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Welcome to 5 Minute Medicine! We are the medicine podcast connecting medical students and doctors from across the globe

5 Minute Medicine


    • Apr 7, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 6m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from 5 Minute Medicine

    Stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic) Featuring Midnight Med

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 14:29


    In this milestone 20th episode, we delve into the critical topic of stroke, featuring a special guest, Midnight Med. Join us as we uncover the high-yield features of stroke, covering both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Midnight Med, renowned for their insightful medical content, takes us on an in-depth exploration of ischemic stroke, highlighting key aspects, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies. Tune in as they share their expertise and provide valuable insights. Meanwhile, we tackle the complexities of hemorrhagic stroke, examining its distinct characteristics, risk factors, and treatment modalities. Don't miss out on this exciting episode! Check out Midnight Med's Instagram @midnightmed1200, and give us a follow at 5.min.medicine if you haven't already. Give their Spotify a follow: Midnight Med Podcast. Access to all podcast scripts will be coming soon FREE to our new website (also featuring a shop for medical students). Listen now and empower yourself with knowledge to better understand and manage stroke.

    Haemorrhoids

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 4:56


    Welcome to the 19th episode of 5 Minute Medicine! We will be exploring the fascinating world of haemorrhoids, discussing a clinical case, definitions, clinical features, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and an important complication of this condition. Follow us on Spotify to be notified of our releases. We would really appreciate if you rate us 5 stars and give us a review on Apple Podcasts if you have the time too, as this really helps our discoverability. Follow our Ig @5.min.medicine for quizzes and notes on the topics!

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    Diabetes Mellitus (TI & TII) Featuring Midnight Med

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 11:56


    In this SPECIAL episode of 5 Minute Medicine, we will be covering the highest yield features of BOTH Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (in only 12 minutes)! A massive thank you to our special guest Midnight Med for joining us! Don't forget to give them a follow @midnightmed1200. Check out our ig @5.min.medicine for more content and quizzes!

    Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 7:04


    Welcome to the 17th episode of 5 Minute Medicine! This episode is HUGE ❤️ We will be exploring Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD). We will discuss a clinical case, definitions, clinical features, factors that aggravate symptoms, red flag symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, lifestyle changes and a surgical intervention used in the condition. We will also discuss the relationship between GORD and pregnancy! Don't forget to complete our exclusive exam-like quiz on GORD on the PODCASES APP to solidify and apply your understanding of this pathology. Follow us on Spotify to be notified of our releases. We would really appreciate if you rate us 5 stars and give us a review on Apple Podcasts if you have the time too, as this really helps our discoverability follow our Ig @5.min.medicine for quizzes and notes on the topics!

    Celiac Disease (Celiac/Nontropical Sprue)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 5:19


    Welcome to the 16th episode of 5 Minute Medicine! In this episode, we will be exploring Celiac disease, commonly known as celiac/nontropical sprue. We will discuss a clinical case, important epidemiology, etiology, clinical features (gastrointestinal, neuropsychiatric, children specific, and effect on fertility) treatment and diagnosis. Don't forget to complete our exclusive exam-like quiz on the Podcases app and Peerr and to solidify and apply your understanding of this pathology. Follow us on Spotify to be notified of our releases. We would really appreciate if you rate us 5 stars and give us a review on Apple Podcasts if you have the time too, as this really helps our discoverability follow our Ig @5.min.medicine for quizzes and notes on the topics!

    Peripheral Arterial Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 6:59


    Welcome to the 15th episode of 5 Minute Medicine! We have a HUGE episode for you guys! In this episode, we will be exploring Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). We will discuss a clinical case, definitions and the pathophysiology behind this condition. We will then learn about the 3 cardinal symptoms and clinical features of this pathology, these being intermittent claudication, rest pain, and critical limb ischemia. We will then explore the clinical examination findings of PAD. Beurger test is an important test to perform on physical examination. This episode explores how to conduct the the test, and what a positive Beurger sign means. In terms of exploring diagnosis, we will delve into the Ankle-brachial pressure index, looking at how to conduct the test and interpretation of your findings. Imaging and treatment are also discussed! Don't forget to complete our exclusive exam-like quiz on PAD to solidify and apply your understanding of this pathology. Follow us on Spotify to be notified of our releases. We would really appreciate if you rate us 5 stars and give us a review on Apple Podcasts if you have the time too, as this really helps our discoverability follow our Ig @5.min.medicine for quizzes and notes on the topics!

    Cardiac Tamponade and Pericardial Effusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 6:00


    Welcome to the 14th episode of 5 Minute Medicine! In this episode, we will be exploring Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade. We will discuss a clinical case, definitions, pathophysiology, symptoms, clinical features, diagnosis, supportive tests and treatment! All of the highest yield information is covered, with many easy ways to remember the important features of this pathology such as analysing “Beck's Triad”! We will also delve into understanding why some of the classic features of this condition occur, such as “pulsus paroxidus.” Follow us on Spotify to be notified of our releases. We would really appreciate if you rate us 5 stars and give us a review on Apple Podcasts if you have the time too, as this really helps our discoverability follow our Ig @5.min.medicine for quizzes and notes on the topics!

    Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 5:01


    Welcome to the 13th episode of 5 Minute Medicine! In this episode, we will be exploring Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome, which are both conditions that arise through thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. We will discuss a clinical case, causes, pathophysiology, symptoms, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment! All of the highest yield information is covered, with many easy ways to remember the important features of this pathology, including the “Wernicke's COAT and Korsakoff's CART” mnemonic! We hope you are enjoying the content so far! Follow us on Spotify to be notified of our releases. We would really appreciate if you rate us 5 stars and give us a review on Apple Podcasts if you have the time too, as this really helps our discoverability. Follow our Ig @5.min.medicine for quizzes and notes on the topics!

    Syphilis - Treponema pallidum

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 5:37


    Welcome to the 12th episode of 5 Minute Medicine! In this episode, we will be exploring Syphilis, an infection caused by the gram-negative spirochete (meaning spiral shaped) bacteria called Treponema pallidum. We will discuss a clinical case, pathophysiology, the various stages, symptoms, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment! All of the highest yield information is covered, with many easy ways to remember the important features of this pathology, including the “PANT” pneumonic of Neurosyphilis! We hope you are enjoying the content so far! Follow us on Spotify to be notified of our releases. We would really appreciate if you rate us 5 stars and give us a review on Apple Podcasts if you have the time too, as this really helps our discoverability follow our Ig @5.min.medicine for quizzes and notes on the topics!

    Acute (Ascending) Cholangitis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 4:42


    Welcome to the 11th episode of 5 Minute Medicine! In this episode, we will be covering the complex pathology of Acute (Ascending) Cholangitis. We will discuss the pathophysiology, risk factors, symptoms, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment! All of the highest yield information is covered, with many easy ways to remember the important features of this pathology, including the 6Fs of cholelithiasis (gallstone formation) and Reynold's pentad! We hope you are enjoying the content so far! Follow us on Spotify to be notified of our releases. We would really appreciate if you rate us 5 stars and give us a review on Apple Podcasts if you have the time too, as this really helps our discoverability ❤️ follow our Ig @5.min.medicine for quizzes and notes on the topics!

    Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 4:23


    Welcome to the 10th episode of 5 Minute Medicine! In this podcast about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), we will revise the basic components of the endocrine regulation of the menstrual cycle, the pathophysiology of PCOS, diagnosis, imaging and treatment! Get your burning questions about this pathology answered in 5 minutes! Go give our Instagram a follow @5.min.medicine to test yourself on the topic, get free notes and join our community

    Mastitis and Breast Abscess (with Breast and General Surgeon, Dr Railya Mousina)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 6:20


    Today we are joined by an extremely special guest, Dr Railya Mousina! Dr Mousina is a Specialist Breast and General Surgeon from Sydney, Australia. She is passionate about teaching the next generation of doctors and maintaining a work life balance being both a surgeon and a mum to two girls. Her Instagram is @drrailyamousina. We are so privileged to have Dr Mousina walk us through the fundamentals of these pathologies through her professional lens.

    Aortic Dissection

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 4:57


    Welcome to the 8th episode of 5 Minute Medicine! We are so excited to share information with you about a super interesting pathology, Aortic Dissection! As per ALWAYS we will cover the highest yield content, including its pathophysiology, classification, risk factors, treatment etc. THANK YOU for your ongoing support! Please give us a follow on Spotify and a 5 star review if you haven't done so already, it really helps us out

    Pancreatitis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 5:12


    Welcome to the 7th episode of 5 Minute Medicine! In this podcast about pancreatitis, we will revise the basic components of the pancreas, the definition of pancreatitis, the pathophysiology, causes, diagnosis, imaging and treatment! Get your burning questions about this pathology answered in 5 minutes! Go give our Instagram a follow @5.min.medicine to test yourself on the topic, get free notes and join our community

    Bowel Obstruction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 4:52


    We will be covering bowel obstruction in this episode of 5 Minute Medicine! We discuss the definition, pathophysiology, causes, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment

    Pneumothorax

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 4:54


    In the 5th episode of 5 Minute Medicine, we are talking about pneumothorax! We explore its definition, the pathophysiology, tension pneumothorax, clinical features, diagnosis and management. Give our Instagram a follow @5.min.medicine if you haven't already! We really hope you enjoy!

    Endometriosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 4:56


    Today we are talking about endometriosis as requested by you guys on our Ig! We will explore the cause, pathophysiology, clinical features, risk factors, protective factors, differentials, and treatment. All in under 5 minutes! Thank you so much for your endless support so far. Give our Ig a follow if you haven't already @5.min.medicine.

    Ectopic Pregnancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 4:46


    In this episode, we discuss ectopic pregnancy! We delve into the definition, clinical features, pathophysiology, diagnosis, management and complications. This is all done in LESS THAN 5 MINUTES! We hope you've been loving the podcast. Head over to our ig @5.min.medicine to leave us some feedback and quiz yourself on different pathologies.

    Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 3:47


    We will be talking you through pulmonary embolism! Listen in to hear about its definition, pathophysiology, clinical feature, diagnosis, and treatment. We hope you love the episode

    Appendicitis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 4:26


    Welcome to the first ever episode of 5 Minute Medicine! In this podcast, we will discuss high yield info about appendicitis, including its pathophysiology, risk factors, management, differentials and complications. We hope you love the episode. Give our Instagram a follow @5.min.medicine and let us know your thoughts on the podcast!

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