In this episode, Dr Bryan Dicken addresses the topic of pyloric stenosis. Listen and learn:

• why you need to know this
• what you should look for on history and physical
• how to treat a child with pyloric stenosis

Running time 11:19

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In this episode, Dr Jonathan White addresses the issue of screening for colon cancer.

Who should be screened, and how should screening be performed?

Learn about:

• how to identify patients at high, moderate and population risk of colon cancer
• the role of FOB testing
• practical advice for patients about to have a colonoscopy

Running time: 28:37

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White addresses the problem of abdominal trauma. Topics covered include:

• assessment of the patient with abdominal trauma
• indications for urgent surgery
• uses of DL, FAST and CT scanning
• management of injuries to the liver, spleen, kidney, GI tract and pancreas

Running time: 27:54.

Here are the PDF notes for episode 19.

In this episode, Dr Peter Metcalfe talks about common problems he encounters as a pediatric urologist. Conditions covered include:

• problems with the foreskin
• the undescended testicle
• hypospadias
• ambiguous genitalia

Running time: 25:40

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In this episode, Dr Jaret Olson discusses the conditions of cleft lip and palate. Learning points include:

• inheritance patterns of the conditions
• management of problems with feeding, middle ear infections, speech and facial growth

Running time: 11:51

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In this episode, Dr Kal Ansari tackles the common problem of epistaxis (bleeding from the nose). Listen and learn about:

• pathophysiology of the condition
• important points in the history and physical exam
• management of the nosebleed
• indications for packing and referral

Running time: 14:40

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses the condition of anal fissure.

Listen and learn:

• the pathophysiology of anal fissure
• important points in the history and physical
• differential diagnosis
• chemical, neurological and surgical management of anal fissure

Running time: 22:53

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In this episode, Dr Keith Rourke discusses problems with the prostate.

Listen and learn about:

• the symptoms of BPH
• key points of the history and physical
• investigation of BPH
• medical and surgical treatment of BPH

Running time: 23:22

Here are the PDF notes for episode 13.

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White provides a beginner's guide to acute pancreatitis.

Learning points include:

• Recognising the patient with pancreatitis
• Making the diagnosis
• Causes of pancreatitis
• How to manage the patient with pancreatitis

Running time: 20:56

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In this episode, Dr Kal Ansari discusses the symptom of dizziness. Topics covered include:

• the causes of dizziness
• regulation of balance
• management of the patient who is dizzy

Running time: 11:10

Here are the PDF notes for episode 11.

In this episode, Dr Keith Rourke tackles the topic of hematuria. Listen and learn:

• how should you manage the patient with blood in their pee?
• where might the blood be coming from?
• what are the key parts of the history and physical exam?
• what tests are needed?

Running time: 13:26

• Evaluating a patient with thyroid enlargement or nodules
• Common presentations
• Differential diagnosis
• Vital points to note on history and physical exam
• Main diagnostic modalities
• Indications for, and complications of, thyroid surgery

Here are the PDF notes for episode 10.

Here are the PDF notes for episode 9.