 • Duration 06:07

An approach to dyspnea (shortness of breath), including the dyspnea pyramid to remember the differentials, as well as key investigations that help identify the cause, as well as common patterns in the history and physical examination.

PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/products/assessment-or-interpretation

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Dyspnea?
0:19 The Dyspnea Pyramid
2:50 Dyspnea History & Physical Exam Patterns
4:43 Dyspnea Investigations

LINK TO MNEMONICS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-XE7PiwGgE&list=PLGNSE_HvIV4t7a33bbHN1fq-j_tge0Gmp

LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA:
https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/

Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.

References

BMJ Best Practice (2025) Evaluation of dyspnoea in adults. BMJ Publishing Group.
BMJ Best Practice (2025) Acute dyspnoea. BMJ Publishing Group.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2025) Breathlessness. Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS).
MSD Manual Professional Edition (2025) Dyspnea. MSD Manual Professional Edition.
StatPearls (2024) Dyspnea. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing.
Parshall, M.B., Schwartzstein, R.M., Adams, L., Banzett, R.B., Manning, H.L., Bourbeau, J., Calverley, P.M.A., Gift, A.G., Harver, A., Lareau, S.C., Mahler, D.A. and O'Donnell, D.E. (2012) An Official American Thoracic Society Statement: Update on the Mechanisms, Assessment, and Management of Dyspnea. , 185(4), pp.435–452.

Chest X-Ray Interpretation

Episode 146

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 • Duration 12:14

Chest X-ray interpretation made easy, a systematic approach to reading CXR. See on YouTube for pathology examples!

PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/products/assessment-or-interpretation

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Timestamps:

0:00 Chest X-Ray Basics
0:37 D- Details
0:55 R - Radiography and Image Quality
2:49 A - Airway & Bronchi
3:50 B - Breathing (Lungs & Pleura)
6:33 C - Cardiac & Circulation (Heart & Systemic Vessels)
8:51 D - Diaphragm and Below
9:54 E - External (Bones & Soft Tissues)
10:51 F - Foreign Bodies
11:19 Closing Thoughts

LINK TO MORE MNEMONICS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-XE7PiwGgE&list=PLGNSE_HvIV4t7a33bbHN1fq-j_tge0Gmp

LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA:
https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/

Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.

References

Radiopaedia (2025) Chest radiograph. Radiopaedia.org. Available at: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/chest-radiograph?lang=gb
Radiopaedia (2025) Chest X-ray review: ABCDEF. Radiopaedia.org. Available at: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/chest-x-ray-review-abcdef?lang=gb

Liver Function Test Interpretation

Episode 145

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 • Duration 11:13

Liver Function Test (LFT) Interpretation made easy, reviewing the tests included within an LFT as well as the main patterns of Cholestatic vs Hepatocellular injury seen, as well as potential causes. Also includes further details on bilirubin, albumin and clotting profiles, as well as some LFT interpretation pearls and further investigations.

PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/products/assessment-or-interpretation

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Timestamps:
0:00 What are Liver Function Tests?
1:43 LFT Cholestatic Pattern
3:07 LFT Hepatocellular Pattern
5:18 LFT Bilirubin
7:46 LFT Albumin & Clotting Profile
8:25 LFT Interpretation Pearls
9:54 LFT Interpretation Further Investigations

LINK TO MNEMONICS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-XE7PiwGgE&list=PLGNSE_HvIV4t7a33bbHN1fq-j_tge0Gmp

LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA:
https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/

Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.

References

Geeky Medics (2025) Interpretation of liver function tests (LFTs). Geeky Medics. Available at: https://geekymedics.com/interpretation-of-liver-function-tests-lfts/
NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service (2024) Assessing liver function and interpreting liver blood tests. Specialist Pharmacy Service. Available at: https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/assessing-liver-function-and-interpreting-liver-blood-tests/ ()

Urinalysis - Urine Dipstick Interpretation

Episode 144

Friday, June 12, 2026 • Duration 08:40

An approach to interpreting urinalysis, particularly urine dipstick interpretation. Includes main differentials for each test on the dipstick, alongside tips on urine inspection prior to dipping, as well as potential next steps

PDFs available at: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/assessment-or-interpretation

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Urinalysis?
0:21 Urine Inspection - Colour, Turbidity, Odour
2:04 Urine Dipstick Process
2:35 Urine Dipstick Interpretation
7:25 Next Steps

LINK TO MNEMONICS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-XE7PiwGgE&list=PLGNSE_HvIV4t7a33bbHN1fq-j_tge0Gmp

LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Episode 143

Monday, June 1, 2026 • Duration 12:00

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) explained, including pathophysiology, causes and a mnemonic for SLE symptoms (SOAP BRAIN MD). We also cover the EULAR / ACR diagnostic criteria for SLE, as well as SLE treatment.

PDFs available at: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/rheumatology

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Timestamps
0:00 What is SLE? (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
1:02 SLE Pathophysiology
3:08 SLE Causes
4:21 SLE Symptoms (SLE Mnemonic SOAP BRAIN MD)
7:13 SLE Diagnosis (EULAR & ACR criteria)
9:22 SLE Treatment

LINK TO MNEMONICS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-XE7PiwGgE&list=PLGNSE_HvIV4t7a33bbHN1fq-j_tge0Gmp

LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA:
https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/

References

BMJ Best Practice (2025) Systemic lupus erythematosus – Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. BMJ Best Practice. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/103
Lupus Foundation of America (n.d.) The history of lupus. Lupus Foundation of America. Available at: https://www.lupus.org/resources/the-history-of-lupus
EdRheum (n.d.) Systemic lupus erythematosus. EdRheum. Available at: https://edrheum.org/systemic-lupus/
MSD Manual Professional Edition (2025) Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). MSD Manual Professional Edition. Available at: https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/systemic-rheumatic-diseases/systemic-lupus-erythematosus-sle

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

Episode 142

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 • Duration 08:51

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardiac Syndrome (POTS) explained, including proposed pathophysiology, as well as different subtypes. We also review signs and symptoms of POTS, as well as POTS diagnosis and criteria as well as POTS treatment.

PDFs available at: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/cardiology

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome?
0:23 Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome Pathophysiology
2:57 Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome Symptoms
3:53 Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome Diagnosis
5:07 Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome Treatment

LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA:
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References

BMJ Best Practice (2025) Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome – Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. BMJ Best Practice. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000308
PoTS UK (n.d.) Home. PoTS UK. Available at: https://www.potsuk.org/
Raj, S.R., Guzman, J.C., Harvey, P. et al. (2020) ‘Canadian Cardiovascular Society position statement on postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and related disorders of chronic orthostatic intolerance’, Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 36(3), pp. 357–372. Available at: https://onlinecjc.ca/article/S0828-282X(19)31550-8/fulltext

Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.

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