Common Rounds: Recent Episodes
The CR Team
Much apologies for the delay in the release of the episode. Today I talk about lung ventilation and mechanics. In the next episode we will discuss lung blood circulation. Enjoy!
In this episode I try to put together the contents of the last episode in preparation for the discussion of concepts of respiratory physiology. In the next episode we will talk about ventilation followed by circulation!
Today we move on to discuss the cells that make up the respiratory tract. I apologise for the delay in releasing the episode, will try harder to stick to schedule. In the meantime, hope you find this useful!
Welcome to the next section of episodes where we discuss the anatomy of the thorax. In the subsequent episodes the episodes to come will involve the cellular structure and physiology, followed by a discussion of pulmonary pathology.
After discussing the effects of an acute event threatening a limb, we discuss the effect of chronic ischaemia on the limb.
Much apologies for the delay in releasing episodes. We talk a little bit about the vascular component of cardiovascular disease as we near the end of this section.
Before we move on to peripheral vascular disease, we discuss the rare but fatal condition of dissection; the end point of aortic aneurysms.
In this episode, we move on to the abdominal aortic aneurysms. Following this, we will talk about the most feared complication of aneurysms; dissection.
Hamed is back, kicking off a series of episodes on aneurysm as we move closer to the completion of cardiology.
In this episode, Andy discusses ventricular tachycardia, a topic that can be difficult to understand but very important in critical care settings.
After talking about AF, Andy discusses the rest of the supraventricular tachycardias, a topic that can be difficult to understand but very important in critical care settings.
Today, Andy will discuss the phenomenon of atrial fibrillation. Another few episodes on tachycardia are to follow, and then we will wrap up the section on cardiology.
And this series on valvular diseases comes to an end with this episode. Next episode will be on arrhythmias.
Moving on, we complete the left sided valve diseases. In the next episode, we will discuss the right sided valvular diseases.
Following on from the last episode, we go into more detail about the manifestation valvular diseases, starting with the left sided valves.
In this episode we discuss the general principles of damage to the valvular heart tissue. In the subsequent episodes, we will go into a little more detail about each of them.
Hi everyone. I have realised that it's taking a lot longer to download episodes than it did when we first started. Hopefully, this is a result of my connection, but I will be working on to fixing this issue as swiftly as I can. Much apologies. (G)
We move on to discuss the diseases of the covering of the heart, a topic I find very interesting, especially because of the complexity they add to chest pain assessment
In this episode, Hamed talks about the cardiomyopathies, and the clinical features that they may result in.
In this episode Hamed talks about something central to not just cardiology, but a lot of medicine from every discipline.
We complete our series on Ischaemic Heart Disease with the classic STEMI, one of the most important ECG signs and diagnoses.
In this episode we discuss the rather challenging parts of ischaemic heart disease, the lack of classic ECG changes making diagnoses harder.
We kick off a series of episodes on ischaemic heart disease with stable angina. Hope you enjoy it!
Merry Christmas!
One of the most important disorders today, and possibly one of the most common. Hypertension has multi-systemic effects, hope this episode covers most of them.
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Another disorder that can have many clinical consequences and can produce some very intriguing clinical signs.
In todays episode, we introduce the concept of myocardial contractility, which will set the basis for the upcoming few episodes and some later in the series when we talk about hypertension and ischaemia.
In this episode, I discuss the concept of myocardial contractility, the basis of understanding the response of cardiac tissue to respond to changes in the haemodynamic status of the body.
Much apologies for the lapse in the release of episodes in the last month. In this episode we move a step forward from the ECG trace to discuss a very broad overview of the ECG patterns that one can expect in categorising pathology. The video for this episode should be out on YouTube before the end of the week and hopefully should make a lot more sense!
Today we kick off a series of episodes on the ECG, starting from the very basics. Hopefully, in the next episode we'll discuss the synthesis of the finding of an ECG and then later on integrate cardiac pathology with the trace we expect on ECG.
In this episode, Bill talks about the steps in the beginning and completely of a heart beat. Regardless, it is still no small episode!
Today, Bill discusses the ion channels and the currents involved in the transmission of signals responsible for cardiac contraction.
In this episode, we do an overview of the histology of the blood vessels, which has a significance in the subsequent episodes when we discuss physiology and pathophysiology. The lymphatic circulation has been deliberately omitted from the discussion; as I felt that it would be better to explain it along with lymph nodes in the context of immunology; which we hope to cover in the future.
Following on from anatomy, we move on to touch on the cellular structure of the heart before we start discussing the physiology of the heart. Hopefully aim to have a more regular schedule in the coming weeks!
Welcome to Cardiology, and today, Bill Maish joins us to talk about the anatomy of the heart and the clinical significance. Hope you enjoy it
Neurology comes to an end with a brief discussion about Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Tomorrow, join us for some Cardiac Anatomy!
The inflammatory conditions of the structures in the eye briefly discussed. 2 more episodes in this series to come.
This week, we wrap up the Neurology segment with the eyes and vision. Because it end up in such a long episode, we decided to cut it down into 3 episodes which I will release serially this week. Part 1 covers refractive errors, strabismus, amblyopia, blocked nasolacrimal duct and diabetic retinopathy. Next Wednesday will be the first episode on Cardiology!
Today, Andy talks through two autoimmune diseases that affect the junction between neurones and transmission to the muscles.
And today we talk about loss of motor function due to dysfunction in the motor neuronal pathway, a famous sufferer of which is Stephen Hawking, as Hamed explains.
And today we talk about loss of motor function due to dysfunction in the motor neuronal pathway, a famous sufferer of which is Stephen Hawking, as Hamed explains.
And now we discuss language disorders that can be a manifestation of various cerebral pathologies.
And now we discuss language disorders that can be a manifestation of various cerebral pathologies.
For the next two episodes we will cover the autoimmune conditions of the central nervous system. Please excuse the quality of this episode, I will come back and fix it in the future.
We end the series on strokes with a short talk on the haemorragic stroke, classifications, risks, pathophysiology, and management.
Finally, learning all that cerebrovascular anatomy is going to come to use as we discuss the effects of ischaemic and haemorrhage strokes in our series starting with transient ischaemic attacks.
We go a little more in detail about Migraines following on from our talk on headaches because of the significance in clinical practice. Hope you enjoy it.
In this episode, we discuss how memory is formed, recalled and lost. Then we discuss circumstances in which they can be lost.
Raised Intracranial Pressure can occur under certain pathologies and they can be emergency situations, so it is important for the clinician to recognise.
In this episode we discuss a clinical sign that is so common that we all have suffered from in one way or another. If you wish to engage your visual pathways to this audio it is available at our YouTube page as always.
Now we move on to discuss a disease that is becoming of rising prevalence in this world. As always from now on; a video on the topic will be uploaded to YouTube, so you may also see the full version there under "Common Rounds".
Today, we talk about Huntington's Disease under our series on Neuropathology. As always from now on; a video on the topic will be uploaded to YouTube, so you may also see the full version there under "Common Rounds".
After another hiatus the Common Rounds are back. We start the segment on Neuropathology with Parkinson's disease, and the video for this discussion is up on YouTube under "Common Rounds".
This year, we have decided to make a few changes in the way our podcasts are created, one change includes the introduction of videos on our YouTube page. While this means that the podcast is moving away from the discussion format, we feel that the video section may provide a more concise way of getting the point across. While we are still learning and trying to improve, feel free to give us feedback and hope you like these new changes.
Towards the end of last year, we recorded a discussion about gender based violence and our world by 3 distinguished speakers- Professor Emily Banks, an epidemiologist with experience researching about Female Genital Mutilation with the World Health Organisation, Dr Alexandra Tyson, who has worked in forensic and medical sexual assault care in Australia, and A/Professor Richard Eves who has researched masculinity in PNG.
The pathways that we discussed in the last episode result in subconscious actions that result in changes in the eye that assist in vision. These reflexes can be examined physically to look for signs of neuropathology.
Now we move on to the fibres that lead the transduction of light to sensory information towards the brain.
Today; we move forward to talk about what is probably the most important of the senses.
In this short episode, we talk about the vestibular system and the fascinating mechanisms within, that help us achieve balance and posture.
Today, we move on to discuss the systems involved in the transduction of auditory information and then transmission into the brain.
After supplying blood to the brain, the venous system takes blood straight back into the circulation; which is discussed in today's episode.
Continuing on, we move further towards the cortical areas of the brain and discuss the functional deficits of the brain in strokes.
When certain sections of the blood supply are affected, various parts of the brain are variably affected. We discuss here the vasculature of the brainstem first, and then the functions they affect.
A very happy new year to everyone! We kick off this year with a discussion with Aleksandar Misev; who has graduated from Med School last year about his elective placement in Ecuador. We hope you like it.
Now we brush up on the remainder of the Cranial Nerves, with a wide array of functions throughout the body.
A very merry Christmas to everyone. As dictated by our schedule, we release this podcast but hope that you are enjoying the holiday as much as we have enjoyed doing the Common Rounds this year. We talk about Cranial Nerves I to VI, responsible for the movements of the eye, the massive Trigeminal nerve and the nerve for transmitting information on smell.
Before we talk about each cranial nerve in juicy detail, we pour some formalin onto all of them and dissect them for a brief discussion about them and their functions.
After the brainstem, we talk about our understanding of the reticular formation and its purported role in human beings.
Continuing on; we discuss the circuitry and connections in the brainstem, and the functions these pathways carry.
Continuing on; we discuss the circuitry and connections in the cerebellum, and the functions these pathways carry.
After our special talk we return to the brain where we discuss the cerebellum and it's functions.
For the 100th episode of the podcast, we had the chance to sit down and talk to a virology professor at the ANU. "Tall Poppy" David Tscharke teaches the subject at the university and his spirited understanding spills into his avidity towards disseminating knowledge to his students, which can be extrapolated from this talk, where we talked about everything. From the basics of what viruses are, to their influence towards human evolution. As he says at the end of the podcast: feel free to challenge or ask questions on this subject! I actually hope that I could have another talk with this delightful scholar.
Following the previous talk, we discuss the circuitry in the brain that are responsible for the functions of the basal ganglia. This is also our 99th episode so yay.
Today, we talk about the isolated nuclei within the Cerebrum, where pathology can result in disorders such as seen in Parkinson's Disease.
This time, we discuss the structures within the diencephalon, and the role they play in signal transmission to higher centres and their role in homeostasis.
In this episode, we talk about reflex circuits, allowing the human self to react quick towards external stimuli under certain conditions.
After a discussion of the tracts towards the brain, we take a turn and head downwards to discuss the nerve pathways that activate skeletal muscle cells, bringing about movement.
In this episode we discuss the regions of the brain that act together to produce intent and action of movement. The knowledge of these areas make it possible to localise pathology in lesions
After our short hiatus, this episode is where we discuss the route that nerves specific to pain take; from the senses to the brain, where they are integrated.
In this episode, we talk about the route that nerves take from the senses to the brain, where they are integrated.
Different sensory modalities are transducer in different mechanisms. In this episode, we discuss these little transducers.
The different regions of the brain and their functions are discussed here. Learn how neurological deficits can occur with certain injuries.
In this episode, we discuss the appearances of spinal cords and important regions and tracts you need to know about!
In this episode, we discuss the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, and the extraordinary balance between the independent systems that determine the bodily state.
Part 2 of a TWO part podcast. Today’s episode we go through GABA, Glutamate and Glycine.
Part 1 of a TWO part podcast. Today’s episode we go through Acetylcholine, Noradrenaline, Dopamine, Serotonin, Histamine and Nitric Oxide.
A genuine and heartfelt talk from ED consultant Professor Caldicott delivering lessons that all medical students and junior doctors should know. It’s not an episode to be missed!
In this episode we’ll go through the synapses between neurons and how they communicate and transmit signals. Join us to find out more!
In this episode we’ll go through the basic structures of Neurons as well has what action potentials are. Join us to find out more!
In this episode we’ll go through what ion channels are and how they relate to membrane potentials.!
In this episode we’ll go through some common soft tissue injuries that occur: Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s elbow etc. Join us to find out more!
A classifications of crystal arthropathies, we discuss how metabolic wastes can accumulate in certain tissues and wreck havoc.
One type of arthritis that you MUST know about. How do you tell the difference between Osteo and Rheumatoid? Find out on the Common Rounds today!
One type of arthritis that should not be confused with reactive arthritis! Find out more about Infective Arthritis on the Common Rounds today!
In this talk, we learn about the compelex issues about donation and helping those in disadvantaged communities in a national and internation communities. Join us as we listen to two senior doctors and a member of the parliament talk about how we can assist those in needs.
Systemic Scleroderma is a disease that is characterized by excess production of collagen that hardens the skin and visceral organs, and also causes vascular dysfunction. Find out more in this episode!
Sjogren Syndrome is characerized by dry eyes and mouth from an autoimmune mediated destruction of the lacrimal and salivary glands. Find out more in this episode!
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is an autoimmune disease involving multiple organs and a vast array of anti-nuclear antibodies. Find out the pathophysiology and the diagnostic criteria from this episode!
In this episode, we got a chance to talk into more depth about some of the issues Prof. Leeder already talked about.
Prof. Emeritus Stephen Leeder addresses ANU medical students about the academic publishing, challenges, and it's future. In particular, he talks about the circumstances revolving his exit from the "Australian Medical Journal."
Join the Common Rounds as we go through Rheumatoid Arthritis and the reason why it occurs.
Ever wonder what happens when bones break? How do you describe a bone fracture? Find out on the Common Rounds.
Ever wonder what osteomyelitis was? What is the most likely cause of it? Find out on the Common Rounds.
We’ve gone through bone formation and osteoporosis. Now we're going to go through what happens when there is an imbalance between osteoblast and osteoclast regulations. Sit back and relax while you enjoy the Common Rounds.
We’ve gone through bone formation. We’re now going to build on that knowledge and go through the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis. Sit back and relax while you enjoy the Common Rounds.
Calcium and Phosphate homeostasis is intimately intertwined. Their regulation ties together intestines, bones and kidneys as well as key regulating hormones such as PTH and Calcitriol. Join us on the Common Rounds as Andy and Hamed go through how PTH and other hormones control calcium levels. Welcome to the Common Rounds.
Today’s episode will go through how osteogenesis occurs and the bone homeostasis that goes along with it. Welcome to the Common Rounds.
Today’s episode will go through how osteogenesis occurs and the bone homeostasis that goes along with it. Welcome to the Common Rounds.
Did you know that Bone and Cartilage are a special type of connective tissue? Join us on the Common Rounds as we go through their components.
What is connective tissue? Is it tissue that connects? How many types can you name? Find out with Hamed and Andy. NOTE: in this episode when we say reticulocyte, we mean reticular cell! Reticulocytes are immature RBCs, the do not produce fibres!!
What is the secret to muscle contraction? Do you know the steps in cross bridge cycling? Does it cost ATP (energy) to relax or to contract the muscle? Find out with the Common Rounds
Welcome to the Common Rounds. Join us as we explore the 3 types of muscles, their properties, appearances and their characteristics!
Today we're going through some basic prinicples of radiation oncology. How does it work? How is it different to chemotherapy. What are the benefits of it? Find out with Andy and Hamed how those beams of invisible rays can kill tumor cells.'
Unlike other tumor, even a benign brain tumor that doesn't metastasise can be quite deadly. Find out on the Common Rounds why this is the case, and what types of brain tumors are there!
Skin cancers are really prevalent in Australia. This is a tough and broad subject, but it's also super important! Find out what Squamous cell carcinomas, Basal cell carcinomas and Melanomas are with Hamed and Andy
To all the guys out there, this is a list of potential tumors that happen in your precious region. Listen up and stay safe!
What kind of tumors can you find in the female genital tract? Find out with Hamed and Andy!
What do you do when you've got a cancer that you're sure is a metastasis but you can't figure out where it's from? Who you gonna call? Maybe your pathologist... Anywho, we'll go through what they'll be looking out for.'
How do you classify lung cancers? Small and non-small cell! What implication does it have? You’ll find out!
One does not learn about cancers without understanding the staging. Come join us as we talk through what determines the stage of a cancer. Sometimes the size matters, other times it doesn’t. Huh! Interesting.
You know we love to get the basics down pat. We’ve compiled some information that you MUST know about before you learn about the area of oncology.
Ever wonder how transfusion reactions occurred? Why is it so important to know your patient’s blood type and various antigens. Join us on the Common Rounds as we learn about blood typing and how to prevent transfusion reactions.
Join the Common Rounds as we go into detail about what goes wrong when plasma cells produce large amounts of antibodies. Learn about Multiple Myeloma and it’s clinical features CRABs. Find out what MGUS means
Join the Common Rounds as we go into detail about lab findings and clinical features of Hodgkin’s and Non-hodgkin’s lymphomas. We will cover Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia’s, Follicular lymphomas and Diffuse Large Cell Lymphoma, Burkitt Lymphoma
Did you know that a difference between CML and AML is that CML cells are more mature and functioning? What do you call a disease where there is too much RBCs? Join us on the Common Rounds and learn more about Myeoloproliferative Disorders
Having trouble differentiating ALL and AML? Refresh your knowledge about the acute leukemias with us!
Let's look at what happens when the stem cells or progenitor cells start dysfunctioning.
Why do some people bleed more easily? Today we focus on clotting disorders involving platelet disorders!
Why do some people bleed more easily? Today we focus on clotting disorders involving the coagulation cascade!
Join the Common Rounds as we cover Hemophilia, DIC and other conditions
What happens when your clotting cascade is too active? What makes them overactive? Perhaps - too many clotting factors, or too little inhibitors?
Find out with the Common Rounds.
The clotting cascade arguably is one of the largest headache inducing topics every med student encounters.
Don't worry, we've got some ways to simplify it! Join us on the Common Rounds and learn this topic within 30 mins!
What happens when your hemoglobin goes horribly wrong? Thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia are probably two of the most well known hemoglobinopathies.
Join the Common Rounds as we talk through what happens when those oxygen carriers become defective.
How do you classify hemolytic anemias? What are common signs and findings in these cases? Can you explain hereditary spherocytosis, G6PD deficiency or pyruvate kinase deficiency?
Join us on the Common Rounds as we talk through intra and extravascular hemolysis!
Dr Christine Phillips is the clinical director at the Companion House. In this talk, she explains some of the hardships asylum seekers have to face in Australia.
Part 2 of our discussion on anemias. Join us as we talk about causes to macro and normocytic anemias
Microcytic anaemias occur when the RBC sizes are smaller than usual. Why is that the case? Once you find out, you'll find it hard to forget again!
That thingy that carries oxygen in the blood? Did we confuse you enough, listen to the episode to clear it out.
Without these process, the subject bleeds or dies out of an infection. Learn how the body produces immune cells and platelets in a concise and sharp manner.
Welcome to our next segment, haematology. Before we dig into pathology, lets start with the basics.
Viral hepatitis is a MUST KNOW for medical students. Having trouble remembering the viruses? Come and have a listen.
Viral hepatitis is a MUST KNOW for medical students. Having trouble remembering the viruses or reading serologies? Come and have a listen.
Prepare the tea and bring out that fancy gluten-free dessert while you listen to Hamed and Andy talk about the basics of Coeliac disease!
Error during podcast- HLA DQ2, DQ8 are responsible to create recognition sites for MHC class II.
Can you distinguish between Crohns and Ulcerative Collitis? You will be when you finish listening.
These following diseases are a MUST know-know for a doctor. What do the following terms mean? Dyspepsia? Dysphagia? Huh? What is the mechanistic cause behind Achalasia?
A fatty liver is when there is excess fat droplets being deposited in hepatocytes. Usually this occurs from damages done to the liver. Alcohol is one of such factors to cause damage, but is it the only one? What other disease processes will alcohol lead to in the liver?
Stay tuned and learn about alcoholic liver disease, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
A fatty liver is when there is excess fat droplets being deposited in hepatocytes. Usually this occurs from damages done to the liver. Alcohol is one of such factors to cause damage, but is it the only one? What other disease processes will alcohol lead to in the liver?
Stay tuned and learn about alcoholic liver disease, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
Do you know what cirrhosis is? Why does it look nodular? What are common complications? Why do these complications come to be?
If you can answer these questions, skip this episode and move one. Otherwise, join us again as we talk you through the answers.
Do you know what cirrhosis is? Why does it look nodular? What are common complications? Why do these complications come to be?
If you can answer these questions, skip this episode and move one. Otherwise, join us again as we talk you through the answers.
What is this GORD…GERD….uh.. NERD? What is this? How is this caused?
What are the main types of anti-reflux treatments? How many can you name?
Join Hamed and Andy as they talk about reflux.
Our world is an obesogenic environment. Join us as we explore the key hormones related to appetite regulation, neural pathways that control our appetite and also other hedonistic pathways that make us hungry.
Are you craving for McDonalds right now? Well put down that burger and listen to what we have to say before you take a bite. You’re craving may not be because you’re hungry and low on nutrition.
Join us as we talk about the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. We explore the secretion of the exocrine pancreas and it’s important role in digestion. Do you know what it’s role is? If not, get clicking and start listening.
What is in your saliva? Why does tofu taste bland? What exactly is in gastric secretions and why doesn’t it eat through your gut walls?
Find out this episode as Hamed and Andy talk through characteristics and mechanisms of secretions from different segments of the GIT.
Pilot episode of the Common Rounds! Warning - Two very fresh hosts trying podcasting the first time. We appologise for the poor quality, we promise it gets better
What are the four layers of the GIT tract? What are the phases of swallowing? How does peristalsis occur? What nerves are involved up regulating and down regulating motility? What on earth are secretin, CCK, GIP?
Listen to Andy and Hamed attempt to describe these concepts in their very first show. They may be a bit shy, so be nice guys!