15 Minute Medicine

In this episode, Farai and Efosa go through the management of penetrating abdominal trauma, specifically a gunshot wound. This case was provided by Dr Philip Yao, a general surgeon from Singapore.

In this episode Farai and Efosa discuss key points around a case of necrotising fasciitis seen by Farai during his time as an intern.

In our latest episode Farai and Efosa discuss a case presented by Professor Ronnie Baticulon a paediatric neurosurgeon from Manila in the Philippines. We hope this episode can pack as many punches as the "Thrilla in Manila" although in an academic sense. Enjoy!

We follow up our last episode with a clinical case from Ms Khundkar. We discuss a clinical case of burns in a young child and the treatment challenges this common problem presents.

In this episode Krithi has a discussion with Ms Roba Khundkar . A consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon as well as senior lecturer in global surgery at Oxford. They discuss the revolving dynamics and ethics within global surgery and how the current pandemic has highlighted this.

Starting off our series of cases discussing standout cases from surgeons across the globe. In this week's episode we are reviewing a case discussed with us by Professor Chris Lavy. A stalwart in global surgery. He is an orthopaedic surgeon who has been instrumental in setting up the College of Surgeons of East and Southern Africa (COSECSA), the Oxford Global Surgery group and recently built the CURE children's hospital of Zimbabwe. He discusses a case from much earlier in his career where context made a big difference to to his differential diagnosis. PS we are only joking about reviewing your qualifications Professor Lavy :)

In this episode we interview a stalwart in the field of global surgery and head of Global Surgery at UCT Professor Salome Maswime. We delve into her journey thus far and hear some of her insights in tackling the lack of access to safe affordable surgical care amongst our population.

In our second episode of the season we chat to Professor Muloiwa. He is a paediatrician working at UCT and Groote Schuur Hospital. Besides paediatrics, his interest lie with vaccines, coffee, photography and a multitude of other things. We chatted to him about his beginnings in medicine as well as the process of getting a vaccine to our population. Enjoy! #paediatrician #paeds #vaccines #15minutemedicine #15mm #medicine #covid #podcast #meded

In this first episode of season 3 first recorded on the 21st of December 2020, with all 4 members of the team are present for the very first time as they discuss the way the covid-19 virus has affected their lives. We have a chance to compare the response at that point when many countries in the world were about to enter a second wave and very few countries had started rolling out vaccines where as now most countries around the world have at least some access to vaccines (debatable). Sit back and relax as the team takes a look back at the year that was 2020

In our last episode for this season we discuss some of the ways one can protect your peace in the workplace and foster a healthy work environment.

In this episode the team continue on form our last episode on and discuss the issues encountered when working with a toxic colleague with a particular focus on toxic seniors and how one can go about dealing with such an individual. No boss was harmed in the making of this podcast

In our final series of this second season, the 15 minute medicine team takes on workplace dynamics, with an emphasis on toxicity (unfortunately we could not get Britney Spears onto the podcast) in the workplace. Some personal experiences are shared with a whole lot of self reflection. This is definitely an episode that we can all relate to.

In this episode we discuss the importance of sleep, some effects of the lack of sleep and whether we think doctors get enough. We also briefly touch on what we think can be done about it.

In this week's episode Krithi and Farai unravel the effects that language has on our ability to deliver equitable healthcare. Throughout the episode they contrast their different experiences and challenges with patients that speak different languages to themselves.

What is the point of a lockdown? What informatio is important information when we start to analyse data? How do we use this information to influence our decision making? What if the information does not tell the truth? In our final episode of our black mirror series, we look at ways government can and in some cases have been looking at finding ways to move towards ending lockdowns, but we throw in a bit of a twist, because that is what we do.

Throughout social media there has been a running joke that we are living through our very own black mirror episode during the current covid 19 pandemic. As much as this is a joke, we should analyse current and potential technological and government advances to make sure this does not become a reality. In part 2 of our 15 minute medicine take on black mirror, we have a look at how technology developed by apple and google to fight covid 19 through contact tracing can be both a blessing and a curse.

In this episode we discuss a possible near future innovation with a twist. Drawing inspiration from the Netflix series Black Mirror we discuss what the future could be like with a diagnostic robot in the comfort of your own home

In part 2 of our series on early childhood interventions, Krithi and Farai turn the discussion to the role of nutrition in a child's development. The topic ranges from fried chicken takeouts to the Barker hypothesis. Try to keep up!

In this episode Farai and Krithi delve into the world of early childhood development as effective public health interventions for our populations. In the first episode they look at examples such Too small to fail, Sesame street and more. In the next episode, they will look at the role nutrition plays.

In this episode Nicholas , Farai and Efosa discuss the type of individual best suited to run a hospital and their reasons why.

Do we need more generalist doctors or specialists? Both! But if you had to choose which between the two, it gets a bit more tricky. Join the gang as they try to reason out what is more important in our current healthcare climate.

In our 3rd episode, we welcome our UK correspondent Krithi Ravi onto the podcast for the first time. She leads a discussion inequalities in maternal mortality, comparing the UK and South Africa.

In episode 2 of this season, we introduce our newest member of the 15 Minute Medicine team - Dr Nick Mutanda-Musoke. He and Efosa engage in an enlightening episode on Big Pharma with some help from a special guest.

In the first episode of season 2 Farai is joined by guests to discuss what is known and unknown about the current corona virus pandemic, with a particular focus on South Africa. Please note that this was recorded on 29/03/2020 so facts and figures after this date will be different. This episode was planned and made with help from members of the South African Global Surgical Society.

In our final episode of a very long first season, EM Guidance healthcare app, hosts us at one of their meetup talks. We discuss the potential use that podcasts like our own and many others can have in healthcare and our daily lives. Thank you again to EM Guidance for hosting us

In our final episode of a very long first season, EM Guidance healthcare app, hosts us at one of their meetup talks. We discuss the potential use that podcasts like our own and many others can have in healthcare and our daily lives. Thank you again to EM Guidance for hosting us.

An episode describing a clinical case as well as a brief overview of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura Additional reading 1. Joly B, Coppo P, Veyradier A. Thrombotic thrombotic purpura. Blood. 2017;129(21). Link: http://www.bloodjournal.org/content/129/21/2836?sso-checked=true https://www.easyauscultation.com/cases?coursecaseorder=1&courseid=26 Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) During Pregnancy - ppt ... (where approach sourced)

With second year interns across South Africa just finished applying for community service for next year, we wondered if we could tweak things here and there to make our own version of events using America's NFL as a framework. Enjoy

This week we tackle the topic of study methods/techniques. With so many tried and tested, its always nice to hear what other people are doing. We found a few guests with solid advice that may aid us in our next set of exams.

This week we discuss the topic of doctor's salaries. Do we get paid too little or too much? We look at different factors to consider and if the issue is even related to money at all.

A brief discussion on acute kidney injury, covering the basics to get you through a ward round and hopefully correctly identify and manage your patient correctly.

Do you see a dentist with bad teeth or an accountant who's bad with numbers? In this episode the benefits of exercise are highlighted and why its important for healthcare professionals to be as active as they ask their patients to be.

In part 2 of our series. We have an open discussion with 2 of our classmates as to what exactly the new internship application has in store for us - looking at both the positives and negatives.

The topic of medical internship has been something constantly on the minds of medical students in South Africa due to the uncertainty regarding placements. A new proposed method for placements has been provisionally set out for the upcoming cycle in 2019, have student"s pleas been heard? We will compare and contrast what has been proposed for this coming years with that which has been used previously.

Appendicitis is the most common acute abdominal emergency worldwide. It is therefore integral that health care professionals have a good understanding on how it presents and how to manage it.

A quick guide through the core principles of diagnosing and managing pulmonary embolism.

A brief overview of diarrhoeal disease in childhood- a major contributor to childhood morbidity and mortality